Government of Greece

New logistics hub at Aspropyrgos enters final stage

The Ministerial Committee for Strategic Investments on Tuesday approved the investment plan for the "Hull Logistics Park" by Streem Development that concerns the creation of an ultramodern supply chain and transit complex at Aspropyrgos.

The total budget of the project comes to 244,164,841 euros, creating 3,900 jobs during construction and 1,238 jobs in full operation.

PM, Tsipras agree on TV debate for second ballot

The first agreement was reached on Monday by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras for a one-on-one debate in view of the second election, in case the polls of May 21 do not produce a government. 

"In the next election, because there is indeed a bonus, of course there should be a debate," the ruling New Democracy president told ANT1 TV. 

Mitsotakis announces wage hikes, property tax discount, youth subsidy

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Sunday three economic policies targeting the youth, civil servants and homeowners insuring their homes against natural disasters.

Mitsotakis, campaigning for re-election, debated economic issues with citizens at the Skaramangas Shipyards west of Athens.

Populist promises won’t bring about a modern education system

Consensus is crucial in certain key sectors for a country to achieve its full potential, and education is undeniably one of the most critical. Without a modern and competitive educational system, progress is limited. However, the education sector is also one where consensus is lacking.

Australia’s Hurley given tour of Acropolis

Governor-General of Australia David Hurley, who is on an official visit to Greece at the invitation of President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, was given a guided tour of the Acropolis in Athens on Tuesday by Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias. The "excellent level of bilateral relations" was confirmed during a meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Opinion polls have bad news for all

As the election campaign heats up, political parties are poring over opinion polls, those made public and those privately commissioned, to calibrate their tactics.

Each party, and this includes the ruling center-right New Democracy, which has been leading steadily in opinion surveys, has found cause for anxiety in examinging the data.

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