The unresolved issues ahead of the government in the immediate future and up to the end of the year seem to be the reason why Alexis Tsipras did not seek a rupture now with the government partner ANEL.

The creation of permanent American military bases in addition to Souda, in other cities in Greece was proposed to American counterpart James Mattis, by National Defense Minister Panos Karatos during their meeting at the Pentagon.

Defence Minister Panos Kammenos is visiting the US where he will inaugurate the Greek Pavilion at the AUSA 2018 International Defense Exhibition in Washington on Monday.