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Tempe Crash Proposal Sparks Major Greek Political Crisis

A proposal by Tempe train crash victims' relatives to establish a pre-trial committee, accusing the Prime Minister of high treason, has caused major political divisions in Greece, with 32 MPs signing the proposal despite disagreements within the victims' group and SYRIZA's withdrawal of support.

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New Greek Traffic Code: Stricter Penalties, Questionable Effectiveness

Greece's new traffic code (KOK) increases penalties for violations, aiming to curb the 600 annual traffic fatalities, but its effectiveness is questioned due to weak enforcement and deeply ingrained reckless driving behavior.

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Albania's Judicial Reform: Cornerstone of EU Accession

Albania's Foreign Minister Igli Hasani highlights the judicial system reform as the cornerstone of its EU accession progress, fostering hope, attracting investments, and creating a model for other aspirants; he also notes strong public and political consensus (93-95%) supporting this path, aiming fo...

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Venizelos Alleges Novartis Conspiracy Against Greek Democracy

Former Greek vice-president Evangelos Venizelos testified in the Novartis trial on Thursday, alleging a conspiracy targeting political figures, including himself, to undermine democracy and the rule of law, criticizing the Parliament's actions and the Special Court's handling of the case.

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Greek Court to Rule on Reinstatement of Public Sector Holiday Bonuses Based on EU Law

A Greek court is reviewing a lawsuit demanding the reinstatement of 13th and 14th-month salaries for public sector employees, arguing that their absence violates EU law on equal pay and minimum wage; the court's interpretation of a 2024 EU directive will be key to the decision.

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Papandreou Elected President of International Center for Olympic Truce

George Papandreou, former Greek Prime Minister, was elected president of the International Center for Olympic Truce (ICOT) on June 5th, succeeding Thomas Bach, to promote peace and the Olympic ideals globally, particularly during times of international conflict.

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Greece Imposes Steep Penalties for Late Payments

In Greece, late payments result in significant penalties: electricity bills increase by 10-15%, circulation taxes incur 25-100% surcharges, and late tax installments face a 0.7% monthly penalty. Early tax payments offer discounts, but credit card usage for these discounts risks high interest charges...

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2024 Panhellenic Exams: Mostly Smooth, with Minor Issues

The 2024 Panhellenic Exams, concluding yesterday for 90,000 General Lyceum students vying for 70,700 places, saw mostly appropriate difficulty levels except for a Biology question, with Modern Greek posing an unexpected challenge for some due to its scientific style.

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Greece Rejects Turkey's Criticism of Historical Map Gift

Greece rejects Turkey's criticism of a 1585 map gifted by the Hellenic National Defense General Staff chief to the Ecumenical Patriarch, calling Turkey's objections hypocritical given its own promotion of the 'Blue Homeland' map; the incident highlights ongoing tensions.

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Albania's EU Accession Bid: Reforms, Support, and 2030 Target

Albania is implementing major judicial and anti-corruption reforms to join the EU by 2030, enjoying broad public and political support, and aiming to conclude accession talks by 2027; Foreign Minister Igli Hasani stated this during a visit to Athens.

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Greek Government Condemns Opposition's Tempe Inquiry Proposal

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis condemned the opposition's proposal for a preliminary inquiry into the Tempe train crash, accusing them of exploiting a national tragedy for political gain and leveling unsubstantiated accusations against the Prime Minister.

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Rafina Port Renovation to Enhance Aesthetics and Functionality

The port of Rafina in Greece is undergoing a renovation to remove unauthorized structures and create a unified, aesthetically pleasing waterfront area with adjustable shading and improved visitor experience.

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