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Greece hires Washington lobbying firm BGR to advance US interests

Faced with the shifting dynamics of US foreign policy under President Trump, Greece engaged the BGR Group, a powerful Washington lobbying firm with Republican connections and access to the White House and Congress, to advance its interests. India's similar engagement with BGR suggests potential for ...

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Partnerships for the Goals
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Greek Energy Sector Faces 2,600 Consumer Complaints in 2024

In 2024, the Greek Consumer Advocate received over 2,600 energy sector complaints, primarily concerning inaccurate billing during supplier changes, misleading pre-contract information, and difficulties exercising withdrawal rights; 40% involved the Independent Power Transmission Operator (DEDDIE).

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Greece Launches Digital Real Estate Registry to Boost Tax Compliance

Greece's tax authority is launching a digital registry this month containing detailed information on over 7 million taxpayers' properties, consolidating data from various sources to improve tax compliance and transparency.

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Reduced Inequality
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Santorini Seismic Activity Remains Elevated; Over 1,100 Earthquakes Recorded

Following a series of earthquakes exceeding 3 on the Richter scale since February 1st, totaling over 1,100, Greek authorities maintain existing safety measures including school closures and economic support for workers, while monitoring seismic activity near Santorini and the potential for a larger ...

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Greek Auditors Face Trial for Role in Tempe Train Disaster

Two Hellenic Republic Transparency Authority auditors face trial for dereliction of duty in their audit of ERGOSE's contract 717, linked to the Tempe train accident; the indictment alleges they acted to prevent criminal charges against those responsible.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Santorini Seismic Swarm Raises Tsunami Fears

Increased seismic activity near Santorini, Greece, potentially linked to a volcanic eruption, is causing concern about a possible tsunami; Turkey is preparing for a potential two-meter wave based on scientific models.

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Greek Court Declines Ruling on Pension Back Payments

Greece's Supreme Special Court declared itself incompetent to rule on the constitutionality of pension cuts, resulting in only pensioners who sued before July 2020 and won their cases receiving back payments, potentially affecting 300,000-350,000 individuals, while the government stated that no acro...

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Reduced Inequality
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Greek Seismologists Disagree on Earthquake Severity, Sparking Public Debate

A disagreement among Greek seismologists regarding the severity of recent earthquakes near Santorini and Amorgos caused public concern, highlighting challenges in communicating scientific uncertainty during natural disasters and sparking a debate about political influence on scientific bodies.

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Greece's Housing Crisis: Construction Collapse, Income Drop Fuel Shortage

Greece faces a severe housing crisis driven by reduced construction (down from an average 52,000 new homes annually in 2001-2011 to 26,000 in 2011-2021), high vacancy rates (around 700,000 nationwide but decreasing), and low household disposable income (68% of 2010 levels).

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Dendias Criticizes Turkey's Foreign Policy at Delphi Forum

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias criticized Turkey's foreign policy at the 6th Delphi Economic Forum in Washington, contrasting it with Greece's pro-Western stance and highlighting the choice facing the US between these two models. A Turkish corvette monitored a Greek research vessel near Crete.

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Cyclades Earthquake Swarm Prompts School Closures and Economic Support Measures

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Amorgos in the Cyclades on Wednesday, following a series of quakes since February 1st totaling over 1100, prompting school closures and economic support measures.

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Increased Seismic Activity and Volcanic Monitoring in Santorini-Amorgos Area

Over 15,300 earthquakes have hit the Santorini-Amorgos area since January 26th, 2024, including a 5 Richter quake on February 12th; Santorini's caldera has risen and shifted, prompting monitoring for potential volcanic eruption; Amorgos is under a state of emergency.

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