The European Commission has given its approval to the new OPEKEPE, reinstating the accreditation of the Greek Payments Organization. This decision allows the organization to resume its functions.

The Greek politician known as 'Frapés' has been indicted for false testimony, related to his invocation of the 'right to silence' when appearing before a parliamentary committee for OPEKEPE.

Trial dates have been set for four Greek Members of Parliament—Senetakis, Boukoros, Skrekas, and Papakostas—who face charges from the European Public Prosecutor's Office regarding cases related to OPEKEPE.

Four active New Democracy Members of Parliament, including Kostas Skrekas, Christos Boukoros, and Maximos Senetakis, are set to stand trial in the autumn for their alleged involvement in the OPEKEPE illegal subsidies case.

The Greek Prime Minister is accused of distorting reality regarding the OPEKEPE scandal, with four ruling party MPs facing charges, while also making statements about spring elections and constitutional review.

Mr. Marinakis stated that the current government is gradually reversing provisions enacted during the previous SYRIZA administration, specifically mentioning the Katrougalos law, the 13th pension, and OPEKEPE.

PASOK has strongly criticized New Democracy, stating it is audacious for them to point fingers regarding the OPEKEPE scandal. PASOK asserts that New Democracy was responsible for creating the scandal.

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis expressed certainty that the four MPs referred to justice in the OPEKEPE case will be 'necessarily acquitted,' alleging a deliberate intervention in the process.

Dimitris Vartzopoulos commented on the European Prosecutor's decision to archive his case concerning OPEKEPE, stating that some intended to tarnish reputations.

New Democracy MP Katerina Papakosta stated that "truth does not fear the judgment of Justice" following misdemeanor charges in the OPEKEPE case, emphasizing the collapse of the narrative regarding felony responsibilities and confirming her candidacy.

M. Senetakis stated he would defend his honor and reputation, asserting he has not committed any offense, following an announcement by the European Prosecutor's Office regarding the OPEKEPE case.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has defended politicians amid the OPEKEPE controversy and criticized the European Public Prosecutor's Office for alleged interference. Government sources have also responded sharply to PASOK's criticism, accusing the opposition of prejudging justice decisions and distorting reality regarding the ongoing investigation into the OPEKEPE case.

Greek officials Tsiaras and Boukoros have responded to the European Public Prosecutor's Office indictment regarding OPEKEPE, with Tsiaras stating the decision restores truth about him and Boukoros emphasizing that indictment does not imply guilt.

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated that four MPs facing criminal prosecution by the European Public Prosecutor's Office in the OPEKEPE case are presumed innocent. He called for apologies from those who previously labeled the government as having 'indicted members'.

A court in Thessaloniki, Greece, has convicted the alleged 'mastermind' of a scheme involving illegal agricultural subsidies from OPEKEPE, imposing a 12-month suspended sentence.

PASOK has commented on the Athens Misdemeanor Court's conviction of Dimitris Melas and Athanasia Reppa in the OPEKEPE case, asserting that the ruling confirms the affair was a 'blue' (referring to New Democracy) scandal.

The Athens Misdemeanor Court has sentenced former OPEKEPE president Dimitris Melas and former director Athanasia Reppa to a suspended prison term of 5 years and 8 months, following an upgrade of the indictment.

The Tri-member Criminal Court unanimously found former OPEKEPE president Dimitris Melas and former director of Direct Aid and Technical Works, Athanasia Reppa, guilty of dereliction of duty and harboring a criminal.

An Athens court has imposed prison sentences of one to three years and fines ranging from 500 to 8,000 euros on 57 farmers from Crete, who were found guilty of illegally receiving European subsidies through OPEKEPE.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that €617.5 million has been paid to 530,000 farmers through OPEKEPE, highlighting the positive results of transferring the system to AADE. He emphasized the progress in streamlining the agricultural subsidy system.

The Three-Member Misdemeanors Court found 57 producers from Crete guilty of illegally obtaining subsidies from OPEKEPE by falsely declaring land in Kastoria, though one producer was acquitted after repaying €30,000.

A document reveals that the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Brussels was aware of a series of violations by the former Head of Internal Audit of OPEKEPE, Tycheropoulou. Despite this, she was asked to assist in investigations rather than being scrutinized herself.

