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Political storm over Karystianou’s statement on abortions: The reactions, the “camps,” and the relatives
Karystianou’s statement about a “public consultation on the right to abortion” sparked fierce reactions from the government, the opposition, and relatives of victims, with parties describing it as a non-negotiable, fundamental right
Opinion Poll: New Democracy Rises to 30.2%, Leading by 16.8 Points — Karystianou draws from Hellenic Solution, Niki, SYRIZA, and Plevsi
The latest Opinion Poll shows a half-point gain for New Democracy (ND), reaching 30.2% in vote estimate
Minor dispute at Maximos Mansion between the President of Kastoria Livestock Association and the Rector of the University of Thessaly regarding goat and sheep pox
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made it clear that the issue is fundamental to Greek livestock farming and that the government will not negotiate on it
Marinakis: The four contracts for hydrocarbons have been approved, aiming to start exploration in 2026
The government spokesman, while briefing the political editors, expressed the government's solidarity with the Spanish people for the railway accident, presented data on the extrajudicial mechanism, energy and employment, while he also referred to developments in hydrocarbons, labour and aviation.
Karystianou: Abortions a matter of public consultation – I speak with people from all parties
“Because I am a pediatrician, I am torn as to which rights should prevail, those of the mother or of the embryo” – Regarding the party she is in the process of founding, she said she would not want labels “because I speak with people who belong to all parties”
35 MPs, alone, searching for a party: Which independents are “flirting” with President Maria and Tsipras
The emerging party of Karystianou is particularly appealing to those coming from Niki, as well as to Sarakis, who was elected with Velopoulos. Some overtures are also being made by Tzakri. Admiral Apostolakis is undecided, while Athena Linou and Giannis Sarakiotis appear closer to Tsipras
Today’s meeting between Mitsotakis and the “farmer leaders” seen as a step toward de-escalation: Targeted improvements with no cost on the table
The meeting at the Maximos Mansion is set for 13:00 – Certain adjustments to the package for the primary sector that do not entail fiscal costs could be made, in order to provide a path to a “dignified exit” for the farm union leaders
