Politics

The European Council released its conclusions on the summit on Wednesday evening, October 17. Migration was among the issues the EU leaders discussed in Brussels. Also on the agenda of talks were: Ukraine, the Middle East, competitiveness, and foreign affairs. On Migration specifically the conclusions read: 34. The European Council held an in-depth strategic discussion […]

New Democracy leads with 26.5% in voting intention, maintaining a 12.2-point lead over PASOK, which is in second place with an increase to 14.3% from 11.8%

In September, the Spartiates political party received €788,067.18 in state funding, despite being barred from running in the European elections.

Greek MPs from across the political spectrum expressed their condolences for the loss

The Greek PM, who is in Brussels for the EU-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, wondered whether the plan could be used as a blueprint for the EU

This agreement aligns Greece with 20 other EU member states that have committed to supporting Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction efforts.

Workers decry long-standing cuts, understaffing, and declining conditions in the public health system.

Mitsotakis is also said to advocate for EU agreements with third countries to facilitate migrant returns.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has introduced a fresh set of hiring rules for the incoming crop of EU commissioners.

Stefanos Kasselakis rejects SYRIZA’s ban on his candidacy, pointing instead to the upcoming party congress.

The prime minister will highlight Greece’s role as a pillar of stability and security in the region aiming to strengthen cooperation with key geopolitical partners.

Before its adamant demands for a two-state solution, Ankara’s stance pointed to a very loose confederation, which would grant a large measure of sovereignty to the occupied north.

Yesterday’s News Wrap-up includes the following: New Tax Bill to Bring Major Changes In a press conference Tuesday, Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis detailed several changes the New Democracy government will bring in a coming tax bill. “Today we will present to you four important changes that modernize tax legislation and affect in one way or another […]

Albania made a new start in its accession perspective with the second intergovernmental conference after the unfreezing of the procedures put on hold while MEP Fredis Beleri remained in jail. With clear references to the protection of minorities and minority property rights that satisfy Athens, Tirana will have to stick to what’s been agreed or […]

The US through the letter, demands “urgent and sustained actions by your [Israel] government this month to reverse the trajectory.”

In an interview with To Vima International Edition, Richard Grenell promised to remain actively engaged with the Greek-American community. However, he did not offer any specific policy commitments regarding the positive agenda that has strengthened ties between Washington and Athens over the past decade.

Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis detailed four proposed changes to the tax system which will affect large swaths of Greek taxpayers.

Though Androulakis has not officially commented on his personnel decisions, there are many rumors of a shake up in central positions in the parliamentary group.

Greece is set to begin demolitions of illegal structures, funded by €2M from the Green Fund. New buildings, especially those built post-2024, are first in line.

The Greek Foreign Minister emphasized the area of connectivity, focusing on energy and transportation, during his statements at the Berlin Western Balkan Summit