PM Mitsotakis: The unity demonstrated 83 years ago must always be the guide for the future
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sent a message of unity from Chania, Crete, where he attended the parade for the national anniversary of October 28.
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Being a united society, we protect our country and our freedom, Kasselakis says
Being a united society, we protect our country and our freedom, Kasselakis says
"Being a united society, we protect our country and our freedom," the leader of main opposition SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, Stefanos Kasselakis, said on Saturday and pledged that this unity will serve as the main opposition leader.
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Two Chinese credit rating firms upgrade Greece to investment grade
Two Chinese credit rating firms upgrade Greece to investment grade
The two Chinese rating agencies decided to upgrade Greece's rating citing a strong economic growth in the country, which is expected to continue in 2023, the government's determination to promote reforms, improving quality of banks' assets and the fact that non-performing loans index is at a 12-year low.
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Legislation ending the ‘state monopoly’ on university education is imminent, Pierrakakis tells ERT
Legislation ending the 'state monopoly' on university education is imminent, Pierrakakis tells ERT
"We cannot, however, continue to preserve in the country a global exception, a state monopoly on Greek tertiary education," the minister added.
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October 28 – ‘OXI Day’
October 28 - ‘OXI Day'
It is said that at 3 am on October 28, 1940, an ultimatum was handed to Ioannis Metaxas at his home in Kifissia by the Italian Ambassador of Athens, Emanuele Grazzi. The ultimatum required the free passage of the Italian army through the Greek-Albanian border and thus began the occupation of some strategic areas of Greece.
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PM Mitsotakis at EU Summit: Israel’s security issue can only be resolved by a political solution
PM Mitsotakis at EU Summit: Israel's security issue can only be resolved by a political solution
Moreover, he said, "the decision for a ceasefire for humanitarian needs conveys the message that Israel should seriously consider the situation in Gaza and allow humanitarian aid to enter."
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Clocks going back one hour to Standard Time on Sunday
Clocks going back one hour to Standard Time on Sunday
According to an announcement by the transport ministry, this is happening in accordance with the summer time measures as set out in European directive 2000/84 of the European Parliament and the Council of the EU of January 19, 2001.
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Kasselakis talks to Thessaloniki ambulance staff, promises to support their demands
Kasselakis talks to Thessaloniki ambulance staff, promises to support their demands
He was replying to the head of the EKAB employees union, Christos Aggelidis, who said that paramedics were working for monthly wages of just 600-800 euros and asked for his support in seeking higher pay, as well as other demands.
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The History Behind the Greek Flag
The History Behind the Greek Flag
The Greek Flag, also Referred to as the Γαλανόλευκη (galanolefki) or Κυανόλευκη (kyanolefki), the national flag of Greece consists of a white cross on a blue background in the upper left corner of the banner, with nine equal horizontal stripes of blue alternating with white.
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Kasselakis to the Economist : “I aspire to be the next prime minister”
Kasselakis to the Economist : "I aspire to be the next prime minister"
Kasselakis underscored his commitment to all Greeks, both domestically and internationally, focusing on the people struggling to pay their electricity bills, desiring their children's return to Greece, and facing challenges such as the recent floods with limited state support. H
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Insurance compensations for damages in summer 2023 wildfires at 49 mln, says report
Insurance compensations for damages in summer 2023 wildfires at 49 mln, says report
The report concerns damages by fires that occurred in Greece in the months of July (at Saronida, Rhodes, Loutraki and Anchialos) and August (at Fili, Aspropirgos, Boeotia, Kavala and Evros).
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ECONOMIST: ‘I stand by the vulnerable & those who embraced me, propelled me’, says Kasselakis
ECONOMIST: 'I stand by the vulnerable & those who embraced me, propelled me', says Kasselakis
Speaking about his own trajectory, he said that "two months after Alexis decided to leave, I announced my candidacy to succeed him."
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PM Mitsotakis reiterates Greece’s four-point stance on the Middle East ahead of EU Summit in Brussels
PM Mitsotakis reiterates Greece's four-point stance on the Middle East ahead of EU Summit in Brussels
At the two-day Summit, EU leaders will discuss the unfolding situation in the Middle East, continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression, the EU's long-term budget, the economy, migration and external relations.
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ECB’s head Christine Lagarde praises Greek economy’s return to pre-Covid levels
ECB's head Christine Lagarde praises Greek economy's return to pre-Covid levels
Referring to the Greek economy and Greek state bonds in particular, the ECB's president noted that these were now eligible to participate in ECB's repurchase programmes - which have been frozen - with the exception of the PEP programme in which Greek bonds participated already. The board meeting did not discuss the future of the programme, she noted.
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ECB’s Lagarde in Athens: Greek economy and people an example of resilience
ECB's Lagarde in Athens: Greek economy and people an example of resilience
From 2008 to 2016, the ECB head said, Greece's GDP shrank by over a quarter, unemployment rose by 20 percentage points at its apex, and catastrophe hit again with the coronavirus pandemic just as the economy was starting to recover and reforms give results. Greece has been at the forefront of global challenges that Europe faces, including climate crisis and the migration crisis, she also added.
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Greek budget showed a primary surplus of 5.987 billion euros in Jan-Sept
Greek budget showed a primary surplus of 5.987 billion euros in Jan-Sept
Net revenue was 48.296 billion euros, up 23 million from targets, while regular budget revenue was 53.281 billion euros, up 1.1% from targets.
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ECONOMIST: AI-enhanced gov.gr platform to go live soon, says e-Governance Min Papastergiou
ECONOMIST: AI-enhanced gov.gr platform to go live soon, says e-Governance Min Papastergiou
Using an AI chatbot, the new gov.gr will be able to handle people's requests faster, more accurately, and will interact with users more efficiently, added the minister. The next level in how gov.gr operates is to shift entire blocks of data as opposed to just digital documents, he noted.
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Athens Mayor-elect Doukas proposes more green for climate crisis, green energy for vulnerable households
Athens Mayor-elect Doukas proposes more green for climate crisis, green energy for vulnerable households
When the recent storm 'Daniel' hit Athens, "we saw images of people on Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, in the city center, holding on to signposts so as to not get carried away by torential waters," Doukas noted.
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Economist conference: There is no turning back from transitioning to green energy
Economist conference: There is no turning back from transitioning to green energy
Day 2 of the Economist conference
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Digital Transformation in Taxation: Greece Expands POS Terminals and Revamps Freelancer Taxation
Digital Transformation in Taxation: Greece Expands POS Terminals and Revamps Freelancer Taxation
Expanding point-of-sale terminals (POS) to encompass all economic sectors is a top priority for Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Harry Theoharis and the head of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), Giorgos Pitsilis. Simultaneously, the Ministry is preparing for revisions to the taxation of freelancers and self-employed individuals, contemplating implementing a novel set of objective criteria.
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Mitsotakis: ‘Fofi Gennimata’ free mammogram programme will be extended to women aged 45-74
Mitsotakis: 'Fofi Gennimata' free mammogram programme will be extended to women aged 45-74
He said that it is a programme with very important results, "as more than 300 thousand women have made use of this service, the free MRI mammography that we provide to women, and we have already identified more than 15 thousand cases of breast cancer, at an early stage, therefore with a very good diagnosis in terms of their treatment."
