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Attica Region Audits Reveal €299 Million in Questionable Contracts

Two audit reports submitted to the Financial Prosecutor detail €299 million in questionable contracts and €15.9 million in direct awards within the Attica Region and ESDNA (2020-2023), revealing single-bidder contracts, inadequately documented budgets, and cost overruns, under the administration of ...

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Tsipras Urges Unity Among Progressive Greek Opposition Amidst Multiple Crises

Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras criticized the lack of unity within the progressive opposition regarding recent crises, including the Tempe train crash and the surveillance scandal, warning of the dangers of political division and the potential rise of the far right. His speech at the Ins...

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EU, Cyprus, and US diplomatic developments

Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Hadjivassiliou addressed EU trade strategy against potential US tariffs, while Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met with UN officials regarding the Cyprus issue. Meanwhile, Kimberly Guilfoyle's nomination as US ambassador to Athens is pending Senate ap...

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Tempe Tragedy: Political Fallout in Greece

Following widespread protests in Greece over the Tempe train tragedy, the governing New Democracy party is experiencing a decline in public support, estimated at 1.5%-2% in recent polls, while smaller parties are gaining traction.

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SYRIZA Proposes Reinstatement of 13th and 14th-Month Salaries for Greek Public Sector

SYRIZA submitted a fully costed amendment to reinstate 13th and 14th-month salaries for Greek public sector employees, totaling .1 billion euros ( billion after taxes), arguing that the fiscal reasons for their removal no longer exist.

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Greek Parliament Holds Second Presidential Vote

The Greek Parliament's second vote to elect a new President requires a supermajority of 200; in the first round on January 25th, Konstantinos Tasoulas received 160 votes, while other candidates received significantly fewer votes, highlighting political fragmentation.

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Effectiveness of Greek Parliament's Investigative Committees Questioned

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis criticized the parliamentary investigative committee on the Tempi train crash for its partisan divisions and lack of effectiveness, prompting a debate on improving the functionality of such committees through constitutional reforms proposed by MPs Thanos Plev...

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Greek Presidential Vote Deadlocked After Third Round

Greece's third round of presidential voting on February 6th failed to produce a winner, with Konstantinos Tasoulas receiving 160 votes out of 300, short of the 200 needed. The fourth round is set for February 12th and needs 180 votes. The incumbent's term ends on March 13th.

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PASOK Proposes Inquiry into Deputy Minister's Role in Tempe Tragedy

PASOK submitted a proposal for a preliminary inquiry committee targeting Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos, based on an August report from the Larissa Appeals Court prosecutor, which included a police officer's testimony placing Triantopoulos at the Tempe accident site during discussions about ...

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Greece-France Diplomatic Row Over Meteor Missile Sales to Turkey

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias's public rebuke of the French ambassador over potential Meteor missile sales to Turkey has triggered high-level diplomatic discussions between Greece and France, while Greece also investigates a potential illegal shipment by Hellenic Train that may involve Italy.

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Greek Prosecutor Archives Predator Spyware Case, Leaving Key Questions Unanswered

A Greek prosecutor archived complaints regarding Predator spyware sent via a prepaid card, concluding that the card's owner, a supermarket employee, was not involved. However, the card was linked to 225 Predator installation attempts targeting high-profile figures.

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Greek Presidential Vote Highlights Shifting Parliamentary Alliances

Greece's first presidential vote on Saturday failed to produce a winner, revealing shifting parliamentary alliances as several independent MPs signaled their support for different parties; a second round is scheduled for tomorrow.

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