Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis convenes his government cabinet today at 11 a.m. to examine a…
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has tested positive for COVID-19 but continues to carry out his duties with mild symptoms. He joined the cabinet meeting via teleconference and is expected to attend an outdoor event at the Ministry of National Defense wearing a mask.
The Greek Cabinet will meet today Wednesday, October 29, at the Maximos Mansion under the…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis delivered a powerful message on Greece’s economic and political stability…
Greece is set to unveil a transformative railway reform bill at today’s Cabinet meeting, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Presented by Deputy Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis, the legislation proposes “New Hellenic Railways,” merging OSE, GAIA OSE, and ERGOSE. With advanced geolocation and automatic braking systems, the reforms aim to enhance safety and rebuild trust after the Tempi tragedy.
In a pivotal move for Greece’s workforce, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will preside over a Cabinet meeting today, March 26, 2025, to announce a minimum wage increase effective April 1. Impacting over 575,000 private-sector workers, public servants, and benefit recipients, this historic policy marks the first time public employees will be included in such a raise, with plans for automatic adjustments based on inflation and productivity starting in 2028.
President Donald Trump announced a forthcoming 25% tariff on European Union products during his first cabinet meeting, signaling that additional tariffs on Canada and Mexico are set to take effect in early April.
Greece’s first Cabinet meeting of 2025, chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is set to focus on key legislative proposals and financial initiatives. The agenda will include bills to strengthen the capital market, reform disciplinary justice, and improve infrastructure, alongside planned updates on public debt management and Greece’s role in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen has canceled his planned visit to Athens where he was due to sign a significant energy agreement with Greece. The cancelation was due to a critical cabinet meeting on a ceasefire with Hezbollah. The agreement, focusing on the Greece-Cyprus-Israel electrical interconnection project and broader energy collaborations, remains unscheduled.
Today’s cabinet meeting focuses on enhancing citizens’ disposable income, aiming for a minimum wage of 950 euros by 2027. The introduction of an automatic wage increase mechanism starting in 2028 promises predictability and stability for workers and employers, tying wage increases to inflation and economic productivity. Additionally, the government’s strategy on sustainable tax reduction highlights the commitment to fiscal balance and combating tax evasion.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a new system for calculating the minimum wage during a cabinet meeting on Thursday, committing to raise it to €950 per month by 2027. This initiative will legally prohibit wage reductions and link increases to economic growth and inflation. Mitsotakis also emphasised ongoing fiscal reforms and expressed support for Spain following recent flooding while discussing strengthening ties with Cyprus.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasised that the government’s interventions aim to immediately improve citizens’ daily lives by addressing long-standing issues. During a cabinet meeting, he highlighted positive trends in inflation and supermarket prices, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to consumer protection in the electricity market, and discussed significant reforms in education and legal transparency.
The cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday will discuss draft laws…
