Behind the closure of 204 branches, insiders allege that Greece’s postal reforms are less about efficiency and more about paving the way for privatization
Former minister Lefteris Avgenakis denied wrongdoing before Parliament’s OPEKEPE inquiry, as the government seeks to restore credibility in Greece’s farm subsidy agency and regain EU trust
The Greek government outlined progress on strategic transport and energy projects, key among them the Thessaloniki flyover.
Kostis Hatzidakis, Vice President of the Greek government and the New Democracy party, has been elected Vice President of the European People’s Party (EPP) during the party’s congress held in Valencia. Hatzidakis secured 328 votes in the election, earning him a place among the party’s leadership. According to available information, the newly elected vice presidents […]
The Deputy Prime Minister stated that a draft bill concerning the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) will be brought before the cabinet on April 28.
Greece must speed up its reform efforts to remain a competitive and attractive destination for investment, despite the turbulence in international trade.
Prime Minister Mitsotakis says Greek ministers have until September to deliver key policy goals, warning them to "forget about vacations."
Greece's new government members were sworn in on Saturday morning and head straight to work through the first meeting of the new cabinet.
The most notable changes in the Greek cabinet reshuffle include Kostis Hatzidakis being appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Kyriakos Pierrakakis taking over as Minister of National Economy and Finance.
Economy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis: State-owned OSE needs to be upgraded, modernized - Ministry source: No issue of privatization, scant interest under present conditions
Mandatory installation of POS machines at practically all businesses, and by self-employed professionals takes a 'bite' out of tax evasion; 614% increase in declared revenue by carwashes
A permanent compensation mechanism is being established for those affected by the collapse of the insurance company "Aspis Pronoia," thus resolving outstanding life insurance compensation claims
Other priorities for 2025 include the completion of initiatives such as the national land registry, as well as investments in environmental sustainability.
Minister Costis Hatzidakis promised measures to deal with 3 main grievances vis-à-vis the country’s banks, namely, the spread between the paltry interest rates for deposits, as compared with rates tacked on to borrowing
On the sidelines of the meetings, the Greek minister is also expected to engage in discussions with other European officials.
The most prominent spending increase affects pension rates, which will be raised by 2.2% to 2.5%, on average
The agenda of the Eurogroup meetings will include discussions on the competitiveness of the Eurozone, the Capital Markets Union, and the digital euro, as well as the preparations for the Eurozone summit.
Minister Hatzidakis will be representing the Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the meeting.
"We are determined to continue, more or less, in the same way, proceeding with all necessary structural reforms, sending the message that this country is investment-friendly," Mr. Hatzidakis said
The bill sponsored by New Democracy passed with 158 votes and amid strong opposition from other political parties and environmental protection groups