Stavros Papastavrou highlighted the significance of the GREGY project, an electrical interconnection between Greece and Egypt, noting that the project is progressing normally and that 'all of Europe now understands the strategic importance' of connecting with North Africa for cheaper electricity.

An agreement has been signed between Greece and Meridiam for the electricity interconnection project between Greece and Cyprus, which Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou stated creates new and strong momentum for its acceleration and implementation.

Stavros Papastavrou stated that the SYRIZA government, not previous administrations, accepted the transfer of public property to the Superfund. This clarifies which government was responsible for the decision regarding public assets.

Greece's Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, launched a strong attack on PASOK in Parliament, prompted by their objection to a ministry bill on constitutional grounds.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, stated that the current system of over 700 water management organizations is not an effective or sustainable model for the future, commenting on the expansion of EYDAP and EYATH responsibilities.

Stavros Papastavrou, Minister of Environment and Energy, met with Deputy Minister of Interior - Macedonia and Thrace, Kostas Gioulekas, in Thessaloniki, stating that terrorist acts are 'attacks against democracy and the rule of law,' referencing the tragic murder of Vagia Nestora.

Stavros Papastavrou, a Greek minister, signed a decision to include municipalities and water utilities in the Peloponnese in a program for potable water supply and water management, declaring accessible and safe water an undeniable national priority.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, met with India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, affirming Greece's full support for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy is proceeding with the implementation of ten projects, totaling 15 million euros, to address water scarcity in nine island municipalities. The agreement was signed by Minister Stavros Papastavrou.

Stavros Papastavrou reiterated that Greece is close to its first exploratory hydrocarbon drilling, specifically in the Asopos area off Corfu, with drilling scheduled for February 14-24, 2027.

Greece's Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, held successive meetings with senior executives from Chevron and ExxonMobil in Houston, focusing on accelerating hydrocarbon exploration and development.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, emphasized the strong relationship between Athens and Washington and Greece's role as a force for stability in the Eastern Mediterranean during an interview with Fox Business.

Greece's Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, is in Washington for a meeting with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and to co-host a meeting of the East Med Gas Forum (EMGF) members.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni, alongside Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou, highlighted the necessity of strategy, cooperation, and long-term planning for the protection of cultural heritage during an event at the National Gallery Amphitheater.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, stated that the government will not leave anyone behind as the cost of living crisis continues, calling it the most significant problem for Greek society.

The Ministry of Environment and Energy has approved a Special Environmental Study for the Natura 2000 network areas within the Peloponnese Region of Greece. This follows statements from Minister Stavros Papastavrou.

A heated confrontation occurred in the Greek Parliament between Environment Minister Stavros Papastavrou and Sokratis Famellos, sparked by Famellos's criticism of the government regarding the rule of law, to which Papastavrou responded angrily by recalling past accusations against himself.

A meeting was held in Greece to discuss electricity supply in anticipation of the upcoming May Day three-day weekend, with Stavros Papastavrou stating that authorities remain vigilant. Coordinated measures are being taken to ensure system stability during the holiday.

Greece's Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, announced a new bill enabling "balcony photovoltaics," allowing every citizen to reduce their energy costs by installing solar panels.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou met with Chevron representatives, agreeing to accelerate hydrocarbon exploration, with seismic surveys planned south of Crete by the end of 2026.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, emphasized the urgent need for a unified European energy market and called for targeted measures and flexibility in energy policy during his address to the EU Council of Energy Ministers.

Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou announced that Greece recorded the sixth lowest wholesale electricity price in Europe during the first ten days of March, attributing this to the country's diversified energy mix.

A sharp political confrontation occurred in the Hellenic Parliament between Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou and PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis, with Papastavrou asserting that PASOK failed to meet expectations.

Greek Energy and Environment Minister Stavros Papastavrou criticized SYRIZA leader Sokratis Famellos for a 'recital of inaccuracies' and 'opportunism,' highlighting SYRIZA's refusal to vote on a negotiated contract.

