‘Greek skies shielded as never before’: Mitsotakis says amid tensions with Turkey

·

Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said on Tuesday that Greece is better protected than ever following deals to acquire upgraded and next-generation fighter aircraft.

Speaking during a visit to the facilities of the Hellenic Aviation Industry (EAV) in Tanagra, Viotia, for the inauguration of a new technical center, Mitsotakis said Greece was responding to open threats “with decisive readiness.”

“Those who brag that they may arrive suddenly during the night should be aware that they may wake up one night having landed in harsh reality,” the Greek Prime Minister said.

“I will say it once again: our country does not enter into dialogue with the absurd.

“With the new Rafale fighter jets and the upgrading of the F-16s, as well as the squadron of F-35s later on, the Greek skies are being shielded as never before.”

These statements come as relations between Turkey and Greece have been particularly strained for nearly three years, with alarming rhetoric from Turkish officials.

Turkish President Erdogan has repeatedly said Turkish troops could descend on Greece “suddenly one night,” and even threatened to hit Athens with ballistic missiles.

Source: Ekathimerini.

READ MORE: US Senator Menendez confirms he won’t approve sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey.

Cretan Convention - Web Banner

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Euthanasia in focus at Bioethics Conference chaired by Archbishop Makarios of Australia

The Ecumenical Patriarchate has announced the 3rd International Scientific Conference on Bioethics will be held in Crete.

Oakleigh Grammar students represent Australia at Round Square Conference in Dubai

Oakleigh Grammar celebrated its participation in the 2025 Round Square International Conference in Dubai during the past school holidays.

SA influencer converts to Greek Orthodoxy ahead of wedding to George-Alexander Mamalis

South Australian author and influencer Taydam Knowles has revealed her conversion to Orthodox Christianity ahead of her wedding this weekend.

Kotses-owned Bickford’s takes major stake in Maggie Beer Holdings

South Australian cordial maker Bickford’s, owned by the Kotses family, has become the largest shareholder in Maggie Beer Holdings.

Dennis Bastas’ DBG Health posts profit surge but pays no dividend

Billionaire businessman Dennis Bastas’ company DBG Health recorded a near eightfold increase in net profit last year but paid no dividend.

You May Also Like

Greece outclassed by Denmark in World Cup qualifier

Greece were left frustrated on home soil as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat against Denmark in Piraeus on Monday night.

Byzantine legacy honoured at Kogarah commemoration for the Fall of Constantinople

A moving event was held on Thursday, May 29 at the Hermes Lounge in Kogarah to mark the 571st anniversary of the Fall of Constantinople.

The historical causes of the division in the diaspora

The Greeks are by nature inquisitive, hospitable, ambitious, honest, enthusiastic, compassionate, extremely communicative and pacifists.