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.
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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.
Greek govt announces direct tax cuts at Thessaloniki Fair
Greek Deputy PM Kostis Hatzidakis announces direct tax cuts for middle class at Thessaloniki Fair, citing economic surpluses and strong growth performance.
Tsipras comeback sparks fierce SYRIZA infighting and criticism
Alexis Tsipras hints at political comeback sparking fierce criticism from SYRIZA allies including heated exchanges between Tsakalotos and Polakis.
Greek politician Apostolos Vesyropoulos funeral draws emotional farewell from political leaders
In an atmosphere of emotion and grief, the funeral of Apostolos Vesyropoulos took place on Saturday morning, August 23rd, at the Holy Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Alexandria, Imathia. It should be…
Greece reports €1.2B budget surplus as PM pledges funds back to citizens
Greek PM Mitsotakis announces €1.2B budget surplus exceeding targets, pledging to return fiscal gains to citizens while boosting economic growth.
Athens rejects Libya’s claims over Crete energy blocks: No legal basis
Greece firmly rejects Libya’s claims over energy exploration blocks south of Crete, stating they lack legal basis and violate Greece’s sovereign rights.
Dimitris Papadimoulis: I wish Alexis Tsipras would return
Former European Parliament VP Dimitris Papadimoulis calls for Alexis Tsipras’ return to politics, citing his strong political capital in Greece’s center-left.
Greek minister announces €1.5 billion package for middle class
Greek Deputy Minister announces €1.5 billion economic package targeting middle class and pensioners, funded by combating tax evasion and tourism revenues.