US fashion designer Michael Kors recently took a vacation in Greece and shared his experience on Instagram. Kors expressed his love for Greece and its people, highlighting the beauty and culture of the country. He mentioned visiting Athens and Santorini during his trip. Kors encouraged others to visit Greece for a vacation, showcasing the country's appeal through his photos and positive comments [f89b826e].
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in his weekly review, noted that the hardest part of the summer is still ahead, emphasizing the risk of dangerous fires [b848d167]. He also highlighted Greece's progress in fighting corruption and improving the rule of law, implementing 38 out of 49 recommendations made by the OECD. Mitsotakis discussed the new state insurance health organization's digital platform for monitoring prescriptions and the fluctuations of clawback returns. He emphasized the importance of fair economic growth accompanied by the rule of law and institutions. The prime minister also mentioned the quick response of the state mechanism to a difficult fire in Parnitha and the need for vigilance and prevention. Mitsotakis touched on various topics, including education, tourism, road safety, beach concessions, and the development of the 'Daedalus' supercomputer. He concluded by discussing the redesign of the national defense ministry building and the symbolic reconstruction planned [b848d167].
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and former North Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev presented the inaugural 'Prespa Peace Award' to Matthew Nimetz, the former UN Special Representative for the naming dispute between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, during a conference in Athens. The award was given at the first International Conference for Peace and Sustainable Growth, hosted by the Alexis Tsipras Institute and the Zoran Zaev Institute. Nimetz, who served as the UN Special Representative from 1994 to 2019, appealed to all sides to follow and respect the Prespa Agreement and work hard for its implementation. He thanked the former and current UN Secretaries General for their support and emphasized the importance of compromise in important agreements. The ceremony was attended by SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance leader Stefanos Kasselakis and a videotaped message from UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was screened [c0018536].
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis participated in the Economic Club of Canada business forum in Toronto, where he discussed opportunities for investments in Greece. Mitsotakis emphasized the improvement in Greece's economic environment and highlighted that the country is attractive for investors. He mentioned the challenges faced when he took office and the support of his team and the majority in Parliament. Mitsotakis also mentioned the upcoming elections and the trial period for postal voting. He stated that Greece's economy is growing, with a strong microeconomy and stable macroeconomy. The deficit is decreasing rapidly, and Greece leads in sectors such as tourism and renewable energy. Mitsotakis also highlighted that Greece is a technology hub in Southeastern Europe. The forum included a meeting with entrepreneurs and a meal in Mitsotakis' honor [ea80d6bb].
In addition to addressing workplace discrimination, Prime Minister Mitsotakis has been actively promoting the Youth Pass platform on TikTok. The platform, which is open until December 5th, has already received 112,000 applications from 18-19-year-olds, with another 90,000 expected. Mitsotakis also highlighted Greece's efforts in transitioning to a net-zero economy and reducing emissions at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). He emphasized the benefits of renewable energy and the need for resilience in the face of the climate crisis. Furthermore, Mitsotakis met with Microsoft's Brad Smith to discuss the progress of Microsoft's Data Center investment in Greece and the government's plans for digital transformation and artificial intelligence [54496767].
Prime Minister Mitsotakis also addressed the Tempi train crash, stating that justice will shed light on the case one year after the tragedy. He emphasized the need for all causes of the accident to be brought to light, doubts to be dispelled, and the guilty to be punished. Mitsotakis expressed confidence in the justice system and called for unity in addressing the collective failure behind the tragedy. Additionally, he met with the Armenian prime minister to discuss bilateral cooperation and with the President of the European Parliament to discuss the upcoming EuroParliament elections and the challenges facing Europe. Mitsotakis has been actively engaged in promoting Greece's role in the international community and addressing various social and economic issues [f39f078e].
US Ambassador George Tsunis spoke at the Athens Riviera Forum 2024, praising Greece's economic transformation and the exceptional level of brilliant people and workforce in the country. He noted that American companies are investing in Greece due to its economic revival and highlighted the strong bilateral relations between the US and Greece. Tsunis congratulated the government and the Greek people for their hard work in achieving Greece's economic success, which includes a 2.7% primary surplus. He emphasized that Greece's economic miracle did not happen by accident [dacd15d9].