Gov’t spokesman announces price reductions, addresses Greek-Turkish talks

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Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis began Monday's press briefing by announcing the implementation of price reductions on basic consumer products in supermarkets. 

"By the end of October, the first 120 product codes will have reduced prices, marking the beginning of this initiative, with over 600 product codes from various suppliers gradually being added," he said.

He explained that price reductions for these initial 120 products will range from 6% to 15%, and supermarket chains have already provided the General Secretariat of Commerce with the relevant product lists. 

Marinakis emphasized the government's efforts to increase citizens' disposable income, noting that the minimum wage has risen from €650 to €830, while the average wage has increased from €1,046 to €1,300. The goal is to raise these figures to €950 and €1,500, respectively, by the end of the...

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