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Mitsotakis: Greece is ready ahead of summer wildfires season

The premier was informed of extensive preventive cleanups and removal of accumulated biomass fuel from sensitive forest ecosystems. He was also told of the significant increase of ground and air surveillance at high-risk areas, to prevent arson and provide timely fire alerts.

27 Μάιος 2022 08:50

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PM Mitsotakis: Ensuring adequate energy and lower prices are top priorities

Prime Minister noted that the problem of skyrocketing energy prices was imported and therefore demanded a joint European response but pledged that the government will continue to support energy consumers regardless, through a subsidy scheme that will continue in May as well.

20 Απρ 2022 08:27

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PM Mitsotakis inaugurates HELPE's photovoltaic park in Kozani

HELPE's 204 MW photovoltaic park in Kozani, is the largest Renewable Energy Sources (RES) unit in the Southeast Mediterranean region and one of the largest in Europe. 

07 Απρ 2022 08:13

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Greece to ban petrol, diesel cars by 2030, 5 yrs ahead of EU target

It should also be noted that, according to sources, the goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 is becoming a legal commitment while the next goals are an 80% reduction by 2040 and zero emissions in 2050. At the same time, polluting sectors, such as buildings, transportation and power plants, will have "emission ceilings" and specific commitments to decarbonize them. 

05 Νοε 2021 11:17

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Eurostat pushes for Hercules state guantees to be included in public debt

There are total guarantees of 23 billion euros and a possible integration into the debt would lead to a large increase in it, which at the end of June amounted to 387 billion euros.

26 Οκτ 2021 08:19

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French deal to boost Greek defense industry by up to 2.5 billion euros

Based on the information available so far, the French programs cost: 3.5 billion euros for the Rafale plus 5 billion for the Belharra, making a total of 8.5 billion euros.

06 Οκτ 2021 07:51

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New French player eyeing Greece’s fiber optic networks

Infravia, which has a stake in fiber optics infrastructure, data centers and other high technology companies in Europe, is interested in developing a Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network that will provide wholesale services to providers.

01 Οκτ 2021 07:51

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France to offer immediate military assistance to Greece in case of attack

Government sources stated that Greece will also receive three Belharra frigates (and an option for a fourth) in record time, with full air defence and anti-submarine warfare equipment and the capability to shoot down air targets at great distances.

28 Σεπ 2021 19:00

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The measures announced comply with the overall strategy to create wealth and distribute it fairly

Asked about state support in the face of price increases and whether there is a broader plan if higher prices persist, the prime minister said that "we are facing a global phenomenon which is mostly imported and is a problem faced by all European countries."

12 Σεπ 2021 20:27

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In 5 bln euro arms program, battle over Greek frigates enters final stretch

The "naval battle" of the frigates that the navy will acquire is expected, sources say, to culminate by the end of September with the main contenders being France and the US and the new proposals they are preparing.

10 Σεπ 2021 07:48