Greek Minister of Energy and Environment, Stavros Papastavrou, stated in Parliament that the agreement between Greece and the American oil company Chevron for hydrocarbon exploration south of Crete holds significant economic and diplomatic importance, as it cancels Libya's illegal claims.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, stated in an interview that Greece is ready to face the energy crisis and has sufficient reserves for at least three months. He also detailed government measures to protect citizens.

Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou emphasized the need to avoid delays in ratifying energy agreements with Chevron and HELLENiQ, citing the volatile environment and commitment to national good.

Following an emergency meeting at the Ministry of Environment and Energy, Minister Stavros Papastavrou confirmed that Greece has sufficient energy supply.

With Greek-US relations having experienced instability, the Greek government aims to keep communication channels open and strengthen ties through the simultaneous presence of Ministers George Gerapetritis and Stavros Papastavrou in Washington.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, stated in Washington that Greece has laid the foundations for the 'Vertical Corridor,' a strategic cooperation enhancing energy security.

Minister of State Stavros Papastavrou is in Washington for a series of meetings aimed at strengthening strategic energy cooperation between Greece and the US, solidifying Greece's role in the new energy architecture, and activating the Vertical Corridor.

Greek Minister of Environment, Stavros Papastavrou, detailed new unified and strict regulations for the spatial planning of photovoltaic and wind farms, as well as battery and energy storage systems, under the new Special Spatial Framework for Renewable Energy Sources.

Stavros Papastavrou held a telephone conversation with Israeli Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Eli Cohen, focusing on developments in the Middle East and the need for alternative corridors following the crisis in the Straits.

The Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, introduced new legislative amendments to expand the responsibilities of EYDAP and EYATH, incorporating proposals from local government officials after productive discussions.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, has addressed 3+1 pieces of fake news regarding water, emphasizing its status as a valuable public good that must be protected.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, presented a new national water policy to a parliamentary committee, emphasizing it as a crucial reform while denying any plans for water privatization.

A broad meeting was held at the Ministry of Environment and Energy, initiated by Minister Stavros Papastavrou, to discuss EYDAP's sewage projects in Eastern Attica.

Stavros Papastavrou stated that Greece is building the Vertical Corridor as a dense and reliable regional energy network. This initiative aims to enhance energy security and connectivity in the region.

Greek Minister Stavros Papastavrou met with a bipartisan US Congressional delegation to promote Greece as an energy hub and reliable partner in the wider region, aiming to help the EU end its dependence on Russian natural gas through the Vertical Corridor.

The Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, signed a decision to include 16 projects, budgeted at 16.6 million euros, aimed at combating water scarcity in Thessaly, Central Greece, and Eastern Macedonia.

Stavros Papastavrou emphasized that strong national and European energy networks are crucial for ensuring energy security and affordable prices. He stressed their role in providing energy resilience for the future.

Greece's Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, visited projects implemented at Lake Yliki that contribute to the irrigation of the Copaic plain.

Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou emphasized that global shipping accounts for less than 3% of global carbon emissions and highlighted the strategic role of Greece and Cyprus as an energy hub in Europe and the East Mediterranean.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, announced that the first exploratory drilling with ExxonMobil is scheduled for February 2027. He highlighted the strengthened relations between Athens and Washington and Greece's enhanced role in Southeast Europe.

Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, emphasized the importance of hydrocarbon exploration, noting that the world's two largest private oil companies operate in Greece.

Greece's Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, detailed the government's strategy for a new sustainable development model, focusing on spatial planning, environmental protection, and energy transition.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, emphasized the need for realism in the energy transition, highlighting energy security and the progress of natural gas interconnections in the Balkans.

The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy, represented by Minister Stavros Papastavrou and Deputy Minister Nikos Tsafos, signed the Joint Ministerial Decision for on-bill financing today, Friday, May 8.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, engaged in a heated exchange with opposition leader Nikos Androulakis during a parliamentary debate, emphasizing the need for consistent justice.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou criticized SYRIZA, stating that during their tenure, Knossos was placed under the control of Thomsen, while under Mitsotakis, it went to UNESCO. He accused SYRIZA of transferring monuments to the Superfund.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, met with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright to discuss current regional and international energy developments. Key topics included the Vertical Corridor and promoting cooperation between Greece, Cyprus, and Israel.