Greece's SYRIZA-PS party has issued a joint statement, with its Agricultural Policy department and sector head V. Kokkalis, accusing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of involvement in a scandal related to OPEKEPE.

Three individuals were jailed overnight out of 12 who testified in connection with a new case of illegal subsidies totaling 2.5 million euros from OPEKEPE in Kozani and Agrinio, following a marathon interrogation process.

The accuracy of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) investigations is being challenged following developments in the OPEKEPE case. These developments led to 13 New Democracy MPs being sent to the judiciary and caused significant political turbulence within the government majority.

Two of the thirteen individuals accused in a case of illegal subsidies through the OPEKEPE organization in Kozani and Agrinio, Greece, have been released on restrictive conditions and bail after their testimonies.

A video has emerged showing authorities cutting open a cabinet belonging to Paraskevi Tyheropoulou during an investigation at the OPEKEPE offices in Greece, with another video showing a folder containing applications.

Fourteen people, including a leader and an "executive coordinator," have been arrested in Kozani and Agrinio, Greece, for their involvement in an illegal OPEKEPE subsidies scheme where they allegedly declared public land to cover their tracks.

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is under fire for its handling of the Geoinformation Infrastructure contract, with critics pointing to problematic procedures amidst the ongoing OPEKEPE scandal.

The Greek 'FBI' is conducting another major operation concerning illegal subsidies from OPEKEPE, targeting over 2.5 million euros in Agrinio and Kozani.

Accused individuals, believed to be leading members of a criminal organization from Northern Greece that illegally collected subsidies from OPEKEPE, are continuing to provide their apologies before the European investigator.

The alleged leaders and sub-leaders of a criminal network operating in Northern Greece, accused of illegally collecting European subsidies through OPEKEPE, appeared before an investigator today.

Former minister and New Democracy official Andreas Loverdos described the OPEKEPE case as an 'unprecedented miscarriage of justice,' citing the Tyheropoulou report and raising numerous questions about the affair.

One of 22 individuals accused of belonging to a criminal organization on Crete, allegedly involved in illegally collecting subsidies from OPEKEPE, has been provisionally detained following a two-day hearing.

An operation dubbed 'Harvest' by the Greek Directorate for Combating Organized Crime revealed a criminal network that illegally collected OPEKEPE subsidies for years, leading to 1,151 indictments.

The interrogations of 22 individuals arrested in connection with an illegal agricultural subsidies ring involving OPEKEPE are currently in progress.

Seventeen individuals arrested in Thessaloniki, Kilkis, Serres, and Athens face five felony charges for allegedly receiving illegal subsidies from OPEKEPE.

Pavlos Marinakis commented on the Tyheropoulou report regarding OPEKEPE, stating that it found no damage to European funds from parliamentary interventions and called for opposition parties to apologize for their previous accusations.

Twenty-two individuals arrested in Crete for illegal OPEKEPE subsidies have been brought before the European Public Prosecutor's Office, facing felony charges, with two accountant brothers identified as having central roles in the scheme.

An insider has alleged that complaints submitted to OPEKEPE, the Greek agricultural payments organization, were disregarded, raising concerns about the handling of grievances within the agency.

Seventeen individuals have been arrested in Greece during a new series of raids conducted by OPEKEPE, the country's agricultural payments organization.

A Greek political commentary welcomes the new party of Alex Tsipras and criticizes the New Democracy government for allegedly weaponizing institutions and covering up scandals related to OPEKEPE and wiretaps.

The upcoming visit of the European Parliament's Budgetary Control Committee (CONT) to Greece to investigate the OPEKEPE case has sparked strong political reactions, with PASOK alleging an ongoing cover-up of the scandal.

A criminal organization operating in Crete was found to have illegally obtained subsidies from OPEKEPE, the Greek organization responsible for agricultural payments.

Opposition proposals to establish a preliminary inquiry committee for Spilios Livanos and Foteini Arabatzi concerning the OPEKEPE case were rejected in the Greek Parliament.

