
Greek State Budget Receives €9 Billion from Taxes in July
The Greek state budget closed July with full coffers, as tax revenues exceeded €9 billion, surpassing the monthly target by €528 million. Income tax was the main contributor.
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The Greek state budget closed July with full coffers, as tax revenues exceeded €9 billion, surpassing the monthly target by €528 million. Income tax was the main contributor.

The Greek State has announced €27 million in funding for the development of integrated oncological care services at Bodossakeio Hospital in Ptolemaida, Western Macedonia, welcomed by the Hellenic Cancer Federation.

A statement emphasizes that culture is a public good and an element of historical continuity, demanding protection and public accountability rather than being treated as a product or commercial asset.

The Olympic Rowing Center in Schinias has been officially transferred to the Greek state, specifically the Ministry of Sports, marking a new era for the facility. Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis emphasized that public property belongs to all Greeks.

A lawyer representing victims of Greece's wiretapping scandal has filed a new petition urging the Supreme Court prosecutor's office to reopen the shelved Predator spyware case, citing an admission by Intellexa founder Tal Dilian that he sold the system to the Greek state.

The Greek state budget will allocate 5 million euros to the Central Macedonia Region and the Municipalities of Oraiokastro and Pavlos Melas for infrastructure restoration following a major wildfire last Saturday, with initial benefits to be disbursed immediately.

The Greek state budget recorded a primary surplus of approximately 2.2 billion euros above its targets for the January-May 2026 period, according to final execution data released by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance.

Stavros Papastavrou announced significant interest in the share capital increase of ADMIE, assuring that the Greek state will maintain control over the company.

The Greek state mechanism has been mobilized to provide rapid relief and financial support to residents of Evia whose properties were affected by a recent earthquake, outlining the process for property owners to receive compensation.

The Greek state and ferry companies are providing significant discounts of up to 50% on ferry and air tickets for thousands of substitute teachers completing their service.

Employees of the State Theatre of Northern Greece accuse the management of not renewing contracts, leading to understaffing and exploitation.

The prosecutor at the Three-Member Felony Appeals Court in Larissa proposed rejecting the Greek State's declaration of representation in support of the prosecution during the trial for the Tempi train tragedy.

A criminal organization operating since 2019 in Northern Greece is estimated to have caused over 4.5 million euros in damages to the EU and the Greek state through fraudulent agricultural subsidies, using forged documents and post-mortem leases.

Final data from the General Accounting Office of the State shows a surge in VAT receipts, supporting a primary surplus of €5.185 billion for the first four months of the state budget, with net revenues at €25.2 billion and expenditures at €23.3 billion.

The number of debtors with overdue debts to the Greek state increased by almost 4% in March, according to data from the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE). This rise highlights ongoing challenges with public debt collection.

A London court ruled in favor of the Greek state in a case concerning the prepayment of GDP-linked warrants, rejecting objections from a group of investors.

The Greek state has made a landmark decision to waive its right to legal remedies and will not appeal compensation for the families of the Tempi train crash victims. This means the state will not pursue further legal action regarding the compensation already awarded or to be awarded.

The trial for the Tempi train tragedy has resumed in Greece, with the Greek State formally declaring its intention to support the prosecution against four specific defendants.

A Turkish prisoner, who spent 17 months in Greek prisons as an alleged trafficker before being acquitted on appeal, is set to receive over €10,000 in compensation from the Greek state.

Properties, tankers, and a hotel belonging to alleged members of a criminal organization involved in the production and distribution of illegal cigarettes have been seized in Greece, with the ring reportedly costing the Greek state one billion euros.

The article discusses the transformation of the reproduction method based on social "heredity" in the Greek state into a bureaucratic reproduction method, analyzing the crisis of a dynastic-bureaucratic state.

The Greek Public Prosecutor's office has declared its support for the indictment in the ongoing trial concerning the Tempi railway tragedy, introducing new developments to the proceedings.

Alexandra Sdoukou, spokesperson for New Democracy, emphasized the need for fundamental changes in the relationship between the state and citizens in Greece, advocating for transparency, meritocracy, and the elimination of patronage.

