Category: Politics
Michel: Erdogan’s announcements to open Varos are raising tensions
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in Politics“It is essential that the relevant UN Security Council resolutions are fully respected,” he said
Dendias-Christodoulidis Contact: Close coordination between Greece and Cyprus on illegal Turkish actions
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in PoliticsNicosia has decided to appeal to the UN Security Council, denouncing Ankara’s announcements.
Anastasiadis: Famagusta, belonged and will belong to its rightful owners and residents
“Today’s announcements by the Turkish President are just a practical step, for the umpteenth time, of violating the United Nations Resolutions”, stressed the President of the Republic of Cyprus
Israel joins the US, UK, and EU in condemning Turkish provocations in Cyprus
Israel said it fully supported Cyprus
Von der Leyen for “Pegasus” scandal: Completely unacceptable
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Commission chair speaks of ‘Pegasus scandal’ and espionage against journalists
Cyprus: Erdogan in the occupied territories
Turkish President refuses to disclose content of “parliament” announcements
Voridis: The employee either returns vaccinated or decides to change job
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in Politics“There should be a time limit on suspension of work”
Gennimata: “Fear for women is in the homes – Enough is enough”
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in PoliticsThe president of the Movement for Change, referring to the crime in Folegandros, emphasizes that, “no one has the right to consider his own life superior or to take the life of a woman who thinks he belongs to her.
Erdogan: The three scenarios for the “joyful” news that he will announce in the Occupied Territories
What to say during his visit to occupied Cyprus – Famagusta, drones and deposits
Weber: Shots fired by Turkish ship against Cypriot Coast Guard escalate
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in PoliticsPosted by the head of K.O. of the European People’s Party on the incident between the Turkish coastguard and the Cypriot Coast Guard
Androulakis: I will be a candidate for the leadership of KINAL
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in PoliticsThe MEP, Nikos Androulakis, officially announced his candidacy for the internal party processes of the Movement for Change in the fall.
Turkish letter to UN: Demands demilitarization of islands and raises EEZ issue for Greece
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in PoliticsGreece is not fulfilling its obligations under international agreements and is threatening peace and security in the region, according to a letter sent to Antonio Guterres.
Gerapetritis: Society and the economy can not withstand horizontal constraints
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in Politics“We will continue to restore the freedoms of vaccinated citizens and try to persuade those who have not yet been vaccinated,” he said.
IMF: Growth of 3.3% this year for Greece & jump to 5.4% for 2022
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in PoliticsIt describes Greece’s response to the pandemic as timely & effective which made the economy remarkably resilient with positive prospects
Georgiadis: Dismissals of unvaccinated employees will take place – They are covered by the legislation
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in Politics“If we have a general quarantine again, the economy will be destroyed” – “Without tourism there is no money”
Gennimata: “We are vaccinated because we care”, the message of KINAL
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in PoliticsKINAL is in favor of mandatory vaccinations for specific groups of workers
Skaramaga Shipyards: What the shipowner Prokopiou said about his plans with Mitsotakis
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in PoliticsMeeting with the bidder of the competition for the Skaramaga Shipyards, Giorgos Prokopiou, was held today at Maximos Palace by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
“Greece 2.0” was approved by Ecofin
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in PoliticsBy the end of July the disbursement of the first 4 billion euros
European Central Bank sets new inflation target at 2%
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in PoliticsThe ECB said its target would be symmetric
ND against SYRIZA: Polakis’ statements on vaccinations are a “pure mockery”
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in Politics“Polakis appears to be worried about the vaccination effort and remains unvaccinated,” ND emphasizes in a statement
Mitsotakis: The vaccine is mandatory for health workers and nursing home workers
Sanctions are expected to be announced tomorrow for the “negative” health workers
George Papandreou: The new challenges after the pandemic require new struggles
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in PoliticsThe beginning of the 23rd Symposium of Symi was announced by the former prime minister
Minimum wage – Hatzidakis: The government will decide at the end of July
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in PoliticsGSEE proposes raising the minimum wage to 751 euros this year and then to 809 euros, which corresponds to 60% of the OECD median wage
Mandatory vaccinations for professional groups to be announced in Greece
Kontogeorgis focused on the course of the pandemic and the progress of vaccination in the country saying that announcements would be made based on the conclusion of the Bioethics Committee.
