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The move by the Egyptian judiciary also entails the prospect of seriously upsetting Greek-Egyptian relations, as it completely contradicts the expressed personal assurances by Egyptian President el-Sisi in Athens earlier this month.

A high-profile trial opened in Athens involving seven defendants accused of illegally obtaining EU agricultural subsidies.

"I would suggest that the SAFE regulation be called a backdoor regulation , if certain partners attempt to implement it through tricks so that unanimity of EU members is not required for agreements with third countries."

The bill, introduced by Minister of Immigration Makis Voridis, is intended to streamline the deportation of third-country nationals, and criminalize those who are undocumented.

The European Commission is reportedly set to call on member states to cut water consumption by at least 10% by 2030.

While SAFE is primarily for EU member states, it also opens the door to third countries—and this is where political sensitivities come into play.

The Greek Parliament is debating a new development bill aimed at overhauling Greece’s investment aid framework, with a vote expected shortly.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis revealed the establishment of a national authority tasked with market price oversight and consumer protection during his address at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday morning in Athens. The Greek Prime Minister said the new body would be set up on the Swedish model, adding that protecting Greek households was a […]

The ministerial cabinet meeting will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 at the Maximos Mansion.

Opposition demands probe into felony level offenses; former SYRIZA minister left out of proposal due to statute of limitations

'We can all agree, I believe, that the average monthly rent in the country is not 255 euros', Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis told a real estate conference

The government on Tuesday abruptly abolished the Greek Payment Authority of Common Agricultural Policy (OPEKEPE), with its duties shifted to the independent tax bureau

This development carries particular significance for Greece, as in practice it implies that countries like Turkey are not automatically excluded from participating in SAFE-backed programs.

A large portion of Greeks appear disappointed in the manner opposition parties are exercising their duties against the government while they are skeptical about emerging political formations, according to a poll conducted by pollsters Interview for the website politics.gr. The poll comes after recent rumors that former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, who was expelled from […]

The Commissioner’s visit to Greece began Monday with a series of field inspections alongside Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou.

The decision comes amid growing concern in Brussels, with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) investigating what it calls one of the largest agricultural subsidy frauds in recent years

Hegseth highlighted the pivotal role of Souda Bay Naval Base, in Crete, in supporting critical operations across multiple theaters.

The government official highlighted AADE’s proven track record of impartiality and effectiveness, noting its past role in managing payments during the COVID-19 crisis.

Georgiadis—one of the accused politicians—called the case a political setup by the former SYRIZA government.

In addition to the investigation into the alleged fraud, are a flurry of accusations, intimations, and denials of a cover-up.