#GREEK GOVERNMENT

Greek Government Faces Backlash as Polls Show Declining Support

Greek Government Faces Backlash as Polls Show Declining Support

Public discontent has been further fueled by allegations that the government attempted to obstruct a parliamentary investigation into the Tempi tragedy and the role of former government official Christos Triantopoulos.
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Greek Government Faces Backlash for Attempting to End Tempi Parliamentary Inquiry

Greek Government Faces Backlash for Attempting to End Tempi Parliamentary Inquiry

The Greek government is facing intense criticism after taking steps to end the parliamentary inquiry into former Deputy Minister for Civil Protection, Christos Triantopoulos, who has been accused of involvement in covering up the aftermath of the Tempi train disaster.
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Government Reshuffle in Full Swing: Key Moves and Political Maneuvering

Government Reshuffle in Full Swing: Key Moves and Political Maneuvering

Greece is in the midst of a government reshuffle, with one of the most significant changes being the relocation of Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis to the Maximos Mansion, where he will take on the role of Deputy Prime Minister with coordinating responsibilities.
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Greece Moves to Modernize Management of Charitable Estates

Greece Moves to Modernize Management of Charitable Estates

The Greek government is introducing reforms to modernize the management of charitable estates, aiming to make the process more efficient and aligned with contemporary social needs.
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Greece Pushes for Balanced Defense Contributions in EU Strategy Talks

Greece Pushes for Balanced Defense Contributions in EU Strategy Talks

At the Eurogroup and Ecofin meetings in Brussels on Tuesday, European finance ministers focused on the increasing financial demands of European defense and the need for a truly common defense policy across the bloc.
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Automated Tax Returns for 2025: What Taxpayers Need to Know

Automated Tax Returns for 2025: What Taxpayers Need to Know

Greece is introducing a new system that will simplify tax filing for 1.5 million taxpayers in 2025, with an automated process for completing and submitting tax returns.
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Economist Democracy Index 2024: Greece Drops Five Places Due to Government Functioning Weaknesses

Economist Democracy Index 2024: Greece Drops Five Places Due to Government Functioning Weaknesses

Greece has fallen five spots in the Democracy Index 2024, ranking 25th globally, according to the latest report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
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Mass Protests in Greece Reshape Political Landscape Amid Public Outrage Over Tempi Tragedy

Mass Protests in Greece Reshape Political Landscape Amid Public Outrage Over Tempi Tragedy

Mass protests held across Greece on February 28 in response to the Tempi rail disaster have significantly shifted the country’s political landscape.
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Greece's Tax Authority Takes on Corruption: Key Strategy Under Review in 2025

Greece's Tax Authority Takes on Corruption: Key Strategy Under Review in 2025

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is entering a critical phase in its fight against corruption within the tax administration.
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"I Can't Breathe": Thousands to Rally Demanding Justice for Tempi Victims

"I Can't Breathe": Thousands to Rally Demanding Justice for Tempi Victims

The demonstrations come exactly two years after the Tempi train crash, which killed 57 people, many of them young students.
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Greek Government Denied It for Two Years - Now Investigators Confirm ‘Unknown Fuel’ in Tempi Crash

Greek Government Denied It for Two Years - Now Investigators Confirm ‘Unknown Fuel’ in Tempi Crash

The revelation that the massive fireball following the fatal train collision in Tempi, Greece, on February 28, 2023, was likely caused by an “unknown fuel” has reignited public outrage.
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Greek Government Faces Backlash as Trust in Institutions Plummets

Greek Government Faces Backlash as Trust in Institutions Plummets

Public dissatisfaction in Greece is intensifying, driven by a combination of economic hardship and a growing crisis of trust in institutions.
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Greece Joins France’s Second Meeting on Ukraine and European Security

Greece Joins France’s Second Meeting on Ukraine and European Security

Greece Joins France’s Second Meeting on Ukraine and European Security.
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EU Deploys EIB to Cut Energy Costs - What It Means for Greece

EU Deploys EIB to Cut Energy Costs - What It Means for Greece

The European Commission is launching a new initiative to support energy-intensive industries, with the European Investment Bank (EIB) playing a key role in lowering energy costs and boosting competitiveness.
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Two Years After Tempi Tragedy: Families Challenge Government and Judiciary Over Accountability

Two Years After Tempi Tragedy: Families Challenge Government and Judiciary Over Accountability

As Greece approaches the second anniversary of the Tempi railway disaster on February 28, the nation remains embroiled in debates over the circumstances surrounding the tragic event that claimed 57 lives, many of them young students.
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Dendias Highlights Greece's Strategic Role in Global Security at Washington Conference

Dendias Highlights Greece's Strategic Role in Global Security at Washington Conference

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias took center stage at the 6th Delphi Forum in Washington on Tuesday, outlining Greece’s pivotal role in global security.
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Greece Cracks Down on Crypto Violations: Who Faces Prison and Heavy Fines?

Greece Cracks Down on Crypto Violations: Who Faces Prison and Heavy Fines?

Greece is tightening its grip on the cryptocurrency sector with a new regulatory framework designed to enhance investor protection and impose stricter oversight on crypto asset providers.
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Greece Launches a New Digital System for Business Licensing

Greece Launches a New Digital System for Business Licensing

Greece is set to overhaul its business licensing process with the launch of Open Business, a new digital platform aimed at simplifying and accelerating the approval of business activities.
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Greek Government and Judiciary Face Public Backlash Over Tempi Train Disaster, Poll Shows

Greek Government and Judiciary Face Public Backlash Over Tempi Train Disaster, Poll Shows

A new poll by Greek research firm MRB, released on Thursday, paints a stark picture of public discontent in Greece.
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High Demand for Greece's Public Land Sale Initiative

High Demand for Greece's Public Land Sale Initiative

Over 5,000 applications have been submitted through Greece's online platform designed for the purchase of encroached land owned by the state.
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Nearly Half of Greeks Dissatisfied with Government Performance, Cost of Living Tops Concerns

Nearly Half of Greeks Dissatisfied with Government Performance, Cost of Living Tops Concerns

A recent survey by polling company ALCO, conducted for Greece’s Alpha TV and presented on Tuesday, reveals mounting dissatisfaction among Greek citizens regarding their government’s performance.
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