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.
Two siblings, a 28-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman from Crete, are facing charges for allegedly sending threatening emails to Kostas Tsiaras when he served as Minister of Rural Development.
Kostas Tsiaras, a New Democracy MP and former Minister of Rural Development, addressed his involvement in a second European Prosecutor's case concerning OPEKEPE, stating he personally recommended the European Public Prosecutor's Office.
Former Minister of Rural Development Kostas Tsiaras addressed his involvement in the OPEKEPE case, explaining a phone call made by his associate regarding farmer subsidies, while public commentary and the European Public Prosecutor's Office highlight broader corruption concerns.
Greek MP Vassiliadis has requested the lifting of his parliamentary immunity in connection with the OPEKEPE case, while former Minister Kostas Tsiaras, also implicated, announced his candidacy for the next elections, denying any wrongdoing.
Ministers Kostas Tsiaras and Giannis Kefalogiannis, along with Deputy Minister Dimitris Vartzopoulos, have resigned from the government following their involvement in the OPEKEPE case. A cabinet reshuffle is expected this afternoon.
Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food, Kostas Tsiaras, attended the European Council of Agriculture and Fisheries in Brussels, emphasizing the need for EU-level decisions to support the primary sector amidst war and high energy costs for fishermen.
Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food, Kostas Tsiaras, expressed government concern over rising fertilizer prices and announced readiness for immediate interventions to support farmers, including potential price caps or subsidies.
Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food, Kostas Tsiaras, promised support for farmers at the opening of the 31st Agrotica exhibition, addressing the economic impacts of the Middle East war.
Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food, Kostas Tsiaras, discussed the long-standing dysfunctions of OPEKEPE, emphasizing the need for reforms to restore trust in the system for farmer payments.
Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food, Kostas Tsiaras, met with the United Federation of Agricultural Associations of Larissa to discuss EU threats of funding cuts and the handling of smallpox.
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.
A case file has been opened against a 23-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, siblings from Crete, for allegedly sending a threatening and insulting email to politician Tsiaras regarding subsidies for sheep and goats.
Greek MP and former Minister of Rural Development, Kostas Tsiaras, has commented on the OPEKEPE case, in which his name is involved. He stated that parliamentary immunity should not be used to evade accountability and expressed a desire for the legal process to be accelerated.
Former Minister of Rural Development Kostas Tsiaras has denied involvement in the OPEKEPE case, which concerns a €429 farmer subsidy, calling the accusations 'illogical' and stating there was only one phone call from his associate.
Kostas Tsiaras, the Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food, emphasized the critical need to lower production costs and provide substantial support to European agricultural producers.
Support measures, including compensation for milk collected since March 15, have been announced for livestock farmers in Lesbos following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, with government intervention and commitments from Minister Tsiaras.
Minister of Rural Development, Kostas Tsiaras, expressed confidence that the final call for agricultural improvement plans will be issued by the end of May.
Greek Minister of Rural Development, Kostas Tsiaras, on behalf of the government, rejected opposition accusations of illegal actions by political figures in the OPEKEPE case, as discussions continue on the investigative committee's report.
SYRIZA's agricultural development sector head, Vassilis, has submitted a report to the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Kostas Tsiaras, regarding the extension of the OSDE 2025 correction process.
Greece is in principle positive about the creation of a European reinsurance mechanism for natural disasters in agriculture, as stated by Minister of Rural Development and Food, Kostas Tsiaras, during his intervention at a council meeting.
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.
Prominent lawyer Michalis Dimitrakopoulos, representing former ministers Notis Mitarakis and Kostas Tsiaras in the OPEKEPE case following the lifting of their immunity, stated that both former ministers acted within the framework of the Constitution and the law.
Former Greek minister Kostas Tsiaras appeared before the Parliament's Ethics Committee, requesting the lifting of his parliamentary immunity, citing personal dignity and a desire to expedite the resolution of his case.
Tsiaras stated that the primary sector faces complex challenges and emphasized the necessity of EU measures to support producers in the face of international developments and rising production costs.
Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food, Kostas Tsiaras, met with the Panhellenic Union of Livestock Breeders in Thessaloniki to address issues concerning Greek livestock farming and the prevention of animal diseases.
Greek Minister Tsiaras highlighted the strategic priority of strengthening agricultural education during the inauguration of a laboratory at the Agricultural University of Athens (AGS). He stressed that agricultural production will be a springboard for a new, profitable economic activity for young people.
Minister of Rural Development and Food Kostas Tsiaras emphasized during the discussion of the Investigative Committee's findings that the problems of OPΕKEPE (Payment and Control Agency for Guidance and Guarantee Community Aid) are not circumstantial.
Minister of Rural Development and Food Kostas Tsiaras held a three-hour meeting with the United Federation of Agricultural Associations of Larissa (EOASNL) to discuss issues including payments, production costs, fuel, electricity, and sheep pox.