Βέβαιη για την αθωότητά της, η Φωτεινή Αραμπατζή, συντάχθηκε με την απόφαση της πλειοψηφίας για απόρριψη των προτάσεων για τη σύσταση προκαταρκτικής επιτροπής, με βάση τη δικογραφία της ευρωπαϊκής…

A fierce confrontation erupted in the Greek Parliament between PASOK-KINAL President Nikos Androulakis and Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis during a discussion concerning the National Intelligence Service (EYP) and the Payment and Control Agency for Community Aid Schemes (OPEKEPE).

It was stressed that transparency and honesty are institutional obligations, not mere moralizing, in relation to the OPEKEPE scandal. The scandal is based on a prosecutorial file alleging fraud.

Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food, Margaritis Schinas, addressed the Borizia fraud case, involving a family accused of terrorizing residents and illegally collecting subsidies through OPEKEPE.

Greek authorities have dismantled a gang in Vorizia that allegedly terrorized the local community for five years, using extortion, beatings, and arson to steal from OPEKEPE.

Adonis Georgiadis commented on Nikos Androulakis's stance regarding an error in his asset declaration, linking it to the OPEKEPE case and the request for a preliminary inquiry committee concerning livestock farmers from Serres.

The article discusses PASOK's political maneuvers, including its stable relationship with New Democracy, and its opposition to a pre-investigation concerning Livanos-Arabatzis regarding OPEKEPE.

Meetings are scheduled for the end of May concerning the alleged cover-up of the OPEKEPE scandal and Maximos_gate, with the Maximos government reportedly aiming to block preliminary investigations into Livanos and Arabatzis, as well as the parliamentary inquiry into wiretapping.

PASOK expresses anger over the Greek government's double rejection of an investigative committee into wiretaps and a preliminary inquiry into OPEKEPE, leading to considerations of a no-confidence motion.

The Greek government has rejected calls for a ministerial inquiry into the OPEKEPE probe, opting not to investigate the matter further and retaining Minister Livanos in his position. This decision has raised questions regarding transparency and accountability.

Paraskevi Tyheropoulou has raised serious questions about equal treatment and impartiality of the administration, following AADE's appeal against a court decision that ordered her reinstatement to her position as Director of Internal Affairs at OPEKEPE.

New Democracy is reportedly preparing to reject PASOK's proposal for a preliminary investigation into Spilios Livanos and Foteini Arabatzi concerning the OPEKEPE case.

The Greek government is currently evaluating a request from the PASOK party to launch a probe into the OPEKEPE case.

PASOK is preparing to submit a proposal for a preliminary investigative committee concerning OPEKEPE, targeting former Minister of Rural Development Spilios Livanos and another former official.

The Greek Prime Minister is facing criticism for allegedly acting as if no case is pending against OPEKEPE from the European Prosecutor's Office, involving half of his parliamentary group.

The agricultural sector faces multiple challenges such as increased production costs, the OPEKEPE scandal, Mercosur, and the chaotic spread of RES.

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis has dismissed the cases sent to Parliament by the European Prosecutor's Office regarding OPEKEPE (agricultural payments organization) as 'ridiculous,' expressing confidence that no convictions will result.

The EU prosecutor has flagged alleged corruption within OPEKEPE, the Greek payment and control agency for EU agricultural funds, as reported by eKathimerini.com.

A heated argument erupted between Zoe Konstantopoulou and Fotini Arabatzi regarding OPEKEPE during a briefing on railway safety by the CEO of Hellenic Railways.

Giorgos Xylouris, a farmer unionist known as 'Frapés,' is facing trial before the Athens Misdemeanor Court for repeatedly invoking his 'right to silence' during his testimony before a parliamentary inquiry committee concerning OPEKEPE.

Greek Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis stated that the government never denied the serious problems within the OPEKEPE agricultural payments organization and was the only one to take political responsibility and implement interventions.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis criticized the European Public Prosecutor's Office for its handling of corruption investigations into New Democracy officials linked to farm subsidy fraud, defending his party members.

New Democracy spokesperson Alexandra Sdoukou discussed the archiving of OPEKEPE cases involving nine MPs and criticized PASOK for opposing the proposed solution despite highlighting the problem.

