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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Loverdos: 1,500 trapped Greeks - the Greek state cannot bear the accommodation costs

Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Giannis Loverdos stated that 1,500 Greeks are trapped in the United Arab Emirates due to the ongoing conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran, and emphasized that the Greek state cannot cover their accommodation expenses.

Mar 3 β€’ 06:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

The hour of correspondence and the shadow of wiretapping

The Greek government reacts prudently to recent dangerous developments in Iran and the surrounding region, emphasizing international law and the safety of its citizens.

Mar 3 β€’ 02:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

S. Famellos on Iran: We demand no involvement of the military bases that exist in our country

SYRIZA-PS President Socrates Famellos emphasizes the need for Greece's non-involvement in Iran and safe repatriation of Greek citizens amidst rising tensions.

Mar 2 β€’ 19:52 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Priority is the safety and support of Greeks in the Middle East – Repatriation when conditions allow

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasizes the government's priority on the safety of Greek citizens in the Middle East amid volatile and dangerous conditions.

Mar 2 β€’ 12:43 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek trapped in Dubai on Naftemporiki TV: If the government and the Foreign Ministry do not coordinate, we will never leave here

A Greek citizen trapped in Dubai claims that without coordination from the government and the Foreign Ministry, they may never return home after their flight was intercepted.

Mar 2 β€’ 10:32 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Videoconference by Minister Gerapetritis for the repatriation of Greeks from Iran and the Middle East

Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis conducted a videoconference with the heads of Greek embassies in Iran and the Middle East to discuss the repatriation of Greek citizens amid a challenging security situation.

Mar 1 β€’ 16:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Teleconference of Gerapetritis for the repatriation of Greeks from Iran and the Middle East

Greece's Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis held a teleconference to address the repatriation of Greek citizens from Iran and the Middle East due to a difficult security situation.

Mar 1 β€’ 16:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Emergency phone numbers and contact details for Greeks in the Middle East

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published emergency contact numbers and communication details for Greek citizens in Iran and the Middle East.

Mar 1 β€’ 12:53 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
World

War in Iran: A Night of Terror for Greeks in the Gulf - 'We Don't Know How We'll Get Back'

Greek citizens in Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Bahrain share their fears following recent explosions and airstrikes as tensions escalate in Iran.

Mar 1 β€’ 10:06 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

G. Gerapetritis: The top priority is the protection of Greek citizens – Ready for their evacuation if necessary

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis emphasized the protection of Greek citizens abroad and preparedness for evacuation if required after an emergency government meeting.

Feb 28 β€’ 17:50 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Gerapetritis: We guarantee the safety of Greek citizens

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis announced measures to ensure the safety of Greek citizens in the Middle East amid ongoing regional tensions.

Feb 28 β€’ 16:38 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Travel advisory for Greek citizens from embassies in the Middle East

Greek embassies in the Middle East have issued travel advisories for Greek citizens due to security concerns in the region.

Feb 28 β€’ 13:43 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: On alert for developments in the Middle East – Crisis Management Unit activated

The Greek government is closely monitoring developments in Iran and the wider Middle East, activating a Crisis Management Unit for consular support to citizens in need.

Feb 28 β€’ 12:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek Embassy in Israel: Stay in a safe place, near a shelter

The Greek Embassy in Israel advises its citizens to stay in safe locations near shelters due to the current security situation.

Feb 28 β€’ 11:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Emergency communication line for Greeks in the Middle East

Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated emergency phone lines to provide consular assistance to Greek citizens in the Middle East amid the ongoing regional tensions.

Feb 28 β€’ 11:03 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Chamber of Commerce: Catering businesses to be included in the list of seasonal employment for third-country citizens

The Central Union of Greek Chambers of Commerce calls for catering businesses to be added to the list of industries that can hire seasonal workers from third countries due to labor shortages.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:17 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Record digital transactions with the State in 2025 – 86% jump within 2 years

Digital transactions between citizens and the Greek government are expected to see an explosive increase of 86% by 2025 compared to 2023.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

HEDNO: Caution when flying kites on Clean Monday – What to do if it gets caught in power lines

The Greek Electricity Distribution Network Operator warns citizens about the dangers of flying kites near power lines on Clean Monday, urging caution to prevent accidents.

Feb 19 β€’ 09:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Loans in Swiss Francs: Application Submission Begins with 'Haircut' on Debt - Criteria and What You Gain

Greek citizens with loans in Swiss francs can apply for debt restructuring to reduce their obligations starting today until August 19.

Feb 19 β€’ 04:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

The FDI Frigate 'KimΓ³n' in the Heart of the Aegean: A Milestone for the Navy

The newly acquired FDI frigate 'KimΓ³n' is undergoing operational evaluation under the Greek Navy, with citizens eager for its public showcase during the 78th anniversary of the Dodecanese's integration into Greece.

Feb 19 β€’ 03:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

In Parliament, the bill for the electoral district of the diaspora Greek community and postal voting

A new legislative proposal has been introduced in the Greek Parliament to facilitate postal voting for citizens living abroad and to create a distinct electoral district for the Greek diaspora.

Feb 17 β€’ 11:38 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

DYP: More than 6,500 citizens and 150 businesses at the 'Career Days' in Thessaloniki

The 'Career Days' in Thessaloniki attracted over 6,500 visitors and 150 businesses, offering more than 4,000 job positions.