The 'Vertical Corridor' was the central topic of discussion during a meeting between Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou and U.S. energy envoy Joshua Volz.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, emphasized the critical issue of energy corridors in Southeast Europe and the strategic importance of the region for energy security, describing the Vertical Corridor as an artery for development, prosperity, and freedom.

A heated confrontation erupted between Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou and Swedish Energy Minister Ebba Busch during a meeting of the EU Energy Ministers Council, concerning European energy networks.

Stavros Papastavrou, Greece's Minister of Environment and Energy, marked one year in his position, reaffirming his commitment and responsibility for the country's future steps.

Energy and Environment Minister Stavros Papastavrou criticized SYRIZA leader Sokratis Famellos for a 'recital of inaccuracy' and 'opportunism,' noting that SYRIZA is now opposing a contract it negotiated and voted for while in government.

Minister of State Stavros Papastavrou responded to former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, asserting that no sovereign rights are being ceded in the Chevron agreement and urging him not to misinterpret the situation.

A verbal clash erupted in the Greek Parliament between Zoi Konstantopoulou, president of Plefsi Eleftherias, and Minister of Energy and Environment Stavros Papastavrou. Konstantopoulou accused the government of sending Greek forces to Cyprus to divert attention from the OPEKEPE case.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, announced that hydrocarbon drilling areas would be double the original size and detailed interventions to curb profiteering in the energy market amidst international price instability.

Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou stated that Greece has invested in diversifying its energy sources since 2019, a strategy that now serves as a crucial response to the current energy crisis.

Stavros Papastavrou held a trilateral meeting with Doug Burgum and Chris Wright on the sidelines of the Transatlantic Summit to discuss energy cooperation, emphasizing Greece's role as a force for security and development.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, participated in the Transatlantic Gas Security Summit in Washington D.C., hosted by the White House and the National Energy Security Council of the USA, discussing Greece's role as an investment hub and the 'Vertical Corridor' energy project.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, participated in a Washington event on 10 years of US-EU LNG cooperation, highlighting Greece's central role in the 'Vertical Corridor' as an artery of peace and prosperity.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, is in Washington for high-level meetings to strengthen strategic energy cooperation between Greece and the US, focusing on the Vertical Corridor project.

Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou stated that the Great Sea Interconnector, which aims to link the energy grids of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel, is a 'European issue'.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, held a telephone conversation with Israeli Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, focusing on the '3+1' initiative and the GSI electrical interconnection.

Stavros Papastavrou, the relevant Minister, asserted that no constitutional issues arise from the Ministry of Environment and Energy's bill currently under discussion in Parliament. He criticized PASOK, stating it has evolved from a 'Movement for Change' into a party of regression, stagnation, and inertia.

Greek Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou told Parliament that the existing model of over 700 water management bodies is inadequate for modern demands.

Stavros Papastavrou, Greece's Minister of Environment and Energy, outlined the country's new national water policy, describing it as one of the most crucial and necessary reforms to ensure affordable, sufficient, and quality water for all citizens.

Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou visited Thessaloniki and stated that there are no plans for wind turbines in Oreokastro, addressing and refuting conspiracy theories on the matter.

Stavros Papastavrou, Greece's Minister of Environment and Energy, emphasized the country's crucial role in shaping the new energy architecture of the Eastern Mediterranean during an Economist conference.

Energy and Environment Minister Stavros Papastavrou announced that the driver responsible for starting the fire in Oraiokastro has been identified.

Greek officials, including Minister Theodorikakos and Stavros Papastavrou, condemned recent arson attacks and violence against New Democracy party executives, asserting that democracy will not be intimidated by such acts.