Peloni: Until tomorrow, a message from Mitsotakis about the compulsory vaccination
The vaccination platform for 15-17 year olds opens this week
Bulgaria: Citizens at the polls again – For the second time in three months
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The polls will close at 20:00
Israel: After 12 years, Netanyahu left the prime minister’s residence
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Shortly after midnight on Saturday, the Netanyahu family left the official (prime minister) residence in Balfour
Dendias: The integration of the Western Balkans into the EU is vital
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in PoliticsSpeaking at the Dubrovnik Forum, the Foreign Minister noted that the preconditions for membership are reforms and tackling malicious third-country influences.
Austria: Kurtz father for the first time
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Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurtz and his partner Susanne Tir expect their first child to be born in late November or early December
Italy: And the G-20 approved the historic agreement on the taxation of multinationals
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The Group of Twenty has given the green light to the agreement for a global tax of “at least 15%” on the profits of the multinationals
Geoffrey Pyatt: Leros, the “San Diego of the Aegean”
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in PoliticsThe American ambassador made two posts today
Dubrovnik Forum: Dendias Meets with Foreign Ministers of Northern Macedonia and Montenegro
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in PoliticsWhat was discussed about the relations between the countries
Kikilias: Pandemic management and NSS strengthening important for Greece
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in PoliticsThe Minister of Health praises the “struggle” of the government for the management of the health crisis, on the occasion of the completion of the two years of governance of the country by New Democracy
House Environment Committee: Protection of 1,000-year-old long-standing trees
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in PoliticsThese long-standing trees, such as plane trees, olives, ities and oaks, sacred trees of some of them, were so inextricably linked to the Greeks and the Revolution that they were praised by the municipal tradition
Von der Leyen’s message to young people to be vaccinated: Vaccines are safe and protect against mutations
European President Ursula von der Leyen urged young people to be vaccinated in the fight against coronavirus
MRB poll: Fofi Gennimata leads in intra-party KINAL
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in PoliticsA significant lead is recorded by Fofi Gennimatas over Andreas Loverdos and Nikos Androulakis
In September in the House of Parliament the new insurance Law
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in PoliticsLaw presented by the leadership of the Ministry of Labour at the end of June are based on the logic of the “individual piggy bank”
Government clash – SYRIZA on new health rules surveillance framework in focus
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in PoliticsSYRIZA and Elliniki Lysi denounced the government for violating the rights and personal data of citizens
Von der Leyen: We will never accept a two-state solution in Cyprus
“we will never accept a two-state solution” Ms von der Leyen said
In the 290 Members who have been vaccinated
Almost universal is the vaccination of members of the national delegation
SYRIZA for Chardalia: Four questions about the revelations and one about Mitsotakis covering him
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in PoliticsIn its communication entitled ‘four questions for Mr Chardalias and one for Mr Mitsotakis covering for him’
Poll: The difference between ND and SYRIZA is 16.5 points
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in Politics47.3% prefer Kyriakos Mitsotakis for prime minister, compared to 19.8% who choose Alexis Tsipras
Georgiadis: Open possibility of nightclubs operating only as Covid Free
The Minister of Development warned for severe penalties and a lock on companies whose owners, as he said, commit cunning with mixed spaces
The 1.2 billion recovery plan for Cyprus has been approved by the European Commission
The Council will normally have four weeks to approve the Commission proposal
In Thessaloniki, Fofi Gennimata
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in PoliticsThessaloniki is considered a key city for the intra-party processes of autumn
Georgiadis: There is no question of general lockdown – What he said about the mandatory vaccinations
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in Politics“We are in the same boat of the virus and it is absurd to constantly face denial. None of us chose this to happen with the pandemic,”
Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ trip to Iraq postponed
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in PoliticsMr Mitsotakis was due to visit Baghdad and Erbil in northern Iraq
Michel for Eastern Mediterranean: De-escalation a good sign, but constructive commitment must be deepened
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“De-escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean is a good sign, but constructive engagement must be deepened,” Charles Michel stressed.
