EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Androulakis added that "major efforts were held in those 50 years and you know it better than me but they did not bring the expected results".

He also stressed, however, that "it is obvious that progress, security and prosperity are based on respect for international law and international agreements and as long as our neighbours do not realise this, their European perspective will remain closed."

It aims to protect fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of law and environmental sustainability from high-risk AI, while boosting innovation and establishing Europe as a leader in the field.

Under the scheme of 150 million euros, the aid will take form of direct grants and will be channelled through electricity suppliers in the form of electricity bill reductions.

The processes for the listing of Athens International Airport on the Stock Exchange are now proceeding rapidly. DG Comp paved the way for AviAlliance to become a cornerstone investor by acquiring 50% plus 6 shares of AIA.

Borrell underlined that he will continue to defend this position whenever necessary and concluded his letter to the minister by assuring him of the European Union's solidarity with all its member-states and its continued support for the issue.

Greek Foreign Affairs Minister said that states are not able to deal with the challenge on their own, and are individually paying a heavy price to support common European values.

In addition to the projects that are being implemented, the Environment and Energy Ministry last week issued a positive opinion on the construction of the EastMed pipeline.

The European Commission stressed that despite the better than expected result in 2021, fiscal risks remain significant. Greek FinMin Christos Staikouras welcomes EU Commission's spring forecasts report.

The European Commission has been assessing the Patras-Pyrgos case for years, a stretch that had pulled out of the Olympia Odos contract at the beginning of the last decade, but the current leadership at the Ministry of Infrastructure has decided to reinstate it.