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Mitsotakis: The average salary in Greece will be over 1,500 euros in 2027 – Watch video
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged to raise the minimum wage to €950 by 2027 during an interview with SKAI. In December, he also announced a special benefit for low-income pensioners with a “personal difference.”
School violence runs rampant
A new survey by the MARC research highlights alarming statistics on youth violence in Greece, with schools being the location of seven out 10 incidents.
Conducted for ANT1, the disturbing study reveals that 68.1% of such incidents occur in schools, while 26.4% take place on the streets and 22% in other public spaces.
Brussels approves RRF aid for Prinos storage facility
The European Commission said on Monday it had approved a Greek measure to support the construction of a carbon storage facility at Prinos with 150 million euros made available through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), under EU state aid rules.
Government says battle for ‘brain gain’ almost won
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis referred to the government's efforts to bring about a so-called "brain gain," encouraging the return of a generation of young and productive Greeks who had left during the economic crisis, noting during his briefing to the press on Tuesday that this was one "great challenge" that appeared to have been won.
Video: Migrants wedged in the luggage compartment, attempting to enter Greece by coach
A shocking video posted by a coach driver on TikTok is causing great concern and brings to the fore the illegal entry of migrants into Greece even in the most dangerous way.
Calls for ‘bully alarms’ amid youth violence spike
Nearly seven in 10 adults are in favor of equipping children who are being bullied with an alarm similar to the one distributed by the police to victims of domestic abuse, but warn that it could increase the risk against them if the response to a summons for help is not immediate and efficient, a new survey has found.
Sixty migrants found on Gavdos island to be relocated
Sixty migrants were discovered Monday on a beach on Greece's southernmost island of Gavdos and will remain there overnight, officials said.
On Tuesday, they are set to be transported by ferry to Sfakia on Crete, then moved to a reception facility in Hania for processing, according to the Gavdos mayor's office.
The ethics of tipping
Even if a Greek is just having a quick coffee, they'll usually leave a few coins next to the cup. Especially if it's a regular spot where they know the server by name, they'd feel uncomfortable leaving without tipping. Until recently, most customer tips - usually in cash - would be pooled together and shared among the servers at the end of the shift.
Mitsotakis: 84 years after 28 October 1940, Greece is a pillar of stability with strong Armed Forces
The government’s strategic steps to improve the country’s economic situation and everyday life, the 28th of October and the need for investment, especially in border areas, are among other things mentioned by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his weekly Facebook post.
The equation of homesickness
The most powerful motivation for a Greek of the new diaspora to return to the country is certainly their roots. Those closer to them. But this does not mean that the state should rely on people's homesickness and sunshine to attract the talent that emigrated over the past few years.
Saviors preaching from on high
The sermons of our illustrious superpatriot caste are full of self-evident desires. Who would not want their country to be so powerful - something like Alexander's empire when it was united, or Byzantium at its peak - that enemies would tremble, and the rest would beg for its benevolence? Then, we would owe nothing. Then, every neighbor, every minority at home, would know their place.
Family, climate inspire Greeks’ return
A new survey shows that a growing number of Greeks who left the country during the financial crisis are now returning home, primarily drawn back by family ties and the comfort of familiar surroundings. Nearly 82% of respondents cited family and friends as the main motivation for their return, followed by Greece's climate and natural environment (62%).
Gerapetritis at the International Conference on Lebanon: Greece will always be at the forefront of peace
The need to find ways to “contain the crisis in Lebanon and finally allow us to have the peace that everyone is seeking,” Foreign Minister Giorgios Gerapetritis stressed after attending the International Conference in support of the Lebanese people and sovereignty in Paris today.
George Tsunis: Greece and the U.S. should become a “beacon of opportunities”
At the conclusion of the 3rd Economic Conference of Naftemporiki, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, George Tsunis, delivered a touching and message-filled speech. He emphasized the principles of democracy, self-determination, and equal opportunities, expressing his desire for Greece and the U.S.
Home violence alert ‘working’
Some 3,500 people have downloaded the panic button app introduced to help victims of domestic violence, according to Social Cohesion and Family Minister Sofia Zacharaki.