Greece passes historic labor law amid record 317,000 new jobs claim
Greece’s parliament passes controversial labor reform bill as Minister Kerameus announces record 317,000 new jobs created in 2025’s first eight months.
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Kostas Tsiaras: Agricultural subsidies to begin October payments – European funds not frozen (Video)
Greek Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras confirms agricultural subsidies will begin payments in October, denying European fund freeze rumors.
Turkey’s Defense Ministry upset over SAFE program exclusion
Turkey’s Defense Ministry criticizes Greece’s stance on SAFE program exclusion, vowing continued cooperation with “open-minded European allies” despite tensions.
Government sources: PASOK’s truth distortion explains why the needle is stuck
Government sources deny PASOK claims that spokesperson Marinakis blamed Voridis for political responsibility in OPEKEPE case, calling it truth distortion.
Mitsotakis meets supermarket CEO on food prices and transparency
Greek PM meets supermarket CEO to address food prices and transparency issues following controversial €1.44M fine, seeking to clarify retail inspection rules.
Alexis Tsipras: “I’m not withdrawing” – Interview reveals plans
Former Greek PM Alexis Tsipras breaks silence in first interview since resigning from parliament, revealing future political plans and denying withdrawal from politics.
Kerameos: 13-hour workday is exceptional, not the rule
Greek Labor Minister Kerameos clarifies controversial 13-hour workday provision, emphasizing it’s exceptional use only with employee consent, not mandatory rule.
Georgiadis: Tempi was a tragic accident, not for political exploitation
Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis defends government response to Tempi tragedy, calling it a tragic accident that shouldn’t be exploited for political gain.
Stylianides: “Samaras expulsion could have been avoided”
New Democracy MP Euripides Stylianides discusses government weaknesses, Middle East policy, and suggests Samaras’ party expulsion could have been prevented.
Tsakalotos on Tsipras: “We haven’t spoken since 2023”
Former Finance Minister Tsakalotos reveals he hasn’t spoken to Tsipras since 2023, criticizing SYRIZA’s communication failures and political strategy.
Greece-Cyprus Ministers Advance Electric Grid Connection Project
Greece and Cyprus ministers meet to advance the GSI electric grid connection project, setting next steps as outlined by both countries’ leaders.
Greek FM praises Trump’s Gaza mediation as “major success”
Greek Foreign Minister praises Trump’s mediation in Gaza ceasefire, calls it “major success” but sidesteps Nobel Peace Prize question during Helsinki visit.