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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Greece's Struggle: Low Pay and Rising Costs Spark Protests

Greece is facing a tough time. People are not happy with their wages. They feel it's hard to make ends meet. This is happening while the government is about to vote on the budget for 2026. Many workers, like doctors and teachers, went on strike. They want better pay. They say their salaries are not

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Greece's Remarkable Financial Comeback: From Crisis to Eurogroup Leadership

Greece has made an impressive turnaround. Just a decade ago, it was on the brink of financial disaster. Today, it's leading the way in Europe's financial affairs. Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greece's finance minister, has been chosen to head the Eurogroup. This group is made up of finance ministers from c

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Greece's Finance Minister Takes EU Stage Amid Domestic Storms

Greece's finance minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, has secured a significant EU role, becoming the president of the Eurogroup. This group includes economy and finance ministers from across the EU. His election comes at a time when Greece is facing serious issues at home. Pierrakakis is known for his

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Greece's Finance Minister Takes on a Big New Role

Greece's Finance Minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, just got a huge promotion. He's now the head of the Eurogroup, a group of finance ministers from countries that use the euro. This is a big deal for Greece, and the Prime Minister, Mitsotakis, is pretty happy about it. In a speech, Mitsotakis said th

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Dec 10 2025LIFESTYLE

Greece: The New Hotspot for Retirees Seeking Affordability and a Healthy Lifestyle

Greece is making waves as the top retirement destination, thanks to its affordable living, excellent healthcare, and welcoming culture. This Mediterranean gem has climbed to the top of the retirement rankings, offering a lifestyle that's both enriching and budget-friendly. The country's economic gr

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Global Team-Up for Next-Gen Jet: Who's Next to Join?

Italy's defence chief recently hinted that more countries might soon hop on board the GCAP jet project. This isn't just any jet—it's a high-tech, next-gen fighter set to debut around 2035. Right now, Italy, Britain, and Japan are the main players, but Germany, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Canada are

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Nov 30 2025HEALTH

Uncovering Real-World Bladder Cancer Care in Italy

Italy has been lagging in understanding how muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) affects patients in everyday life. Unlike lab experiments, this is about real patients and real treatments. Researchers turned to administrative databases to gather information on patient characteristics and treatment

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Nov 27 2025CRIME

Italy Takes a Stand Against Femicide

Italy has made a bold move to tackle violence against women. Lawmakers from all sides came together to pass a new law. This law makes femicide a specific crime in Italy's legal system. Femicide refers to the murder of women due to gender-based violence. Those found guilty of this crime can now face

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Nov 26 2025FINANCE

Italy's Digital Payment Platform Set for Major Shift

Italy is on the brink of a significant change in its digital payment landscape. The government is close to finalizing a deal to sell its popular e-payment service, PagoPa, to two state-owned companies. This move is part of Italy's broader strategy to modernize and consolidate its digital assets. Th

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Italy's Mixed Steps on Women's Rights

Italy's government is taking steps to improve women's rights, but not without some setbacks. Recently, the Senate delayed a bill that would make it clear that sex without consent is rape. This bill was supposed to be a big deal, as it would update Italy's old laws that only consider rape if there's

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