European defense funds should go to EU members

European defense funds should go to EU members

The European Union seems to have crossed the Rubicon with respect to creating a substantial pan-European defense which, if implemented correctly, would ensure its security. It is indeed inconceivable that until now one of the most powerful political and economic entities in the world had been so dependent on others for its defense. But US …

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Unprotected against power theft | eKathimerini.com

Instances of theft against the country’s electricity grid is an endemic phenomenon which cannot be addressed unless inspections are intensified.  A package of measures has been announced, but it has not yet been fully implemented to limit this parasitic activity, which comes at the expense of consistent consumers and those who already bear high energy …

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Cyprus posts surplus of 1.6% of GDP in January

Cyprus posts surplus of 1.6% of GDP in January

[File photo] Cyprus recorded in January a general government surplus of 566.9 million euros (1.6% of GDP) according to the preliminary fiscal data by the Statistical Service (CyStat). The service said on Monday that the corresponding surplus for January 2024 amounted to €476.5 million (1.4% of GDP). Total revenue in January increased by €194.3 million …

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Greece on the sidelines? | eKathimerini.com

Greece on the sidelines? | eKathimerini.com

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) and European Council President Antonio Costa speak during a press conference after an emergency summit on Ukraine and European defense, in Brussels, on March 6. [Reuters] It is not unusual to see the absurd prevail as a central foreign policy narrative. And when it has, both Europe …

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Local defense industries see opportunity in European shift

Local defense industries see opportunity in European shift

[AMNA] As Europe attempts to wean itself off the US in terms of defense, a relatively small community of Greek businesses are mobilizing to take advantage of the opportunities that are opening up for themselves and for the country. These are approximately 250 mostly small businesses. Among them are the state-owned defense industries Hellenic Defense …

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Unfair criticism of the opposition

Unfair criticism of the opposition

PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis speaks in Parliament during a debate about a censure motion against the government, submitted by his party, on March 6. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ criticism (parroted by many others) that the opposition parties have no proposals on how to resolve the long-standing problems of the country’s railway is unfair. The InSocial …

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Greece’s population decline and its need for growth

Greece’s population decline and its need for growth

For many, the economic crisis that gripped Greece in the previous decade is over. However, its legacy is still there, and it goes well beyond the country’s economy. One such legacy is Greece’s birthrate, which was already declining, but the crisis accelerated its fall. As Greece faces a declining population, it also needs to ensure …

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Electronic health file ready for preliminary launch

Electronic health file ready for preliminary launch

[Intime News] An electronic health file that will serve as an easier, safer and more reliable way for doctors to get their patients’ medical histories is going online on Tuesday, albeit in preliminary form, as the platform is not expected to be fully operational until the end of the year. When it is completed, the …

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