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OPECPE Corruption Scandal: Millions in EU Subsidies Misused

An investigation into the Greek Organization of Payment of Entitlements to Farmers (OPECPE) reveals widespread corruption involving millions of euros in subsidies, primarily in Crete, leading to EU fines and internal conflicts.

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Greek Inflation Disparity Highlights Income Inequality

A study by Giorgos Ioannidis reveals that in Greece during 2022, inflation disproportionately affected lower-income households (10.4%) compared to the wealthiest 10% (8.5%), despite an overall average of 9.6%; this disparity, while lessening in subsequent years, solidified existing inequalities due ...

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Greece braces for heatwave, power grid on high alert

Facing a new heatwave, Greece's power grid is on high alert, with authorities expecting high demand and potential for localized blackouts despite a new power plant and backup measures; however, inefficient cross-border energy flow is causing price discrepancies and threatens energy security, leading...

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Souda Bay Fortified: US Deploys Advanced Defenses in Crete

In response to perceived threats, Souda Bay was fortified with land, air, and sea defenses, including Patriot missiles, M-LIDS counter-UAS systems, and Avenger SHORAD systems, demonstrating the base's strategic importance for US military operations.

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Parents of Murdered Russian Woman Arrive in Rome Amidst Film Fraud Investigation

The parents of Anastasia Trofimova, a Russian woman and her baby daughter found murdered in Rome in early June, arrived in Italy on July 5th for questioning. The prime suspect, US citizen Francis Kaufman, was arrested in Greece and will be extradited for a paternity test and further investigation in...

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Greece's OSE to Partner with Deutsche Bahn for Railway Overhaul

OSE, the Greek railway company, is finalizing a five-year, €5 million annual agreement with Deutsche Bahn for a complete organizational overhaul, including safety upgrades, staff training, and network expansion, aiming to modernize the system following the Tempi train tragedy.

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Greek Wildfire Highlights Clash Between Property and Environmental Protection

During a recent wildfire in Rafina, Greece, authorities prioritized saving a forest ecosystem over a few threatened houses, reflecting a changing societal approach to balancing environmental protection and property interests.

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Climate Action
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Greece's Post-Crisis Economic Successes and Persistent Challenges

Since overcoming its 2015 economic crisis, Greece has shown significant growth exceeding the EU average and maintains primary surpluses; however, low investment (16% of GDP vs. EU's 21%) and misalignment of wages, productivity, and cost of living remain key challenges.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Greek Traffic Code Mandates Driver Courtesy

Greece's new traffic code includes Article 16, paragraph 7, mandating courteous driver behavior towards pedestrians and other drivers, with penalties for violations.

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Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe and the Middle East

Wildfires are raging across Greece, Turkey, and Syria, fueled by an early summer heatwave, gale-force winds, and dry conditions, resulting in evacuations, destroyed homes, and at least nine deaths across the affected regions.

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Greece Deploys Patriot Missiles to Crete Amid Middle East Tensions

Amid heightened tensions following Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation, Greece is deploying its Patriot missile defense systems to Souda Bay, Crete, to protect American targets and potentially Greek assets, as the country's S-300 systems are deemed operationally deficient. This follows a...

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OPECPE Investigation, Mitsotakis's Mount Athos Trip, and Potential Political Shifts in New Democracy

The OPECPE investigation centers on Crete, impacting PASOK president Nikos Androulakis; Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's Mount Athos visit mirrors his father's 1986 trip; Thanasis Plevris's return to the cabinet may reshape New Democracy's power dynamics in Athens.

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