Interview Poll: New Democracy leads PASOK by 12.1 points
New Democracy maintains 12.1-point lead over PASOK in latest Greek political poll, while potential new parties by former PMs Tsipras and Samaras show surprising support.
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Greece to build closed migrant facility in Crete amid asylum crisis
Greece announces plans for closed migrant facility in Crete as Minister Plevris reports 42% reduction in migration flows following asylum suspension measures.
Social housing: 15,000 apartments from Defense Ministry
Greece’s Defense Ministry launches ambitious social housing program, creating 15,000 affordable apartments from unused military bases with new selection criteria.
SYRIZA leader Famellos rejects new Tsipras party speculation
SYRIZA leader Sokratis Famellos firmly rejects speculation about Alexis Tsipras forming a new party, emphasizing unity and progressive cooperation.
Dendias signs cooperation agreement with “The Smile of the Child”
Greek Defense Minister Dendias signs landmark cooperation agreement with “The Smile of the Child” charity to protect vulnerable children nationwide.
OPEKEPE: 31 members of parliamentary inquiry committee revealed
Greek Parliament announces 31 members for OPEKEPE inquiry committee investigating agricultural subsidy payment system irregularities and accountability issues.
Doug Burgam visits Greece: US-Greece energy partnership takes center stage
US Energy Secretary visits Greece to strengthen strategic energy partnership, focusing on LNG cooperation and Chevron’s offshore drilling plans.
Konstantopoulou demands internal memo on OPEKEPE scandal from deputy minister
Greek opposition leader Konstantopoulou formally demands deputy minister submit classified documents related to major agricultural subsidy scandal
Mitsotakis meets US energy czar Bergum over LNG, hydrocarbons
Greek PM meets US energy czar to discuss LNG terminals, hydrocarbon exploration, and Greece’s growing role as Eastern Mediterranean energy hub.
Greek minister announces stable school supply prices, food cuts
Greek Development Minister announces stable school supply prices 15% cheaper than two years ago and upcoming food price reductions on hundreds of product codes.
Greece emerges as key energy hub for Europe and US gas strategy
Greece positions itself as Europe’s key energy gateway as US energy czar visits Athens to discuss natural gas projects and the strategic Vertical Corridor.
PASOK gears up for Thessaloniki Fair with governance plan
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis prepares comprehensive governance plan for Thessaloniki Fair, promising political change with focus on social inequalities.