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  1. OPEKEPE scandal remains sore point for government despite wayward inquiry

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    billions in EU subsidies. He recounted daily briefings to current Rural Development Minister Kostas

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  2. Newsletter 478 - 03/10/2025

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    Karamanlis and former rural development ministers Lefteris Avgenakis and Makis Voridis. Kövesi’s blunt

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  3. OPEKEPE hearings ruffle feathers in New Democracy as party waits for Samaras’s next move

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    to the inquiry, in which he claims that he was pressured into resigning by the then rural development

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  4. Faltering relationship with farmers a sign of wider concerns for government

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    Rural Development Minister Kostas Tsiaras has been forced to deny rumours that he is considering resigning amid growing discontent among farmers about the decisions being taken by the government which affects their sector. Tsiaras issued a statement on Thursday insisting that he has no plans

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  5. Newsletter 480 - 17/10/2025

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    in Livadia during a visit by the rural affairs minister. Farmers’ groups are threatening a prolonged

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  6. Government tries to shake off OPEKEPE stigma as PASOK struggles to make gains
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    subsidies destined for Greek farmers was also evident in the statement issued by former rural development

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  7. Government warned to brace for repercussions of farm payments clean-up

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    by Rural Development Minister Kostas Tsiaras to offer reassurance has not had the desired calming effect

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  8. Post Office branch closures spark internal revolt in ND as voter scepticism grows
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    . “The country isn’t a corporation,” said Katsaniotis, echoing concerns that rural communities are being left

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  9. OECD report highlights stark contrasts in health system
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    percent of city dwellers and 43 pct of rural residents live more than 45 minutes from a hospital

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  10. PM’s rivals rally to farmers’ cause as protests continue across country
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    . The crisis also highlights broader themes in Greek politics. Rural discontent has long been a potent

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