A ministerial decision has been signed by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, accepting a proposal for a tender to conduct a new round of seismic surveys for hydrocarbons in specific areas of Greece.

Stavros Papastavrou announced significant interest in the share capital increase of ADMIE, assuring that the Greek state will maintain control over the company.

Energy security and resilience in the Eastern Mediterranean were central to meetings held in the US by the Greek delegation, led by Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou, focusing on the strategic importance of the Vertical Corridor for the region.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, emphasized the strategic role of Greece and Cyprus as key energy hubs in Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, noting that global shipping accounts for less than 3% of global carbon emissions.

Mr. Bakogiannis has resigned from the Ministry of Environment and Energy (YPEN) following a scandal involving urban planning authorities and the arrest of his relatives. He had previously informed Minister Stavros Papastavrou about the case.

Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, emphasized the importance of developing energy infrastructure, renewable energy sources, and the Vertical Corridor, advocating for a holistic approach to spatial planning and energy.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, confirmed that there was no natural gas leak and no danger to public safety, following an immediate mobilization of agencies and extensive on-site checks.

Stavros Papastavrou stressed the need for realism in achieving energy transition goals without ignoring energy security, noting the progress of natural gas interconnections in the Balkans.

Greek officials, including Olga Kefalogianni and Stavros Papastavrou, are presenting a new Special Spatial Framework for Tourism. This initiative underscores the strategic priority of strengthening maritime tourism, a point emphasized by Kefalogianni at the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show.

SYRIZA MP Pavlos Polakis launched an attack on Stavros Papastavrou and Nikos Tsafos, accusing them of being agents of the United States, Germany, and Israel during a parliamentary debate on renewable energy.

A new meeting was held at the Ministry of Environment and Energy, chaired by Minister Stavros Papastavrou, to discuss the stability of the energy system and smooth electricity supply ahead of the May Day three-day holiday.

The Greek Minister of Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, met with US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to discuss current energy developments, including drilling in the Ionian Sea and the Vertical Corridor project.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, announced the full sufficiency of the country's energy reserves following meetings with energy market representatives.

Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou spoke at the Annunciation Cathedral in Houston, emphasizing the crucial role of the Orthodox Church in maintaining the cohesion of the Greek diaspora in the United States. He highlighted the Church's efforts to keep the community connected to Greece.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou addressed opposition criticism regarding the Special Consumption Tax on gasoline and diesel, attributing the current tax levels to the previous SYRIZA government.

Greek Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou stated upon his arrival at the EU Council on energy issues that Europe must be prepared with targeted measures for another international crisis testing its reflexes.

The bill is being discussed in Parliament using the procedure followed for ratifying contracts. Energy and Environment Minister Stavros Papastavrou said: “Our country has been transformed into a central gateway for American liquefied natural gas, and now we aim to become a producer of natural gas” The post Greece–Chevron hydrocarbon contracts in Parliament – PASOK votes against exploration south of Crete appeared first on ProtoThema English.

“PASOK once again failed to rise to the occasion on this national issue,” said the Energy Minister – “The party that spent three years tearing up the memoranda is asking us to show responsibility,”…

Zoe Konstantopoulou, leader of Plefsi Eleftherias, clashed in the Greek Parliament, targeting Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, his daughter, Adonis Georgiadis, and Markopoulos over nuclear energy and other issues.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, emphasized that delaying the ratification of the energy agreement with Chevron is not in Greece's interest, addressing opposition concerns in Parliament.

Greek Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou has confirmed that Greece has sufficient fuel and electricity reserves to manage the escalating Middle East crisis, following an emergency meeting of the sector.

The strategic energy cooperation between Greece and the United States was highlighted by the trilateral meeting of the Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, with the heads of the American Council.

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, spoke in Washington about Greece's role as a key pillar of energy security in Southeast Europe, particularly regarding the Vertical Corridor.

Stavros Papastavrou, a Greek official, spoke in Washington about Greece's emerging role as an energy hub in Southeast Europe and the strategic importance of the Vertical Corridor for Europe's energy security.