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Alexis Charitsis resigns as leader of New Left: “Political disagreement cannot keep us trapped in stagnation”

According to the party’s statutes, Gabriel Sakellaridis is expected to succeed him as leader, while uncertainty remains over who will replace him as head of the Parliamentary Group

Pierrakakis meets with a delegation of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Banking Association

They discussed the current developments in the Greek and international economy as well as the challenges arising from the crisis in the Middle East

Christodoulides to Androulakis: “For the first time, solidarity in action, Cyprus is not part of the crisis”

Meeting between the President of Cyprus and the leader of PASOK – What they discussed

“Tehran has agreed never to acquire nuclear weapons, there is a regime change,” says Trump (Update)

Oil in Europe fell to $100, gas to €54 – Goldman Sachs on the European economy: Inflation at 5.6% and interest rate hikes of up to 200 basis points in the adverse scenario

Hadjidakis: Fuel reductions will go directly into the consumer’s pocket

The burden on petrol is overcompensated so far, said among others the deputy prime minister, who pointed out that the support measures will be implemented regardless of international developments

KYSEA: Meeting chaired by the Prime Minister on the Middle East crisis

According to reports, significant weapons systems are also expected to receive the “green light” during the session

Mitsotakis: Announced fuel pass, subsidy on diesel fuel and intervention for ferry tickets, see the 4 measures

For the preparation of the package, a meeting was held on Saturday at the Mansion Maximou under the Prime Minister with the participation of the economic staff (K. Pierrakakis, Th. Petralias) and the Vice President of the government Kostis Hatzidakis

Time for announcements on new financial support measures with fuel pass, intervention for diesel and ferry tickets

According to reports, the announcements may even be made today by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis himself. Government sources note that this intervention is unlikely to be the last, which is why planning includes “reserves” for what is expected to be a difficult period ahead

The U.S. lifts certain sanctions on Iranian oil for 30 days

The temporary lifting of sanctions applies only to Iranian oil already on ships, said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

New Left on a path of dissolution: Haritsis heading for resignation

Within the party, a majority faction has emerged calling for a more radical version of the party and corresponding alliances, with the party’s Secretary, Gavriil Sakellaridis, serving as an informal leader

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