Municipal services across Greece ground to a halt on Friday, March 21, as workers launched a 24-hour nationwide strike organized by POE-OTA, demanding permanent jobs for those in ESPA-funded social programs. A protest rally is set for 11 a.m. outside the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family, with a march to follow. Meanwhile, teachers under OLME will stage a three-hour work stoppage, protesting disciplinary measures tied to evaluations.
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The Greek government is evaluating a financial aid package for businesses on Santorini if seismic activity continues after Easter, following concerns about its impact on tourism. The proposed support would extend to businesses and employees, resembling the Covid-19 relief measures, while calls for expanded aid grow from trade unions.
Greece’s Personal Data Protection Authority (PDPA) has imposed a €40,000 fine on the ruling New Democracy party for failing to protect the personal data of Greeks living abroad, following the “email-gate” scandal. The investigation was initiated after former MEP Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou was accused of sending unsolicited emails to expatriates before the European Parliament elections. Additionally, two former ND officials were fined for leaking a voter list, while the Ministry of Interior faced a €400,000 fine. The case is currently under criminal investigation for possible data protection violations.
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