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Greece’s struggling main opposition party hit by new defections
Greece’s struggling main opposition Syriza on Thursday was hit by fresh defections with nine departing lawmakers accusing rookie leader Stefanos Kasselakis of destroying the party through authoritarian behaviour. The defectors, …
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According to the OECD Greeks work longer hours but are paid less
According to OECD’s 2022 data, Greece has the 7th highest average working time among the 38 countries of the Organisation but is also 3rd from the bottom in average wages. …
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Digital transformation to ease access to documents for Diaspora
The new “Digital Application Management Service” by Greece’s Digital Governance, and Foreign Affairs ministries, is expected to be fully operational soon. It should enable Greek Diaspora to submit their applications …
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Greece’s ambitious 2024 Budget submitted to Parliament
The final 2024 Budget was submitted to Parliament on Tuesday morning. The Minister of Economics, Kostis Chatzidakis, expects that during 2024, tax cuts will total around €2 billion ($AUD 3.3). …
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George Gerapetritis: Greece supports the integration of the Western Balkans into the EU
During his speech, which concluded the two-day Thessaloniki Summit – and which was organised by the Hellenic Industries Association and the Delphi Forum – the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, …
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Exarcheia, Athens: Man attempted three rapes in two days
The Hellenic Police has been alarmed as two women – and a minor – reported that a young man attempted to rape them in Exarchia. According to police sources, the …
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According to a new poll SYRIZA and KKE are fighting for the third spot in Greek political scene
This month’s Greek polls have established – beyond any doubt – three key findings: first, that New Democracy dominates the Greek political scene, second, that PASOK consolidates itself in second …
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Greece threatened by low fertility rate
Three out of four Greek households are childless, a concerning revelation highlighted by Eurostat figures released on International Children’s Day (20 November). The data indicates that among households with children …
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Dutch-led initiative aims to safeguard Thessalian plain through comprehensive protection plan
In collaboration with Dutch experts, local authorities in the Thessalian region are actively working on a comprehensive plan designed to fortify the Thessalian plain against potential weather-related challenges. This initiative, …
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Greece commits unconditionally to European Green Deal: Historic agreement on methane emissions
The European Green Deal, a transformative initiative shaping the EU’s future, has achieved a historic breakthrough with an agreement to limit methane emissions continent-wide. The European Parliament and the Council …