The Greek government has gone on the offensive, questioning the European Public Prosecutor’s Office's handling of OPEKEPE cases after nine were archived, while four MPs remain on New Democracy election lists, challenging the opposition's 'government of the accused' claims.

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis expressed certainty that four New Democracy MPs, facing criminal prosecution for illegal OPEKEPE subsidies, will be acquitted, accusing the European Public Prosecutor's Office of political interference.

The OPEKEPE saga continues with European prosecutors still actively involved in investigations. Meanwhile, there are reports of changes in beverage policies at the Presidency, with Aperol and wine allowed but no hard liquor.

Greek MP Katerina Papakosta has broken her silence regarding the European Prosecutor's indictment in the OPEKEPE case, insisting on her innocence and announcing her intention to run for re-election.

K. Papakosta publicly declared her innocence regarding the OPEKEPE case, stating that truth does not fear the judgment of justice and her innocence will shine.

K. Tsiaras stated that the European Prosecutor's decision to archive the case file related to OPEKEPE restores the truth regarding his involvement, suggesting an exoneration from previous accusations.

Opposition parties are criticizing the government's previous denial of a scandal at OPEKEPE, as criminal charges against New Democracy MPs mark a significant development in the case.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis have commented on the OPEKEPE case and the European Public Prosecutor's Office, with Mitsotakis stating politicians were unfairly slandered and Marinakis criticizing the opposition.

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has initiated prosecutions against four members of parliament and 18 other individuals. The charges also involve former officials from the OPEKEPE organization.

A Greek politician, Famelos, stated that those responsible for the OPEKEPE scandal, involving over 1 billion euros in stolen subsidies, should be prosecuted instead of farmers.

The Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) stated that the unanimous conviction of former OPEKEPE president Dimitris Melas and former director Ath. Reppa by the Athens Misdemeanor Court proves a "blue" scandal of community resource misappropriation. Melas was also a former New Democracy MEP candidate.

A three-member misdemeanor court found two former OPEKEPE executives guilty of dereliction of duty and harboring a criminal. The charge of document embezzlement was upgraded from a misdemeanor to a felony.

PASOK responded to Alexandra Sdoku's call for Giannis Sgouros' expulsion by stating it was hypocritical for New Democracy to speak of expulsions, given their failure to expel those involved in OPEKEPE, Asimakopoulou, and Avgenakis.

The estimated 'damage' from illegal agricultural subsidies has reached 69 million euros, according to data presented by the Minister of Rural Development.

Dimitris Melas, former president of the Greek agricultural payments organization OPEKEPE, appeared in court for his trial, where he claimed to be a victim of "character assassination" during his defense.

The article criticizes Prime Minister Mitsotakis's assertion that technology can combat corruption, reminding readers of past scandals such as OPEKEPE and Predator, and questioning the effectiveness of legislative provisions.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces criticism regarding various issues, including the OPEKEPE scandal, wiretaps, the Tempi tragedy, rising costs, and a perceived institutional decline under his leadership.

Twelve individuals from Kozani and Agrinio are testifying before a European prosecutor concerning alleged illegal subsidies received from OPEKEPE, with two arrested suspects already remanded.

A revealing dialogue between Babasidis and 'Frappe' (Xylouris) sheds light on efforts to discredit the woman who brought the OPEKEPE scandal to public attention.

A scandal involving OPEKEPE officials has emerged, with one employee, Ms. Tyheropoulou, implicated after initially rejected applications were found approved in her drawer. The scheme reportedly involved using relatives and declaring public land in Agrinio and Kozani to fraudulently obtain agricultural subsidies.

Greek authorities, in an operation dubbed 'Harvest,' dismantled a criminal organization and arrested 14 individuals in Kozani and Agrinio for a 2.4 million euro fraud against OPEKEPE, which even involved plots of sacred temples.

The article discusses recent Greek government reshuffles involving Mitsotakis and Nikos A., the OPEKEPE 2 fiasco, and broader topics including Google, AI, NVIDIA, and Greece's dominance in the tanker industry.

Haralambos Athanasiou made his first statement after the OPEKEPE case file was archived, stating that the accusation was completely unfounded.

