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POLITICS
Supreme Civil and Criminal Court of Greece
No NIS connection to the Predator
The Supreme Court prosecutor's office has issued a complete exoneration of any government or state official in connection with the phone tapping case.
GOVERNMENT
Secretaries General in the ministries announced
The government announced the changes to the general secretariats of the ministries today.
SYRIZA
MP Pavlos Polakis expelled over sexist attack
The main opposition SYRIZA party's parliamentary group expelled Pavlos Polakis for verbally criticizing the legal adviser to the health minister over her appearance.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Greece will be much better in 2027
Speaking from the floor of Parliament during the special anniversary session, Kyriakos Mitsotakis suggested that the 50th anniversary of the restoration of democracy could serve as a new beginning for the nation.
European Commission
Steps forward for the rule of law in Greece
The European Commission (EU) today identifies steps forward in the independence of the judiciary and makes four recommendations to improve the rule of law in Greece.
GOVERNMENT
Bill for the restructuring of GrowthFund submitted to the Parliament
The bill of the Ministry of National Economy and Finance on the restructuring of the Growtfund was submitted to Parliament, while it is foreseen that 50% of the revenue from the ports will be directed to new investments in the future.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Greece wants a portfolio in the Commission that reflects its progress and its strategic role
According to Politico, Kyriakos Mitsotakis told Ursula von der Leyen that Greece's participation in the Commission must be significant.
Kostis Hatzidakis
Lack of agreement for Attica Bank will lead to a €1.6 billion haircut on deposits
Minister of Finance Kostis Hatzidakis referred to a loss of savings of over €1.6 billion if the uncovered deposits (909 million for Attica Bank and 726 million for Pancreta) would be lost.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Hellenism will not stop fighting until Cyprus is reunited
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking in the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in Nicosia Saturday, said “that Hellenism will not stop fighting until Cyprus is reunited.”
Ministry of Energy
Greece has reduced 70% of the fines for illegal landfills
The Court of Justice of the European Union continues to lower the fines for illegal landfills that it imposed on Greece years ago.
SYRIZA
Ex-deputy PM leaves party
Former economy minister, deputy prime minister, and SYRIZA founder Yannis Dragasakis declared his departure from the main opposition party on Thursday.