“We have no information about a possible visit of the president of Turkey to Thrace. With regard to the crucial meeting between the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Mr. Erdogan, we expect another important step to be taken to consolidate a climate of dialogue. Our only difference is a given, namely the delimitation of the EEZ and continental shelf. We come without any intention of retreating from our sovereign rights, it is a given that we have disagreements but these should not produce judgments. We are loyal to our claims, without retreating from our sovereign rights” emphasized the government representative, Pavlos Marinakis, when asked during the briefing of the political editors, about the upcoming Greece-Turkey Cooperation Council next Thursday in Athens.

Regarding yesterday’s incidents at the Panthessaliko Stadium, Mr. Marinakis noted that “the government is implementing the law. EL.AS made the foreseen arrests and arrests, this is the duty of the government, if any omission is found on the part of a State organ, then this clearly must be investigated. Otherwise, the government has taken a series of initiatives to combat fan violence, we will continue in this direction without discount. However, this is not a problem that can be solved overnight.”

When asked about the new postponement of the Beleris trial, the government representative insisted that the Greek government will continue with all its forces to defend the rights of the legally elected Mayor of Heimarra and will not stop until his political rights are respected and he is allowed to be sworn in as Mayor.

When asked about the new electricity tariffs, Mr. Marinakis replied that the government’s goal is to reduce the price of electricity through competition.

Finally, in response to a question about the government’s initiatives in terms of combating fuel smuggling, the government representative reported fines totaling 15.4 million euros and announced that as part of the tax bill, the government is introducing stricter penalties for fuel adulteration , as well as to prevent checks. In particular, the new legislation foresees the sealing of the establishment and the prohibition of the activity of the legal entity in another establishment, while making the input-output system mandatory.

Finally, Pavlos Marinakis responded to a post by Stefanos Kasselakis on social media, saying: “Mr. Kasselakis reminds me of the coach on the platform, who has been on the field for many years, criticizes everything and doesn’t know what to suggest.” .