A legal case concerning alleged illegal European subsidies via OPEKEPE, which implicated New Democracy MPs Charalambos Athanasiou and Tasos Chatzivasileiou for dereliction of duty, is reportedly being archived.

Seventeen individuals arrested in connection with an organized subsidy fraud scheme involving OPEKEPE in Northern Greece are being brought before investigative authorities today.

Leaked details from the report compiled by expert Paraskevi Tyheropoulou for OPEKEPE introduce new data into the case, reportedly changing the image of political figures involved and 'shrinking' the estimated damage.

The first 12 of 22 defendants accused in the OPEKEPE illegal subsidies case in Crete have been released, some with and some without restrictive conditions, following their testimonies before the investigating judge.

Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated that the Tyxeropoulou report "drastically changes the data" regarding the OPEKEPE case, noting that the opposition is not learning from the situation.

Seventeen individuals arrested in Northern Greece are facing felony charges in connection with a new case of illegal subsidies from OPEKEPE, and have been brought before the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

The latest group of suspects involved in the OPEKEPE fraud case are currently testifying to the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), as investigations continue into the alleged irregularities.

Individuals arrested in connection with a complex criminal organization that illegally received OPEKEPE subsidies over the past five years are being brought before the European Public Prosecutor's Office today.

Authorities anticipate further arrests in connection with the OPEKEPE fraud case, with estimated damages reaching €4.5 million. Operations are ongoing across the country to address the widespread fraud.

Greek police conducted a new operation in Thessaloniki, leading to 16 arrests in connection with illegal agricultural subsidies distributed through the Hellenic Agricultural Payments Organization (OPEKEPE). The investigation focuses on fraudulent claims for agricultural aid.

Kostas Tsiaras and Notis Mitarakis provided explanations to European Prosecutors regarding a report on OPEKEPE, which allegedly contained "structural errors." K. Papakosta also made claims related to the investigation.

New criminal organizations with "family mafia" characteristics have been uncovered after a months-long, coordinated police investigation in Crete, revealing a cocaine circuit, OPEKEPE subsidies, and connections among those arrested.

"You cannot overlook OPEKEPE as just 'a case file with indications'," stressed the parliamentary representative of SYRIZA-PS, speaking in Parliament.

Non-political individuals have been summoned by European Prosecutors to provide explanations by June 5 regarding the investigated subsidies from OPEKEPE.

Non-political individuals associated with OPEKEPE, the Greek agricultural payments organization, have been given a deadline of June 5 by the European Public Prosecutor's Office to provide explanations. This marks the opening of an inquiry into the organization.

The Greek government is reportedly "amnesty-ing" officials Livanos and Arabatzis in connection with the OPEKEPE scandal, fearing potential leaks during a parliamentary debate.

The Greek parliament is set to reject a preliminary inquiry into the OPEKEPE scandal, while political maneuvering aims to prevent a new investigative committee on wiretaps, dubbed 'Maximu_gate'.

Greece is transferring agricultural payments from OPEKEPE to the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), with 2.2 billion euros in payments expected by the end of 2026. Officials stated that this move aims to end misuse and corruption in the system.

Former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis has sharply criticized the government's handling of community aid through OPEKEPE, describing its management as scandalous and driven by clientelistic practices.

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has mistakenly issued felony summonses to several New Democracy MPs who are under investigation for misdemeanors related to the OPEKEPE case, prompting criticism of 'carelessness' from New Democracy.

The Greek government is being accused of attempting to cover up a scandal within OPEKEPE, the organization responsible for agricultural payments, with calls for the rule of law to prevail.

SYRIZA criticized the government's refusal to allow a preliminary inquiry into the OPEKEPE scandal, calling it "another cover-up" and stating that the government is trying to close a serious case before it can even be investigated, despite evidence from the European Prosecutor's Office.

A new Marc poll indicates that New Democracy maintains over 30% support in Greece, but issues such as the cost of living, the Tempi train disaster, and OPEKEPE are negatively impacting the government's standing.

The Greek government is intensifying its political counter-offensive against PASOK and Tsipras, engaging in new parliamentary battles over issues like OPEKEPE and wiretaps, as political pressure mounts.