A Greek court has ruled the Greek state civilly liable for the Tempi train accident due to negligence in railway supervision, ordering it to pay €420,000 in compensation to victims' relatives.

A new quiz challenges participants to identify ten heroes from the 1821 Greek War of Independence based on images, testing their knowledge of the figures crucial to the establishment of the modern Greek state.

During the era of the newly established Greek State, fighters of the Greek Revolution, including Kolokotronis, stood alongside King Otto as he laid the foundation stone for the National Observatory of Athens.

A sophisticated criminal organization, involving accountants, TikTokers, and celebrities, created shell companies to commit fraud and tax evasion against the Greek state, leading to the seizure of luxury items like cars, watches, and gold bars.

A Greek commentary piece criticizes the state for allegedly profiteering at the expense of citizens, suggesting that if the economy were thriving, Prime Minister Mitsotakis would not be making certain statements to Bloomberg.

Pavlos Marinakis announced that the Greek Parliament has ratified a bill from the Ministry of Environment and Energy, approving four energy agreements between the Greek state and private entities, which is considered a decisive step for enhancing energy security.

Traffic congestion is a high priority for the Greek state, with authorities exploring new methods, including potential fines for driving alone, to reduce gridlock in major cities.

The debate on the lease agreements for the granting of rights for the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons between the Greek State and the Chevron and HELLENiQ Energy consortium…

Greece introduces new transparency obligations for public bodies regarding state advertising, implementing a new law and the European Media Freedom Regulation.

The ownership of the photographic collection depicting the executed individuals of Kessariani has been officially transferred to the Greek state, as announced by the Minister of Culture.

The European Commission has approved a €400 million Greek state aid scheme to support strategic investments in clean technologies, aiming to boost productive capacity for zero-emission technologies.

The European Commission has approved a €400 million Greek state aid scheme to support strategic investments that increase clean technology production capacity, aligning with clean technology agreement goals.
Reports indicate that state pensions in Greece are unable to implement cuts to payouts, as confirmed by eKathimerini.com.

The funeral of the renowned Greek philosopher Stelios Ramfos, who passed away at 87, will be held on Wednesday in Chalandri. The Greek state will fund the funeral, honoring his significant contributions.

The Greek state budget recorded a primary surplus of 4.491 billion euros in the first half of January-June 2026, exceeding its target by 2.538 billion euros, primarily due to better-than-expected tax revenues.

New data from the Ministry of Finance indicates a worsening situation regarding overdue state obligations, with public debts to private individuals now surpassing 3.7 billion euros.

The founder of Intellexa explicitly stated in a lawsuit that he sold the Predator spyware to the Greek state through entirely legal procedures, adding another piece of evidence to the government's and Mr. Mitsotakis's personal culpability.

Greece's State Budget Office has lowered its growth forecast, citing the war in the Persian Gulf as a contributing factor. The office also put forward proposals concerning housing policy.

The Greek state budget for January-May 2026 showed a surplus of approximately €3.6 billion, exceeding its target by €2.2 billion, with public revenues holding up despite the energy crisis.

The declaration for the Greek State's representation has been accepted in the ongoing trial concerning the Tempi train crash. This allows the state to participate in the legal proceedings.

The Greek Public Debt Management Agency is re-entering the markets today with a reissue of its 10-year bond. This move marks the Greek state's return to the financial markets.

The first lawsuit against the Greek state has been filed in Volos, with strong criticism from Kokkalis regarding government omissions, seeking judicial recognition of state bodies' responsibilities.

The trial for the Tempi train crash continues, with Wednesday set for lawyers to present their positions on the prosecutor's proposal regarding support for the prosecution. Concerns have been raised that the Greek state is only confronting four defendants, effectively exonerating the remaining 32.
A new state property agency in Greece is anticipated to be operational by this fall.

The first law for organizing land registration in the Greek state dates back to 1836, during the reign of Otto, with subsequent codifications in 1910 and 1923.

Greece's overdue state debts to the private sector reached €3.1 billion in the first quarter, with the total outstanding amount, including pending tax refunds, climbing to €3.869 billion. This indicates a significant financial burden on the state.

The number of debtors with overdue obligations to the Greek state increased by 3.99% in March, according to data released by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).

