Tag #Greece

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Teleperformance Greece Faces Accusations of Union Busting Through Contract Terminations"

In Greece, Teleperformance is accused of retaliatory contract terminations against approximately 30 union members, including its vice-president, following union demands for better wages and working conditions, prompting strikes and legal action.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Greek Royal Family Citizenship Applications Spark Political Debate

Ten members of former King Constantine II's family, holding Danish passports, applied for Greek citizenship, choosing the surname "De Grece," sparking controversy and opposition criticism due to its royal connotations and the application's processing under Law 2215/1994.

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Mediterranean Shipwrecks: 200+ Survivors, 5 Dead

At least five migrants died and over 200 survived multiple shipwrecks near Greece in December 2023; among the survivors was Hassan Ali, a Pakistani national who detailed the horrific conditions he and others endured before and during their journey from Pakistan to Europe.

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Greek Poll Reveals Significant Support for Putin Despite War

A recent poll in Greece shows 31.8% view Vladimir Putin favorably, while 47.6% disapprove of Putin and 60.4% disapprove of President Zelenskyy; this reveals a concerning lack of ethical weight given to Putin's war.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Greece Aims to Reduce Emergency Department Wait Times with 25-Point Plan

The Greek Ministry of Health is implementing a 25-point plan to reduce Emergency Department wait times by addressing paramedic shortages (500 new hires by early 2025) and radiology bottlenecks (telehealth system by mid-2025), aiming to reduce average wait times to 5-6 hours by Easter 2024.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Greek Army Aviation Faces Critical Helicopter Maintenance Crisis

Facing critical helicopter maintenance issues, the Hellenic Army Aviation struggles with operational readiness due to damaged infrastructure, delayed spare parts procurement from the UAE, USA, and Saudi Arabia, and low availability of Chinooks and NH-90 helicopters; impacting transport and special o...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Greece Launches "My Home II" Program: 20,000 Low-Interest Home Loans

Greece's "My Home II" program, starting January 15th, 2025, will provide 20,000 low-interest loans (up to €190,000, covering up to 90% of property value) to first-time homebuyers aged 25-50, with income limits based on marital status and number of children, using a €2 billion budget from the Recover...

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Reduced Inequality
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Greek Government Disregards Council of State Rulings

The Greek government twice disregarded Council of State rulings: first, by failing to inform surveillance victims as ordered; second, by passing legislation to override a decision deeming the New Building Code unconstitutional. This undermines public trust in the judiciary and the rule of law.

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New Democracy Holds Strong Lead Despite Negative Government Assessment

A Metron Analysis poll shows New Democracy leading PASOK by 9.8% in voting intention (24.2% vs 14.4%), while 59% negatively assess the government and 57% the Prime Minister.

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Reduced Inequality
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Greece's 2025 Tax Plan: €70 Billion Revenue Projected

Starting January 2025, Greek taxpayers and businesses will pay over €5 billion monthly in taxes, reaching €70 billion annually, with July being the highest at over €8.3 billion, while March is the lowest at €3.6 billion, impacting consumer spending and investment.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Greece Faces Macroeconomic and Social Imbalances: European Commission Assessment

The European Commission flagged macroeconomic imbalances in Greece in 2023, including a 6.3% current account deficit, a -139.3% net international investment position, and overvalued housing prices, alongside significant social challenges including high poverty and low labor market participation.

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No Poverty
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Greece's Conditional Water Company Subsidy Sparks Controversy

Greece will allocate up to €200 million to cover overdue electricity bills for municipal water companies (DEYA), but 70% debt coverage requires absorption by EYDAP or EYATH or mergers, otherwise it's 30% for financially sound companies only, prompting backlash from DEYA's association.

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