Joint letter from SYRIZA and MERA 25 deputies to Biden on Assange
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in PoliticsMEMBERS of SYRIZA and MERA25 requesting that he intervene to quash the appeal and end the prosecution against Julian Assange
Vorides: Vaccination certificate or negative test for travel from county to county under consideration
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in PoliticsThe minister referred to measures that are on the table after the new outbreak in our country
Mitsotakis telephone communication with China’s president: Focus on boosting investment and tourism
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in PoliticsTelephone communication with the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping had today Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Voulgarakis: “I didn’t think for a moment not to get vaccinated as a family”
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in PoliticsIn a soul statement, his concerns about vaccination are publicly expressed
The EU will have enough vaccines for 70% of its citizens by the end of July
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in Politics“Over the next six months, we will focus on consolidating our success in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and accelerating the recovery of the economy,” said President von der Leyen.
Gennimata: For two years now, Mr. Mitsotakis has been indifferent to employees and small and medium-sized enterprises
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in PoliticsThe comment of the president of the Movement for Change (KINAL) for the two years of governing the New Democracy (ND)
Mitsotakis: He met with the head of the American Jewish Commission
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in PoliticsDuring the meeting, the developments in the wider region were discussed, with the Eastern Mediterranean at the forefront.
Payat-Pierrakaki meeting: “The digitization of Greece is impressive”
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in Politics“Greece’s leading role in the EU for the issuance of a digital vaccination certificate ”
The 534 euros will be paid on Friday for the June suspensions
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in PoliticsWill receive special purpose compensation of up to 534 euros on Friday 9 July.
Theodorikakos: We join forces to achieve the maximum possible vaccination
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in Politics“Citizens want positive proposals, a return to normalcy and not divisive policies,” the former interior minister said in an interview.
Gennimata: KINAL is the bulwark in the conservative policy of Mr. Mitsotakis
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in PoliticsIn the “Movement for Change” we exercise militant and programmatic opposition, emphasizes the president of KINAL
Brexit: Thousands of Europeans are waiting for a permit to settle in UK
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The outcome for thousands of applications is unknown. The government ruled out extending or abolishing the deadline
Vladimir Putin has revealed which vaccine he gave !
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Putin opposed the mandatory vaccination of Covid-19 nationwide.
Golden Dawn: Christos Pappas was arrested in the area of Zografou!
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in PoliticsHe was taken to the GADA detention center together with another person!
Germany: Nazi symbols and racist slogan in a restaurant that was set on fire
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The incident took place in the small town of Zike, near Bremen, and the operation was almost completely destroyed.
Mitsotakis: We are ready for a growth leap – Bourla: We will develop cutting-edge technologies in Greece
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in PoliticsThe discussion at a BSE event
“Freedom Pass”: SYRIZA against government for youth incentives and vaccination program
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in PoliticsCriticism of prime ministerial announcements
KINAL: Mitsotakis’ announcements about the vaccinated are a confession of failure
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in Politics“They were not convinced about the vaccination and now they are resorting to the populism of SYRIZA, with allowances for half of the young people”, claims Charilaou Trikoupi
Iran insists no decision has been taken on the inspection agreement !
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Iran has said it has not yet decided whether to extend its inspection agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency
KKE: Koutsoumbas re-elected General Secretary of KKE Central Committee
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in PoliticsKKE Central Committee election
EU does not give “green light” for accession process of Northern Macedonia and Albania
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in PoliticsThe EU General Affairs Council, meeting in Luxembourg today, failed to give the green light to start the accession process for the two countries.
Italy: End to the mandatory use of a mask for those who are outdoors
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From June 28, all of Italy will be a “white zone”.
Mitsotakis: The country is “moving forward”, the signatures for Line 4 of the Metro have entered
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in PoliticsThis is the largest construction project that begins after Attiki Odos
Coronavirus – Scotland: Extension of restrictions until 19 July
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The increase in cases in the last week, will delay to put the country at “zero level”
EU: An investigation is launched against Google for internet advertising practices
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The European Commission announced yesterday that it is launching a formal antitrust inquiry into whether Google has violated EU competition rules.
