Budget Debate 2026: Culture and Agriculture at the Center as Ministers Clash with Opposition
From record cultural investments to farmers’ protests, Parliament witnesses intense political confrontations over Greece’s economic priorities
From record cultural investments to farmers’ protests, Parliament witnesses intense political confrontations over Greece’s economic priorities
The 2026 Budget turns into a de facto confidence test as ministers and opposition leaders collide head-on
Strategic move to cut risk and speed up debt reduction, with full repayment of bailout loans targeted by 2031
Ankara appears conditionally open to U.S. mediation in Greek-Turkish relations, while Ambassador Tom Barrett’s dual messaging on F-35s and S-400s highlights the complex strategic balances in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Pay raises under the new Armed Forces payroll are not merely an economic measure—they are a strategic tool to enhance Greece’s operational capabilities.
Major investigation in Crete exposes alleged criminal network over EU farm subsidies – heavy charges and strict penalties loom.