The Greek government is accused of undermining the rule of law, justice, and independent authorities, with specific mentions of the Tempi crime, wiretapping scandal, and the OPEKEPE scandal.

The former head of OPEKEPE, the Greek agricultural payments organization, has detailed the 'mess' he intended to 'fix' during his tenure.

The OPEKEPE trial in Greece continued for a third day with Varra's testimony, who criticized the private company serving as a technical consultant and the former Minister of Rural Development, Makis Voridis.

Prosecutor Laura Kövesi's presentation at the Delphi Forum on the OPEKEPE issue, which she called synonymous with corruption, disappointed expectations as she reportedly failed to explain Europe's actions to stop it.

Greece's PASOK party is escalating its rhetoric, with a focus on opinion polls and the party of Alexis Tsipras, while criticizing the government over OPEKEPE cases and alleged dealings between the Maximos Mansion and New Democracy MPs.

Five major scandals—Novartis, OPEKEPE, wiretapping, Tempi, and Recycling Houses—are reportedly shaking the Maximos Mansion, making the scenario of early elections prohibitive for the Greek government.

New Democracy spokesperson Alexandra Sdoukou criticized PASOK, accusing them of making billions in promises with zero responsibility, in relation to the OPEKEPE case and issues of fiscal credibility.

Judicial authorities have scheduled the trials for four Members of Parliament who are being prosecuted by the European Public Prosecutor's Office in connection with the investigation into illegal subsidies through OPEKEPE. The first trial is set for October 2.

PASOK has launched a frontal attack on the government and spokesperson Marinakis regarding the OPEKEPE scandal. Through Kostas Tsoukalas, PASOK accused the government spokesperson of treating the scandal as just another 'normal' occurrence for New Democracy.

SYRIZA has accused Prime Minister Mitsotakis of audacity for demanding accountability regarding the OPEKEPE scandal. The party asserts that Mitsotakis is responsible for the situation.

A fierce debate erupted between Adonis Georgiadis and Kostas Tsoukalas on Action 24 regarding the European Prosecutor's Office and OPEKEPE, with accusations exchanged about past failures and political connections.

K. Hatzidakis stated that the European Public Prosecutor's Office must be cautious regarding issues that create impressions and can affect public life, emphasizing that no one is asking for any illegality to be covered up.

The Greek government has escalated its criticism of PASOK following a decision by the European Public Prosecutor's Office regarding OPEKEPE. Government sources are demanding an apology from PASOK to the nine MPs they implicated.

Minister of Development Takis Theodorikakos stated that the attempt to morally discredit the New Democracy party in the OPEKEPE case has failed, as all their officials have been proven innocent following recent developments.

Boukoros has responded to his prosecution regarding the OPEKEPE case, stating that the referral does not imply guilt and expressing certainty in his innocence. He believes the truth will ultimately come to light.

Government sources in Greece have questioned whether PASOK will apologize to the nine MPs they allegedly 'hung out to dry' regarding the OPEKEPE case, stating that PASOK's distortion of reality will lead to a decline in polls.

Tsoukalas has criticized Marinakis regarding the OPEKEPE case, accusing the government of attempting to shift blame and portray itself as the accuser rather than the accused.

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis reviewed developments in the OPEKEPE case and investigations into New Democracy MPs, asserting that most cases were archived and describing the allegations as 'amusing'.

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has filed charges against 18 individuals, including former high-ranking officials of the Greek agricultural payments organization OPEKEPE, such as former President Skrekas.

SYRIZA-PS announced it would immediately submit an amendment to halt the prosecutions of farmers, following calls for accountability regarding the OPEKEPE scandal.

Two former executives of OPEKEPE, Melas and Reppas, have been handed suspended sentences of five years and eight months.

The former president of OPEKEPE, Dimitris Melas, and former director Athanasia Reppa were convicted, and their charges upgraded to a felony, regarding their handling of controls and the Paraskevi Tyheropoulou report.

Fifty-seven farmers from Crete have been convicted and sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison for illegally obtaining subsidies from OPEKEPE. The convictions highlight a crackdown on fraudulent agricultural claims.

