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Government sets 90 targets for 2027 election

Ministers have presented a list of 90 projects with specific deadlines, an attempt to prove the administration can deliver before the 2027 polls. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is looking for a boost in the polls, though the immediate view from the street is of a housing crisis and rising energy costs that continue to squeeze household budgets.

The capital was effectively partitioned on Sunday as 85,000 runners took over the streets for the Athens Marathon. While 25,000 followed the classic route from Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium, the rest of the city navigated a labyrinth of road closures and diverted buses. In Thessaloniki, police uncovered a more private marathon: a tax evasion ring involving a 'corporate carousel' of VAT fraud, weapons, and luxury watches.

A dispute over the penal code has broken out between the prime minister's office and his critics, as the government attempts to tighten legal procedures. Meanwhile, at sea, the planned electricity cable between Greece and Cyprus remains a source of diplomatic friction, with officials characterizing Turkey's latest reactions as predictable.

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Tens of Thousands Participate in Athens Marathon

The Athens Marathon attracted over 85,000 participants, leading to extensive road closures and public transport changes across the capital. The event commenced with approximately 25,000 runners on the classic route from Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium.

Government Unveils 90 Projects, Penal Code Dispute Arises

The government, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, presented 90 significant projects with specific deliverables and completion dates at its last ministerial council, aiming to boost the New Democracy party before the 2027 elections. Concurrently, a "bad dispute" concerning penal codes has emerged between political figures. Prime Minister Mitsotakis also discussed Greek-American relations and cable research in a social media post, asserting that Greece and Cyprus are countries that…

Economic Challenges and Consumer Trends

Greece is experiencing an escalating housing crisis with dramatic increases in rents and property prices, leading to strong social reactions and citizens organizing against speculation. Households are also struggling with high fuel and electricity costs, forcing them to cut back on expenses. Furthermore, an article explains the eligibility criteria for a 400 euro bonus for pensioners, and Greek consumer behavior for Black Friday shopping is being examined.

Investigations into Financial Misconduct

A tax evasion ring has been uncovered in Thessaloniki, with investigations revealing weapons, expensive watches, and cash at a businessman's villas, detailing how a "corporate carousel" scheme operated with successive VAT numbers. Separately, an article examines a network of associates and relatives connected to Michalis Bekiris, who allegedly operated within a system of government assignments.

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