Greek minister vows strictest immigration policy at Thessaloniki fair
Greek Immigration Minister Thanos Plevris announces the strictest immigration policy yet, featuring prison terms for illegal immigrants and mandatory returns.
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Property tax relief for border regions announced at TIF
Greece announces property tax exemption for primary residences in border regions with 3,000-5,000 residents as part of broader tax relief measures.
Marinakis announces major tax cuts for families and freelancers
Greek government announces permanent tax cuts for families with children and freelancers as Prime Minister prepares major fiscal policy changes at Thessaloniki Fair.
TIF 2025: Mitsotakis unveils €1.7bn tax cut package for 4 million Greeks
Greek PM Mitsotakis announces €1.7bn tax relief package at TIF 2025, targeting 4 million citizens with income tax cuts and pension boosts ahead of 2026.
Kasselakis takes aim at Tsipras: Since he’s copying me, he’ll do great – Over my dead body any cooperation
Kasselakis responds to Tsipras comeback rumors, claiming the former SYRIZA leader is copying his political playbook while ruling out any future collaboration.
Avramopoulos and Olmert at Economist summit: Israel needs Gaza policy shift
Former EU Commissioner Avramopoulos and ex-Israeli PM Olmert call for Israel policy change on Gaza at major summit, criticizing Netanyahu’s approach.
Egemen Bağış at Economist summit: If Turkey’s accession to the EU does not proceed, we will have a Europe that will undermine its security
Former Turkish minister argues Turkey’s EU membership is crucial for European security, citing energy corridors and defense capabilities at summit.
Kellas reveals how stolen OPEKEPE funds will be recovered
Deputy Minister Kellas reveals recovery plan for €22.5 million stolen from OPEKEPE agricultural fund, with 1,036 accounts frozen and intensive audits ongoing.
Gerapetritis on GSI Cable: EU prosecutor’s intervention concerns Cyprus before Greek grid operator involvement
Greek Foreign Minister calls for Cyprus’s full support of strategic GSI electrical cable project amid European prosecutor investigation concerns.
Greece introduces personal ID number access in Gov.gr Wallet app
Greece launches new Gov.gr Wallet feature allowing citizens instant access to personal ID numbers through secure digital platform, improving government services.
Tsipras at Economist summit: “Government corruption is eroding the state” – Proposes imposing a patriotic levy on “wealthy elites”
Former Greek PM Tsipras calls for “patriotic tax” on wealthy elites to fund youth support programs while criticizing government corruption at major economic conference.
Tsakalotos attacks Tsipras: “When he talks about democratic capitalism, it troubles me greatly”
Former SYRIZA minister Tsakalotos criticizes Tsipras over “democratic capitalism,” questioning his break from mainstream political thinking in heated interview.