Mitsotakis and Dendias Trigger Military Pay Raises Amid Political Tensions

In a significant move during the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Defense Minister Nikos Dendias initiated pay raises for military personnel. This decision comes after extensive discussions with Deputy Finance Minister Thanos Petralias. The announcement was made by Mitsotakis in Paris during Macron’s summit on Ukraine. Significant funds have been allocated from mass retirements, ensuring substantial increases for the armed forces. Meanwhile, political tensions rise as opposition figures question Turkish real estate in Thrace, while internal disputes within New Democracy mount over leadership changes. The tragedy of Tempi continues to dominate political discourse despite fading media attention. Additionally, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni sent engineers to assess an abandoned archaeological site in Argos, promising renovations before the tourist season begins.