Feb 16 β€’ 09:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mitsotakis: Citizens desire a 'Greece of national confidence and not national hysteria'

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discusses the importance of stability and adherence to international law in relations with Turkey, emphasizing a collective desire for national confidence among citizens.

Feb 15 β€’ 08:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mitsotakis: Citizens Desire a 'Greece of National Confidence and Not National Hysteria'

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis emphasizes the need for a confident Greece in light of the recent Greece-Turkey meetings focused on shared and differing interests.

Feb 15 β€’ 08:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Funeral of Anastasis Papaligouras: The attendance of Karamanlis, Samaras, the touching message from his daughter

Numerous citizens and political representatives attended the funeral of former Greek minister Anastasis Papaligouras, honoring his life and offering support to his family.

Feb 14 β€’ 10:53 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Zoi Konstantopoulou: Published the SMS she sent to Michalis Chrysochoidis

Zoi Konstantopoulou publicly shared a controversial SMS exchanged with the Minister of Citizens' Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, highlighting ongoing tensions with political adversaries.

Feb 12 β€’ 19:58 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
Crime & Justice

Frauds: Beware of these messages - they impersonate the AADE, the ELTA, the Attiki Odos

Recent fraudulent messages impersonating Greek authorities are a growing concern, with scams attempting to deceive citizens through SMS phishing.

Feb 9 β€’ 13:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

A 'friendly' state to citizens: Questions and answers about the anti-bureaucracy bill

The Greek government has proposed a bill aimed at reducing bureaucracy and enhancing citizen services, explained through a series of questions and answers.

Feb 9 β€’ 08:41 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

The new gov.gr enters a new era: Unified and personalized service for every citizen

The Greek digital portal gov.gr evolves into a personalized service platform for citizens, aiming to create a unified interface between citizens and the state.

Feb 8 β€’ 06:32 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

AADE, ELTA and forgotten calls: How scammers continuously send SMS, see the most frequent messages and what you should do

Citizens are urged to remain vigilant against new SMS scams, following a warning from the Greek Police.

Feb 6 β€’ 10:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

We Increase It Instead of Reducing It

The article discusses the enduring and pervasive nature of bureaucracy in the Greek state, which has remained powerful and influential despite efforts by various governments to combat it.

Feb 6 β€’ 06:27 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Costis Hatzidakis: The documents are going – Responsible statements are coming

The Greek government plans to replace conventional documents with responsible statements for citizens, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Costis Hatzidakis, with changes set to take effect next March.

Feb 4 β€’ 18:48 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Fraudsters Send SMS as "MYaade" or "GOV" for Road Tax, What Citizens Should Be Careful About

The Greek tax authority warns citizens about misleading SMS messages appearing as "MYaade" or "GOV" that request payments for road tax through suspicious links.

Feb 2 β€’ 09:17 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
Crime & Justice

Fraud via SMS as 'MYaade' or 'GOV' for road tax - What to watch out for

The Greek AADE warns citizens about a recent surge in deceptive SMS from fraudsters posing as 'MYaade' or 'GOV' regarding unpaid annual road tax, urging recipients to click on links to supposedly pay vehicle taxes, which is a smishing attempt.

Feb 2 β€’ 09:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
Crime & Justice

Who is hiding behind the funds - Farandouris' request to the Supervisory Mechanism and the Central Bank

Greek MEP Nikolaos Farandouris is urging the Single Supervisory Mechanism and the European Central Bank to reveal the identities behind offshore funds managing billions in loans affecting Greek citizens' homes.

Jan 16 β€’ 10:09 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

Fishermen and citizens from Perama await the arrival of the frigate 'KimΓ³n'

Fishermen and citizens in Perama are excited to welcome the arrival of the frigate 'KimΓ³n', marking a significant milestone for the Greek Navy and national defense.

Jan 15 β€’ 09:18 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

Foreign Ministry Representative: We are closely monitoring the situation in Iran, there is no request for evacuation of Greek citizens

The representative of the Greek Foreign Ministry stated that they are closely monitoring the situation in Iran and confirmed that there is currently no request for the evacuation of Greek citizens.

Jan 14 β€’ 10:28 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

What the Mercosur agreement means for Greek consumers

The article discusses the implications of the Mercosur agreement for Greek consumers, particularly focusing on expected price changes for Brazilian beef and Argentinian steaks amid mixed sentiments from EU farmers and uncertainty among EU citizens.

Jan 12 β€’ 07:08 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

Farandouris does not resign his seat: I am accountable only to my fellow citizens

Farandouris announced his decision to retain his seat in the European Parliament after being expelled from SYRIZA for his comments regarding the Karystian party, criticizing SYRIZA for moving away from grassroots movements.

Jan 7 β€’ 12:53 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
World

Mitsotakis on developments in Venezuela: We focus on ensuring the safety of Greek citizens in the country

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis emphasizes the importance of ensuring the safety of Greek citizens in Venezuela amid ongoing political changes.

Jan 3 β€’ 20:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
World

How Greeks View 2025: What They Said in a Kappa Research Survey about the USA, Inflation, and the Fear of AI

A recent survey by Kappa Research reveals Greek citizens' perspectives on the United States, inflation, and concerns regarding artificial intelligence in 2025.

Dec 30 β€’ 12:18 UTC

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