The Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs has doubled the funding for its "Housing and Employment for the Homeless" program to 20 million euros. The expanded initiative will provide social housing, training, and subsidized employment for vulnerable groups, while also offering support for those looking to start their own businesses. The program's reach has grown from 42 to 89 municipalities, now including families in public housing and those in precarious living conditions.
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In a unique initiative, the Municipality of Thessaloniki has begun harvesting olives from the trees spread across the city to produce its very own municipal organic olive oil.
Greece's 2025 budget will focus on supporting vulnerable groups, maintaining fiscal discipline, and continuing tax cuts. As the government finalizes key decisions, balancing economic priorities with new EU fiscal rules will be crucial. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to announce the main economic policies at the Thessaloniki International Fair in September, while the Finance Ministry plans additional support for pensioners and reductions in social security contributions.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a 33% extraordinary tax on refinery profits during an interview, citing it as a measure of social justice amid high international oil market profits. Expected to yield €300 million, the tax aims to support the budget and assist vulnerable groups, particularly low pensioners.
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