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OPKEPE Sanctions Key Witness in Agricultural Subsidy Scandal

Paraskevi Tycheropoulou, a key witness in the Greek agricultural subsidy scandal, was sanctioned with a 20-day salary deduction by the OPKEPE administration on May 2nd, 2025, following disciplinary proceedings initiated by the former president for breach of confidentiality and unbecoming conduct, st...

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Greek Government's Struggle with Corruption Amidst Modernization Efforts

The Greek government's handling of the OPKEPE agricultural subsidy scandal reveals a persistent clash between modernization goals and deeply rooted pre-modern practices of clientelism and corruption, hindering progress towards European standards.

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Greek Clientelism Persists Despite Scandals: European Authorities Expose OPAPE Corruption

The OPAPE scandal, exposed by European authorities, reveals the persistence of clientelism and vote-buying in Greece, highlighting a systemic failure to reform despite past economic crises and suggesting a bleak outlook for future change.

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2015 Greek Referendum: Retrospective Triumph of the 'Yes' Camp

In the 2015 Greek referendum, 61.31% voted "No" on austerity measures proposed by creditors, defying predictions and causing a political shift. Despite initial interpretations as a nationalist victory, the 'No' vote predominantly reflected a desire to continue negotiations within the EU, while the '...

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Greece Seeks to Utilize Military Real Estate, Address Housing Shortages

Greece's Ministry of National Defence submitted a draft law for public consultation (July 16-18) to create a National Defense Real Estate Fund, addressing housing needs for Armed Forces personnel and efficiently utilizing underused military properties.

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Greek Investigation Uncovers Conversations Suggesting Corruption in Agricultural Subsidies

Conversations from a 3,000-page case file on the Organization for the Payment of Agricultural Payments (OPECPE) reveal discussions between the resigned Secretary General of Rural Development and Food, Giorgos Stratakos, and Giorgos Xylouris, concerning payments and a potential confrontation with Ioa...

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Greek PM Admits Failure Amidst Bureaucratic Scandal

Greek Prime Minister admits failure ("apotychame") in addressing deep-rooted bureaucratic inefficiencies, exemplified by the OPPEKEPE scandal, highlighting challenges in reforming the "executive state" and necessitating a broader societal critique.

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Greek Minister Warns of Recovery Fund Penalties

Greek Deputy Minister of Infrastructure Nikos Tachiaos warned about the consequences of not meeting Recovery Fund targets, including returning funds and penalties. Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Greece, meeting with former Greek President Sakellaropoulou and other officials, and disc...

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Tsipras's 2015 Referendum: A Decade of Consequences

Alexis Tsipras's 2015 referendum on bailout terms, initially resulting in a 'No' vote, ultimately led to Greece accepting harsher austerity measures, costing billions and severely impacting public trust; ten years later, his attempts at political rebranding face skepticism.

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SYRIZA Announces New Leadership Team Amidst Corruption Allegations

SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance leader Socrates Famellos announced new leadership appointments: Stergios Kalpakis as secretary, Anastassia Sapouna as deputy coordinator, and Kostas Zachariadis as spokesperson, replacing George Karameros, during the party's Central Committee meeting. This follows accusat...

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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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Greek Minister Resigns Amidst EU Agricultural Subsidy Scandal

Following a scandal involving illegal EU agricultural subsidies, a Greek Minister and three Deputy Ministers resigned; the scandal centers on repeated fraud cases involving EU funds, allegedly involving officials from the responsible agency and raising concerns about government oversight.

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