Tag #Greece

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Thessaloniki Metro's Launch Defies Expectations, Fostering Urban Renewal

The opening of Thessaloniki's metro system has been met with overwhelming public enthusiasm, exceeding expectations and challenging previous assumptions about the city's ability to modernize; the integration of archaeological finds within the metro stations is fostering a renewed appreciation for th...

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Greek Presidential Elections: A History of Political Shifts

Greek presidential elections have repeatedly triggered significant political shifts, from realignments to early elections, showcasing the strategic role of this largely symbolic office in Greek politics.

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Greek NIS Report Highlights Evolving National Security Threats

The Greek National Intelligence Service (NIS) released its annual report (September 2023-August 2024), detailing ongoing threats to national security, including foreign state actions, cyberattacks, and organized crime, exacerbated by the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts. The report also highlights the NIS...

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Greek Landmarks: Overcoming Opposition for National Progress

The Acropolis Museum, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, and Thessaloniki Metro, despite facing significant opposition, stand as symbols of Greece's progress, highlighting the need to overcome resistance for national development.

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Thessaloniki Metro Launch: PASOK Announces Expansion Plans

PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis visited the newly opened Thessaloniki metro, highlighting its planned expansion to the airport, Kalamaria, and western Thessaloniki, along with plans to integrate it with OASTH under a single, publicly controlled entity.

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Greece to Install 1,720 Traffic Cameras in Athens by 2025

Greece is installing 1,720 traffic cameras in Athens by January 2025 to improve road safety, drawing on the Cypriot model which involved a public-private partnership; the system aims to reduce accidents and change driver behavior.

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Greece Tackles Underage Digital Addiction with Age Limits and EU Initiative

The Greek government is responding to concerns about underage digital addiction and violence by proposing age restrictions on social media for users under 15, a new parental guidance platform, and a European-level initiative to regulate platform algorithms affecting minors.

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Kissinger's Cyprus Policy: Realpolitik and American Domestic Politics

Thomas Alan Schwartz, author of "Henry Kissinger and American Power," discusses Kissinger's foreign policy decisions during the 1970s, highlighting the Cyprus crisis, the impact of Watergate, and Kissinger's 'realpolitik' approach that prioritized stability and strategic interests over human rights ...

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OECD Critiques Greece's Regressive Tax System, Calls for Reform

Greece's tax system, marked by a high 24% VAT on only 38% of consumption and a top income tax bracket affecting only 4% of taxpayers, is criticized by the OECD for hindering economic growth and creating inequality, prompting calls for reform.

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Greek Court Upholds Academy Closure, Criticizes Lack of Student Support

Greece's Council of State ruled that closing the Thessaloniki Higher Ecclesiastical Academy is constitutional but criticized the government's failure to support relocating students, ordering the administration to address their academic and logistical needs within eight months.

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"Southern Europe's Post-2008 Crisis: Austerity, Populism, and the Rise of the Far Right"

"The 2008 financial crisis, coupled with austerity measures and a refugee influx, caused widespread poverty, inequality, and distrust in traditional politics in Southern Europe, leading to the rise of populist and far-right movements."

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Greek Taxpayers Face Strict December 31st Deadline

Greek taxpayers face a December 31, 2024 deadline for multiple tax obligations, including income tax installments, ENFIA, vehicle licensing fees, and various declarations; failure to comply results in penalties.

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