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Parliament begins debate on the 2026 budget, vote on 16 December

The debate will begin with the statements by the general rapporteurs of the eight parliamentary groups

Kalafatis Family: A “quiet” leader exporting to more than 60 countries

The largest calcium carbonate producer in Greece and one of the biggest in the Balkans and Europe — A long history, three production facilities in Kefalonia, Athens, and Kavala, and continuous investment

Mitsotakis convenes party’s Central Committee: What he will say about Pierrakakis, the budget, farmers, and the message of responsibility to the MPs

MEPs who are registering a number of shocks from their constituencies will also take the floor

Weather: Mild with cold in the evening and north winds – What the meteorologists predict from 16 December onwards

A few showers at the weekend - Negative temperatures yesterday in mountainous settlements

International media reactions to Pierrakakis’ election to the Eurogroup

What Politico, DW, Les Echos, Le Monde, Bloomberg, Spiegel, Handelsblatt write about the Greek Finance Minister who will be the head of the Eurozone for the next 2.5 years

Mind the Gap: The Commission “exposes” Greece’s tax weaknesses

Greece under the Commission's microscope: mammoth tax exemptions, inequality at 31.8%, shadow economy at 21% and self-employed people declaring incomes below €10,000

Farmers plan to land with tractors at the port of Thessaloniki – New meeting with Tsiaras today in Crete

Apart from the tractors and agricultural vehicles, people from other blockades in the country are expected to participate in the mobilization

Pierrakakis also assumes the presidency of the ESM for the next 2.5 years

The Board of Governors of the European Stability Mechanism appointed Pierrakakis as its president for 2.5 years, effective December 12 — The Managing Director congratulated Kyriakos Pierrakakis on his election as president of the Eurogroup

Austria: Ban on Islamic headscarves in schools for girls under 14 becomes law

The law was approved by a large majority in Austria’s parliament, with the exception of the Greens, who deemed the measure unconstitutional — According to the government, about 12,000 girls and teenagers are affected by the new law

Death-row inmate executed in the US: He had been convicted of raping and murdering a woman 40 years ago

Harold Nichols had been sentenced to death for the rape and murder of 20-year-old college student Karen Pulley in 1988

International Mountain Day: Their protection is strengthened through ministerial decisions of the Ministry of Environment and Energy

The Ministry of Environment and Energy announces the reinforcement and expansion of the “Untrodden Mountains” program

Behind the scenes of Pierrakakis’ election to the Eurogroup: The “promises” and alliances before the vote that led to Van Peteghem’s withdrawal

The role of Greece’s strong comeback story and Belgium’s refusal to “unfreeze” Russian assets in its banking system — Watch video and photos

Larnaca named European Capital of Culture for 2030

The announcement by the president of the Expert Committee was met with great enthusiasm by the Larnaca team, who saw years of effort finally rewarded