Mitsotakis to join Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to attend the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking the first time a Greek prime minister will be present at the Games’ opening since Athens 2004.

Reports suggest that approximately 120 world leaders are expected to join the ceremony. The unique event will feature a river parade along the River Seine, covering 6 km and ending at the Eiffel Tower, with 300,000 spectators along the banks and a global TV audience.

Due to ongoing conflicts and security concerns in the Middle East and Ukraine, the French government has heightened security measures to ensure safety during the ceremony. [Kathimerini, Reuters]