Competition

On what criteria is Greece's European strategy based? The question arises from our country's completely paradoxical attitude on two major issues: first, the single market, and second, the debate on the joint defense bonds. 

Residents of Sofia may soon enjoy a significant decrease in their heating and hot water bills, as "Toplofikatsia Sofia" has announced its intention to lower prices by 30% from July 1, 2024. The company has submitted an application to adjust the price of thermal energy for the upcoming regulatory period, citing various factors contributing to the proposed reduction.

On the question of whether Greece is a country that can change, my answer is affirmative. Yes, Greece is a country where reforms can be made that improve the quality of democracy, strengthen the economy and change the lives of Greeks for the better.

The Ministry of Tourism in Bulgaria has unveiled plans for significant reforms in the tender procedures for beach rentals across the country, aiming to enhance transparency and fairness in the process.

National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis presented six proposals for boosting the European Union's competitiveness during an informal ECOFIN Council of Ministers on the topic held in Ghent last week.

"We must adopt the Draghi dogma and do everything that is necessary to boost the European economy's competitiveness," Hatzidakis said during the meeting.

Greece's agricultural population is aging. The country's farmers have a low level of training and are largely stuck in the practices and reasonings of the past, characteristics that, in combination with others, affect the productivity and competitiveness of Greece's domestic primary production sector.

We are at a point where we need to evaluate the gains of 50 years of democracy, to assess our strengths and weaknesses in the face of the time's challenges, to think of where we want to go. These thoughts were prompted by the passing of the law ensuring equality in civil marriages, an important step - a milestone, as the prime minister said - towards a more just society.

Greece still has a long way to go to before it strengthens its competitiveness and climbs the world rankings, leaving the low positions it has been in for years.

Greek Minister of Development Kostas Skrekas emphasized the necessity for the European Union to embrace a unified industrial strategy geared toward ensuring autonomy, advancing green and digital transitions in alignment with significant global challenges, and upholding indisputable European values during his address at European Union Informal Competitiveness Council on Friday.

Revenue from visits to the Acropolis went up by €14 million from the previous year's €46 million, the culture minister said on Monday.

Speaking to lawmakers in Parliament, Lina Mendoni said that "upgrades of all services," such as a new electronic ticket system, have driven a "constant increase" in the iconic historical site's revenues.