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Newsletter 497 - 06/03/2026
anxious observer to actor in a crisis that is widening fast. The government has spent the week... public line remains cautious, but internally officials acknowledge that the conflict now lacks... generation. But everything depends on how long the crisis lasts. Officials also warn that prolonged
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Getting to the church on time
Agorawas mainly on the departure of the priests from the civil service wage bill. Two nights later, the SYRIZA... allow the government to make 10,000 new civil service hirings as it agreed with Greece’s lenders... not been available to parties in recent years as Athens was under pressure to reduce the civil service
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Expert report highlights systemic failings in aftermath of deadly Mati wildfire
Societyand the fire service, the head of the Civil Protection and the Alternate Citizens’ Protection Minister... for fighting wildfires from the forestry service to the fire service is singled out in this respect... are: strengthening the role and capabilities of the forestry service as the body charged with fire
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The wit and will of men
AgoraThe stock phrases came thick and fast after Monday’s Eurogroup. “Great progress,” “very close” and “an agreement in a few weeks” were a few of the perennial quotes trotted out again by officials... be. It also clearly set out the process under which they would be agreed and IMF officials would
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After submitting RRF plan, govt turns to challenges of delivery
PoliticsGreek Politics, are all being fast-tracked over the summer. Opposition reaction While New Democracy has been basking in the glow of plaudits from Commission officials on the timely delivery and completeness of its plan... at home for lack of consultation on the proposals. SYRIZA officials argued this week that while
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Reshuffle and handouts put on ice as New Democracy closes ranks ahead of local elections
PoliticsGreek Politicsof Infrastructure and Transport. The amendment also allows for the fast-track awarding... level. On Wednesday, several local officials, including the regional governor for Thessaly, Kostas... officials are working instead on creating a natural disaster fund in the 2024 budget
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Temperature rises for Mitsotakis administration as investigations progress, with more to come
PoliticsGreek Politicsthis fast-track process, which they argue certainly goes against the spirit of the constitution... subsidies to farmers rather than any corrupt activities by party officials and figures associated... the political damage from having two key officials investigated for potential failings and cover-ups
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Building on flurry of policy pledges, Mitsotakis vows to back research and innovation
PoliticsGreek Politicsmandate to fast-track dual-use projects—technologies that originate in military research but possess broad... the next polls for signs of shifting perceptions. Government officials still hold out hope... in. As each tranche takes effect, officials are banking on tangible benefits to sustain momentum and win
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Greece braces for Middle East fallout as polls show ND holding firm despite voter unease
PoliticsGreek Politicsand how fast the government is able to move. Wary public The latest polls confirm the government has... and businesses from the economic fallout while preserving fiscal space. Senior officials describe..., and the broader inflationary pressure that has accumulated over recent years. Government officials
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Greece prepares for Erdogan visit, limits extent of Sharia law
PoliticsForeign PolicyPavlopoulos, claim that he has not sent an official invitation yet. Among the issues that have... issues are settled, the Greek President will send an official invitation. Erdogan’s visit... western Izmir province to Thessaloniki. The second is a high-speed train service between Istanbul
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