Latest news in Greece? September 13th, 2026

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the remote island of Kastellorizo, sending a firm diplomatic message to Turkey emphasizing that Greece threatens no one but will not tolerate threats to its sovereignty. During the visit, the government announced special incentives, including €5,000 settlement grants, to encourage residents to move to remote border islands.

• Migration and Asylum Pressure: Data reported in Greek media highlights that Greece recorded the highest rate of asylum applications per capita in the European Union during the first half of the year, with roughly 23,000 applications filedmore than three times the EU average.
• Thessaloniki International Fair Wrap-up: Today marks the conclusion of the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). Prime Minister Mitsotakis recently outlined a major €2.2 billion economic package focused on income tax relief, wage and pension hikes, and housing subsidies as the administration focuses on long-term fiscal stability and living standards.
• Regional Energy Cooperation: Greece and Romania advanced bilateral talks regarding deeper regional energy and logistics connectivity, focusing on linking Greek Aegean ports with Black Sea corridors and expanding natural gas interconnections across Southeast Europe.