The Greek Public Prosecutor's Office is reportedly supporting charges against only four defendants in a case, a move critics suggest aligns with the government's "human error" narrative and implies a cover-up.

Pervin Hayrullah, a prominent activist from Greece’s Western Thrace Turkish community, spoke out against the Greek state, alleging attempts to assimilate the community and highlighting their suffering.
A new state package in Greece has been introduced with the objective of containing and stabilizing ferry fares.

PASOK MP Nadia Giannakopoulou has questioned Minister of State Akis Skertsos regarding the total value of contracts awarded by the Greek state to the "Big 4" consulting firms and other large consulting firms between 2019-2026.

The Greek state and Prime Minister claim ignorance regarding a serious issue concerning human rights and international legality, as the government is accused of hiring migrant mercenaries for illegal pushbacks.

Greece is experiencing a significant increase in overdue debts owed to the state, signaling growing economic pressure on households and businesses.
A limited number of state debtors in Greece have chosen to participate in a government settlement program. This indicates a potential lack of effectiveness or awareness regarding the initiative.
The Greek state is projected to generate €1 billion in revenue from gambling activities in 2025, indicating a significant financial contribution from the sector.

The Athens Administrative Court has issued its first decision recognizing the Greek state's responsibility for the Tempi railway tragedy, citing systemic omissions and insufficient oversight despite knowledge of dangerous conditions. The court awarded 400,000 euros in compensation to the relatives of the victims.

New revealing dialogues have come to light regarding a criminal organization in Greece, where three accountants, led by a 37-year-old, allegedly committed fraud against EFKA and the Greek state by opening fictitious companies.

Greek authorities have dismantled an organized economic fraud ring involving 226 individuals, including celebrities, who systematically defrauded the e-EFKA and the Greek state, using nightclubs as a front.

An article delves into the historical development and establishment of the female national costume in the newly formed Greek state during the 19th century.

The Greek state postal service is in a severe crisis, with mail volume dropping tenfold in 10 years and heavy losses, leading to proposals to close nearly half of its branches. The government may reconsider due to public outcry over initial closure plans.

The Greek State General Accounting Office is closely monitoring the impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East on the budget, noting both positive and negative developments in fiscal data.

N. Iliopoulos revealed in Parliament the Intellexa owner's claim that the Greek state was operating the Predator spyware, sparking a political controversy.

Greek state coffers collected over €360,000 in fines from helmet violations in just one week, as the non-use of helmets has become a priority for the Hellenic Police since last summer.

Greece's Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations (HCAP) plans to tender projects with a total budget exceeding 1 billion euros this year through its Strategic Contracts Unit (PPF).
Doctors in Greece are increasingly leaving state hospitals for private practice due to better pay, creating a drain on the public health system.

The European Commission has approved a €400 million Greek state aid scheme to support strategic investments in clean technologies, aiming to boost production capacity for green technologies in Greece.

Does the album of a German officer contain additional documents? The Central Council of Modern Monuments is examining whether the photographs should be designated as monuments, a crucial step for a claim by the Greek state The post Kaisariani documents move into a claim trajectory: Ministry of Culture delegation in Ghent, investigation into whether more material exists appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Twenty years after a major corruption affair, a Munich court rejected a damages claim of millions of euros against Siemens by the former Greek state-owned company OTE, closing one of the last chapters for the German conglomerate.

The Greek government's outstanding debts to its citizens and private entities have accumulated to 3.55 billion euros. This figure represents the total amount the public sector owes to individuals and businesses.

On July 27, 1832, the National Assembly in Nafplio ratified the selection of the 17-year-old Bavarian prince Otho, paving the way for the establishment of monarchy in the newly formed Greek state.

A discussion highlights the significant weaknesses of the Greek state in the institutional integration of insularity, where general principles clash with reality, despite constitutional recognition for a quarter-century.

The Greek state will no longer pursue claims on agricultural properties it had previously granted, resolving a decades-long issue for thousands of citizens under law 5293/2026.

Reports indicate that not just one, but multiple emails containing personal data were allegedly transferred from the Greek state to political party officials, raising significant concerns about data protection.

The Greek State Orchestra returns to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus to perform Gustav Mahler's Eighth Symphony, participating in the 'Farewell Celebrations' of the Athens Epidaurus Festival.

