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EPPO Summons 16 Over €3 Million Compensation Tied to Railway Contract 717

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has summoned sixteen suspects to testify over a €3 million compensation payment to TOMI, tied to the unfinished railway contract 717. The investigation probes allegations of breach of trust involving ERGOSE and former Minister Kostas Karamanlis, amid scrutiny following the Tempe disaster, which experts link to the signaling project’s delays.

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Greece’s Budget Debate Begins: Key Changes and Highlights

The debate on Greece’s 2025 state budget begins today in Parliament, set to conclude with a vote on Sunday evening. This year’s discussions unfold in a changed political landscape, with PASOK returning as the second-largest party after over a decade. The government is promoting the budget as a plan to boost incomes through tax cuts and economic reforms, while opposition parties are expected to challenge key aspects, including defense spending. The debate also takes place amid ongoing crises in military hospitals and allegations of corruption in urban planning authorities.

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Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras Formally Expelled from New Democracy Parliamentary Group

Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has been officially expelled from the New Democracy (ND) parliamentary group following sharp criticism of the government. The move, announced in Parliament on Wednesday, reduces ND’s seats to 155. Samaras accused Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of arrogance and abandoning party values, while the government cited his statements as destabilising and out of line with ND policies.

In his weekly Facebook post, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reflected on the significance of October 28, commemorating the heroic "OXI" of 1940 and emphasizing Greece's current role as a pillar of stability in a troubled region. He highlighted the importance of economic growth and investment, particularly in border areas, noting recent initiatives aimed at transforming the economy and supporting vulnerable groups. Mitsotakis also addressed rising juvenile violence and the need for psychosocial support for youth, underscoring the government's commitment to building a prosperous and secure Greece.

Mitsotakis Expels Samaras: “He Put Himself Outside ND for the Second Time

Greek Prime Minister and New Democracy leader, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has expelled former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras from the party following Samaras’ critical interview in “Vima of Sunday.” During the interview, Samaras attacked the government’s policies and suggested Kostas Karamanlis for President of the Republic. He also hinted that the Foreign Minister, Giorgos Gerapetritis, should have resigned over a controversial statement about Greek-Turkish issues. The government swiftly reacted, with Spokesman Pavlos Marinakis declaring that Samaras’ actions placed him outside the party and emphasized that no one should jeopardize national stability.

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Kostas Stoupas: How We Lost Our Country

According to Greek journalist Kosta Stoupas, the worst of all is “not that Greece is almost the poorest country in Europe, but the fact that Turkey, which is plotting its national sovereignty, has acquired an overwhelming difference in economic power.” And, he says, Greeks have only themselves to blame.