The trial concerning OPEKEPE has entered its final phase, with former president Dimitris Melas and the former director of Direct Aid and Technical Works appearing before the Athens Misdemeanor Court, where Melas presented himself as a victim of 'character assassination'.

Amidst the pre-election climate, the Greek PASOK party is changing its strategy, prioritizing citizens' daily lives, the cost of living, and the economy over previous focuses like wiretapping scandals and OPEKEPE, aiming to win over centrist voters.

The Greek Organization for Payments and Control of Community Aid (OPEKEPE) held an official meeting at the Presidential Palace, presenting its actions and initiatives to the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou.

The alleged leader of a criminal organization involved in illegal subsidies from OPEKEPE in Kozani and Agrinio has been remanded in custody after testifying before the appointed European investigator.

Two individuals, a KYD manager and a producer, have been remanded in custody following their testimonies to the European Prosecutor regarding a new illegal subsidy scheme operating in Kozani and Agrinio.

In the OPEKEPE subsidy fraud case in Kozani, the parents of the alleged leader have been released on terms, while 12 of the 14 defendants are scheduled to appear before the European Prosecutor on Monday.

Paraskevi Tyheropoulou claims she is the target of a 'contract for execution' by the 'criminal organization of OPEKEPE,' alleging a conspiracy involving fabricated evidence against her.

A multi-member criminal organization involved in professional and continuous fraud related to agricultural subsidies, through false declarations to OPEKEPE, has been dismantled in Western Macedonia, Greece, during police operation 'Harvest'.

Agro-unionist Kostas Anestidis expressed moral vindication and emotion after being acquitted in the OPEKEPE case, which involved alleged illegal subsidies totaling 122 million euros.

Greek police have arrested 13 individuals in Kozani and Agrinio as part of a major operation targeting illegal subsidies from OPEKEPE, the agricultural payments organization. The fraudulent activities resulted in damages exceeding 2.5 million euros.

Three individuals, identified in the case file as the alleged leaders of an illegal subsidy ring operating through OPEKEPE in Northern Greece, have been remanded in custody.

The Athens Prosecutor's Office has decided to archive the case file concerning New Democracy MPs Charalambos Athanasiou and Tasos Hatzivasileiou in relation to the OPEKEPE affair.

A suspected fraud ring operating within the OPEKEPE agricultural subsidies system has been uncovered in Northern Greece, with details emerging on its operations and the charges faced by those arrested.

The 'Tyxeropoulou Report' significantly changes the OPEKEPE case concerning political figures in the indictment, effectively exonerating most MPs implicated by the European Public Prosecutor's Office, with damages dropping from 1.2 million to 115,000 euros.

The Greek Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, dubbed the 'Greek FBI,' has exposed a large-scale fraud network, 'Operation Harvest,' involving over 1,100 defendants and siphoning more than €17 million in agricultural subsidies.

Twelve of the 22 individuals arrested in connection with an illegal subsidy scheme operated by OPEKEPE in Crete have been released after giving their apologies.

Greek authorities have dismantled two more criminal organizations in Crete and Northern Greece, bringing the total to five rings involved in illegal OPEKEPE subsidies, with 1,151 accused, 92 arrests, and damages exceeding 19 million euros.

New information and a series of questions have arisen in the OPEKEPE case following the internal report by the European Public Prosecutor's Office, known as the 'Tyxeropoulou Report,' which came to light after a parliamentary discussion and vote.

Seventeen individuals arrested in Thessaloniki in connection with the OPEKEPE case, involving an alleged criminal organization that illegally profited over 4.5 million euros, are being transferred to Athens.

Seventeen individuals from Crete have been referred to the European Public Prosecutor's Office following their arrest in connection with a subsidy fraud scheme against OPEKEPE, which caused damages exceeding 3 million euros. The investigation revealed a network involving not only farmers but also drivers and distributors, with total illicit gains from similar schemes in Northern Greece estimated at 5 million euros.

A mission by the European Parliament's Committee on Budgetary Control (CONT) has begun in Athens concerning OPEKEPE, the Greek agricultural payments organization, with reports of 'cut' witnesses.

Two accountant brothers in Crete are implicated in an alleged criminal organization that defrauded the OPEKEPE (Greek agricultural payments organization) of €3 million in EU subsidies between 2019 and 2025.

