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Photo via https://primeminister.gr Budget marks return of trust, argues Mitsotakis

The 2024 budget was passed through Parliament yesterday with the votes of the 158 New Democracy MPs, and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis claiming that his government has rebuilt trust within the country as well as abroad.

Image: https://www.syriza.gr/ Kasselakis sets sights on government over cost of living

As the budget debate in Parliament builds up to Sunday’s vote, SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis has insisted that any progress the Greek economy has made over the last few years has come at the expense of average citizens.

Photo by MacroPolis Budget debate begins as poll highlights opposition's weakness

The debate over next year’s budget began in Parliament on Wednesday, ahead of this Sunday’s vote. Although the government is coming under attack over the cost of living and taxation, this political pressure is still not translating into any substantial shift in public opinion.

Image: https://flic.kr/p/dvdX4P Tempe rail crash charges reignite debate about scrupulousness of investigation

The Tempe train crash, in which 57 people lost their lives in February, is back in the headlines and part of the public debate again, months after the government felt that its resounding wins in this summer’s two general elections put to bed any questions about political responsibility for the disaster.

Image: https://www.primeminister.gr/ Athens certifies improving mood in Greek-Turkish relations during Erdogan's visit

The Greek government seems satisfied with the outcome of the visit made to Athens on Thursday by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, although opposition parties have applied pressure regarding the details of what was agreed and for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to show the tangible outcomes of his diplomacy.

Unpopular tax bill set to become law despite objections

New Democracy’s legislation against tax evasion looks set to clear the final hurdle today in the teeth of strong objections from opposition parties and legal concerns raised by Parliament’s scientific council.

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