Italy: Berlusconi and Salvini announce merger
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Both Forza Italia and Lega join Mario Draghi’s governing coalition
Stella Kyriakidou: The vaccination program of Greece is even, it respects the citizen in an exemplary way
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in PoliticsThe Minister of Health Vassilis Kikilias met with the Commissioner for Health and Food Safety of the European Union Stella Kyriakidou
Germany: Russian scientist arrested for spying on behalf of Moscow
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He is accused of providing information in exchange for money
Spain: Pedro Sanchez to release jailed Catalan separatist leaders
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The Spanish government intends to pardon tomorrow the nine imprisoned leaders of the failed attempt of independence of Catalonia in 2017
Austria: Sebastian Kurtz unanimously nominated for re-election as leader of the People’s Party
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His re-election is expected to be formalized at the 39th regular congress of the People’s Party
Dendias for World Refugee Day: Greeks know what a refugee means
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in PoliticsThe Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, posted a message for the World Refugee Day on his twitter account.
MERA25 for World Refugee Day: The “problem” is mainly class problem
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in PoliticsThe cause of the refugee is the wars, the poverty and the climate catastrophe, the party of Yanis Varoufakis notes in an announcement
Joint statement against Lukashenko from the EU, US, Britain and Canada
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in PoliticsNew sanctions from Brussels
Hatzidakis: Opposition’s vicious criticism of new labor law will be forgotten
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in PoliticsThe Minister of Labor, Kostis Hatzidakis, took a stand on the labor law, with a lengthy post on Facebook
Iran: The new president does not want to meet with Biden !
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“Every meeting should produce results for the Iranian nation,” said Ebrahim Raisi.
France – Regional elections: Le Pen frustrated with her party’s low performance
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The “National Alarm” does not occupy the first place in any of the 6 of the 13 regions.
Joint statements by Mitsotakis – Al Sisi in Egypt
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in PoliticsWhat the Prime Minister said in their joint statements with the President of Egypt – The meeting of the two men had preceded – They agreed to strengthen the mechanism of cooperation between Greece-Egypt-Cyprus
Elections are coming and SYRIZA Believes In A new left-wing government
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in PoliticsSYRIZA executives appear convinced that there are the conditions for the formation of a new left-wing and progressive government
USA: Kim Jong Un’s new statements are a positive sign
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North Korean leader says he is ready for “dialogue and confrontation”
US: They are preparing new sanctions against Russia for the Navalny case
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“We are preparing a new series of sanctions to be imposed in the context of this situation,” said Jake Sullivan.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis goes to Egypt
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in PoliticsThe Prime Minister will have meetings with the leadership of the country and the Greek Community
Dendias: “We used Turkish aggression as a ‘weapon’ against Turkey itself”
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in PoliticsThe promotion of a new concept in Greek foreign policy with a multi-level thematic and geographical diplomatic effort was highlighted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs
SYRIZA replies to Hatzidakis: “ND voted alone to destroy the lives of workers”
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in Politics“ND alone has destroyed the future and the lives of workers and young people,” SYRIZA said in a statement, responding to a corresponding announcement by the Minister of Labour
Hatzidakis: We are waiting for explanations from SYRIZA for this recital of political hypocrisy
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in PoliticsLabour Minister Kostis Hatzidakis after the announcement of the result issued a statement “nailing” SYRIZA and naming him a political storm. “The Labour Protection Bill, passed today by a majority in the House, is a major incision in the country’s labour law. Greece is now following the path of advanced European states in labour market…
Permanent reduction of VAT on the islands where immigrant structures operate
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in PoliticsAristotle Peloni announced the reduction of VAT by 30% on the five islands that host immigrant structures, during today’s information.
Northern Macedonia – Zaef: “The issue with the name of the national team in Euro 2020 will be resolved”
The provocative attitude on the part of Northern Macedonia, in the matches of the national team of the country at Euro 2020 brought the reaction of Greece (intervention Dendia). The position taken by the country’s prime minister, Zoran Zaef.
Arrival with obstacles for Ursula von der Leyen in Athens – Time changed the event at the Ancient Agora
She may have encountered obstacles to her arrival in Athens, but the President of the Commission Ursula von Der Leyen will finally find herself in the Ancient Agora
The new labor law was voted in Parliament
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in PoliticsWith 158 votes in favor and 142 votes against, he voted in favor of the principle and the whole of the new labor law, in Parliament on Wednesday night (16.06.2021). The opposition united against the beginning of the bill, which also voted against the provisions of the new law on labor. Several provisions, mainly those…