swearing-in ceremony

Greek Foreign Ministry΄s announcement on the swearing-in ceremony of the President of North Macedonia

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Greek Foreign Ministry΄s announcement on the swearing-in ceremony of the President of North Macedonia

During the swearing-in ceremony in Parliament, the new President of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, referred to her country as “Macedonia” instead of “North Macedonia.” Greece insists that progress in bilateral relations and North Macedonia’s European course depends on the full implementation of the Prespa Agreement, including the use of the country’s constitutional name.

‘Tsar’ Putin tells the West: Russia will talk only on equal terms

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‘Tsar’ Putin tells the West: Russia will talk only on equal terms

Putin was honored like a Russian tsar at his swearing-in for a new six-year presidential term. He indicated that Russia is prepared for victory in Ukraine and is willing to engage in dialogue with the West, but only if there is no arrogance from the United States and its allies. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has strained relations between Russia and the West, with the West viewing Putin as an autocrat and war criminal. Despite criticism of the election process, Putin remains popular in Russia, winning 88% of the vote in the March election. The West boycotted his swearing-in ceremony, but Russian officials dismissed this as insignificant. Putin’s allies praise him for bringing stability to Russia, and there is no clear successor to him.

Cyprus appoints new ECB member, just in time

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Cyprus appoints new ECB member, just in time

Christodoulos Patsalides was appointed as the new Central Bank Governor of Cyprus, replacing Constandinos Herodotou. Patsalides, a former deputy CEO of the Bank of Cyprus, was sworn in just in time to attend the ECB monetary policy meeting in Frankfurt.

Christodoulos Patsalides sworn in as Central Bank governor

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Christodoulos Patsalides sworn in as Central Bank governor

Fact: Christodoulos Patsalides was sworn in as Central Bank governor by President Nikos Christodoulides.