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Greek PM calls fraud in EU farm subsidies ‘a chronic problem’

Greece’s prime minister said Sunday that alleged fraud of EU agricultural subsidies was “a chronic problem” in his country’s farm sector that started before his government’s mandate. “Our government cannot …

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Greece shuts down over 700 schools as demographic crisis deepens

Greece will suspend the operation of 766 schools this academic year, more than 5 per cent of its total, as plummeting birth rates leave classrooms with fewer than 15 pupils …

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Tax breaks and welfare pledges as Mitsotakis fights sliding polls

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will announce more than €1.5 billion in tax cuts and welfare measures this weekend, in a bid to counter sliding support amid Greece’s cost-of-living crisis and …

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‘Roasted alive’: Greek wildlife suffers as climate changes

A badly burned tortoise that survived a Greek wildfire wriggles in an Athens animal clinic despite lots of painkillers, one of the latest victims of climate change that is playing …

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Greece estimates 23 mn euros in EU farm aid stolen

Greek authorities estimate at least 23 million euros ($26 million) in EU farm subsidies to the country have gone to fraudulent claimants, a government minister said Tuesday. The European Union …

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Criminal organisation with extensive operations in Crete dismantled

After a major operation in various areas of Crete, in the presence of judicial officers, the Greek Police managed to dismantle a criminal organisation with extensive activity from its members …

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Nearly 50 arrested on Crete in major police operation of criminal organisation

Authorities are reporting the arrest of 48 individuals on Crete, including an active-duty officer, two military servicemen and an air force NCO, in line with an investigation into a criminal …

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EMA: Unified Property Registry in Greece – All real estate data in one digital hub

One of Greece’s most ambitious digital initiatives, aimed at improving property management and transparency, is the creation of the Unified Property Registry (EMA). This integrated electronic system gathers and displays …

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Two migrants drowned trying to reach a greek island

Two would-be migrants, an adult man and a girl, were found dead on Saturday morning on a beach of the southeastern Aegean island of Rhodes, Greek Coastguard told AFP. The pair, …

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Pallini council worker in remand over arson charges

A 48-year-old municipal employee from Pallini has been remanded in custody, accused of lighting four fires in the area during June and July. He fronted court this week, denying the …

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