Greek police have initiated a major new operation in Crete concerning the OPEKEPE scandal, which involves an alleged illegal profit of 3,000,000 euros. The operation has led to 20 arrests as authorities continue their investigation into the fraud.

The 'Direct Action Cells' have claimed responsibility for a gas canister attack that occurred in early May at a building housing offices of OPEKEPE, according to a statement posted on an anti-authoritarian website.

The Greek Parliament rejected proposals from PASOK, SYRIZA, and NEAR to establish a preliminary examination committee regarding the 'OPEKEPE Scandal' against former agriculture ministers Livanou and Arabatzi.

Arabatzi has publicly stated that she was targeted as an accomplice in a criminal organization related to OPEKEPE, vehemently denying any wrongdoing. She asserts that none of her actions constitute an offense, despite initial calls for a preliminary inquiry.

A fierce confrontation erupted in the Greek Parliament between PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis and Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis, with Plefsi Eleftherias leader Zoi Konstantopoulou also joining the debate, concerning wiretaps and the OPEKEPE organization.

Former Minister of Rural Development, Spilios Livanos, stated during a preliminary inquiry discussion that he was 'part of the solution, not the problem' regarding the OPEKEPE scandal, claiming he received threats for confronting mafias.

A major police operation in Greece, initially investigating offenses related to agricultural subsidies from OPEKEPE, has uncovered evidence of other felonies.

A heated 48-hour debate has begun in the Greek Parliament concerning OPEKEPE and wiretapping allegations, with discussions focused on establishing a preliminary committee for Livanos and Arabatzis.

Authorities have arrested three individuals in a Cretan village as part of an ongoing fraud investigation involving OPEKEPE.

Adonis Georgiadis launched a fierce attack on Nikos Androulakis, criticizing the PASOK president's stance on the OPEKEPE case and the request for a preliminary inquiry committee regarding 39 livestock farmers in Serres.

The Maximos Mansion is reportedly aiming to close the OPEKEPE and wiretapping scandals by early June, an action critics suggest is an attempt by Mitsotakis to cover them up.

The Greek Parliament is expected to hold a plenary discussion by the end of May on proposals from PASOK and SYRIZA to establish an investigative committee for OPEKEPE. Additionally, asset declarations are set to be made public on Monday.

The European Public Prosecutor's Office attributed a typographical error to the erroneous felony summons sent to 9 out of 11 Greek MPs involved in the OPEKEPE case.

Ακόμη μια υπόθεση που αφορά επιδοτήσεις του ΟΠΕΚΕΠΕ που φέρονται να εισέπραξαν παράνομα δεκάδες άτομα που δήλωναν αγρότες και κτηνοτρόφοι στην Κρήτη, μπήκε στο «μικροσκόπιο» της δικαιοσύνης.

The Greek tax agency has stated it will not reinstate the demoted whistleblower from OPEKEPE, a decision that has drawn attention.

SYRIZA has issued a statement criticizing the government's rejection of a preliminary inquiry into the Livanos-Arabatzis case, calling it another attempt at cover-up regarding the OPEKEPE scandal.

The Greek judiciary is reportedly facing an orchestrated political attack, with recent controversies surrounding the Tempi train crash, surveillance scandals, and the OPEKEPE case bringing it under intense scrutiny.

A Greek politician is facing criticism for allegedly failing to address pressing issues such as inflation, the OPEKEPE organization, the rising cost of living, and banking sector concerns.

Allegations have surfaced in Greece regarding over 650,000 euros of public money paid for a system that has not been delivered according to its contract, despite the transfer of OPEKEPE to AADE.

Internal discussions are intensifying within Greece's New Democracy party ahead of its regular Congress, with issues like the OPEKEPE case and resignations of government officials creating fragile balances and MP dissatisfaction.

Margaritis Schinas, in his new portfolio, addressed the Council of Agriculture and Fisheries in Luxembourg, discussing the transition of OPEKEPE to a new authority while ensuring no interruption of payments.

Ms. Kovesi's statements described the OPEKEPE case as involving criminal activity, leading to criticism of the government's actions.