The Greek state budget has registered a new surplus in the first five months of the year, primarily attributed to a significant increase in tax revenues from both indirect and direct taxes, which remain at high rates.

The trial for the Tempi train crash continues, with defense lawyers presenting their arguments regarding the prosecutor's proposal to accept the representations of the Bar Associations. A request to submit a document concerning the Greek State's declaration of appearance was rejected.

The Greek state, through its legal counsel, made its first statement in the Tempi train crash trial following the prosecutor's proposal, which suggested not accepting the state's representation.

The prosecutor has proposed accepting the submissions from the Bar Associations while rejecting statements from the Panhellenic Union of Traction Personnel and the Greek State.

The Panhellenic Federation of Postal Unions (POST) expressed concern over the financial state of Hellenic Post (ELTA), attributing it partly to 40 million euros owed by the Greek state for Universal Service obligations.

Data from the General Government for the first quarter of this year reveal a surge in the Greek state's overdue obligations to the private sector, with the total amount approaching 3.9 billion euros.

On May 25, 1834, two prominent military figures of the 1821 Greek Revolution, Theodoros Kolokotronis and Dimitrios Plapoutas, were controversially sentenced to death by the nascent Greek state.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I in Athens to discuss various issues, including the Halki Theological School and the plight of Christians in the Middle East. The Patriarch also delivered messages on scientific progress and humanity during his visit to Greece.

The article calls for a reflection on the foundational texts that define the modern Greek state, urging readers to remember that current societal conditions are not what they deserve.

Anastasios Psaropoulos commented on the public's reaction to the Greek state's appearance in the Tempi train crash trial, interpreting it as an attempt to disclaim responsibility. The state is reportedly directing blame towards the station master and three inspectors involved in the incident.

Greece's Public Power Corporation (PPC) announced a significant €4 billion share capital increase. The Greek state confirmed its intention to participate in this capital raise.

Greek authorities have dismantled an illicit cigarette smuggling ring, causing an estimated €1 billion in damages to the state. The operation led to the seizure of significant assets, including a hotel, villas, and tankers.

Greek public administration officials are examining eight international practices that could transform the Greek state, focusing on innovation in public administration.

An article discusses the Greek Revolution, its role in establishing the Greek state, and its impact on the Holy Alliance, focusing on the significance of Missolonghi.

Greece is in a trajectory of growth, and is in a position to absorb the crisis in the Middle East, Greek National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis told 'Le Point' magazine and…

The Hellenic-German Chamber emphasized the necessity for the Greek state to provide more incentives for individuals and businesses to secure insurance, particularly against natural disasters.

The Administrative Court of First Instance has awarded the first lawsuit related to the Tempi train tragedy, ordering the Greek state to pay 400,000 euros to four relatives of a victim.

An exhibition featuring coins and stamps that narrate the 1821 Greek Revolution and the birth of the modern Greek state has opened in Kalloni, Lesbos, including a complete series of the first Phoenix currency.

The legal proceedings are fully underway in Athens for 22 defendants arrested in a large-scale operation by the Financial Crime Unit concerning a 33 million euro fraud case against the Greek state.

Greece marks 205 years since the start of the Greek Revolution of 1821, an event that ultimately led to the establishment of the modern Greek state.

The Greek state is increasingly turning to expensive private consultancies to provide services for the public sector.

Greek state security services are on heightened alert with emergency measures, as Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis warned of 'potential risks' to the country, announcing fines from 'smart cameras' and a new traffic plan.

The Greek Parliament is debating four contracts signed between the Greek state and the American energy company Chevron, concerning hydrocarbon exploration and potential exploitation activities in offshore areas near Crete and the Peloponnese.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis posted about the Hoyer collection with photographs from the Occupation era that came into the possession of the Greek state.

"The transfer of ownership of the photographic collection, from which the photos of the executed people of Kaisariani originated, has been completed," the minister stated on Saturday morning...

The European Commission has given its approval for a 400-million-euro Greek state aid scheme designed to support strategic investments in clean technologies.

The European Commission has approved a Greek state aid scheme totaling 400 million euros to support strategic investments by businesses in clean technologies.