Athens mayor confirms pedestrianization of Queen Olga Avenue by November
Athens mayor announces completion of Queen Olga Avenue pedestrianization by November, creating low-traffic zone with 20-30 km/h speed limits for public transport.
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Pavlos Marinakis against Alexis Tsipras: No one got richer under his rule
Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis launches fierce attack on former PM Alexis Tsipras, claiming his administration impoverished all social classes.
Greek Armed Forces Get Up to 20% Pay Raises – Annual Gains Reach €5,532
Greek military personnel to receive major salary increases up to 20% starting October 2025, with annual gains ranging from €2,712 to €5,532 across all ranks.
Theodorikakos: First €43 million from failed investments sent to tax authority for collection
Greece’s Development Ministry sends first €43 million from failed investments to tax authority for collection, fulfilling transparency commitments.
Mitsotakis visits Hippokrateio Hospital: Updates on renovations
Greek PM Mitsotakis visits Athens’ Hippokrateio Hospital to review emergency department renovations and discuss healthcare improvements with staff and patients.
Plevris: Our islands will not accept burden from anywhere
Greek Migration Minister Plevris visits Lesbos, promising no additional migration burden on Eastern Aegean islands while addressing local community concerns.
Greece will not allow violation of sovereign rights, warns minister
Greek Foreign Minister warns Turkey and Libya that Greece will not tolerate violations of its sovereign rights amid territorial disputes in the Mediterranean.
Marinakis rules out 13th salary and pension bonuses: “We want tax cuts”
Greek government spokesman rules out 13th salary bonuses for public workers, citing 1.5 billion euro cost as funds redirect to tax cuts and broader measures.
New Democracy MPs face tough re-election battle as polls drop
New Democracy MPs across Greece face re-election anxiety as party polls below 30%, threatening to slash the 158 parliamentary seats won in 2023 elections.
Tsipras strikes back after Le Monde interview: “Widespread corruption has returned”
Former Greek PM Tsipras responds to government criticism after Le Monde interview, claiming widespread corruption has returned under current leadership.
Mitsotakis TikTok video: “Our public schools are changing”
Greek PM announces major school infrastructure upgrades via TikTok, revealing plans to expand renovation program affecting 431 schools nationwide.
Marinakis to parapolitika.gr: Major part of Mitsotakis’ announcements at TIF will focus on demographics
Government spokesperson reveals that Prime Minister Mitsotakis will focus heavily on family support and demographic solutions at upcoming trade fair announcements.