"In this episode of Greek News in English, we explore Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ statements at the EU Summit regarding Greece's intensified anti-migration policies focused on cooperation with Libyan authorities amid rising migrant flows from eastern Libya. We discuss concerns over alleged human rights abuses by the Libyan Coast Guard—funded by the EU—and how Greece's approach reflects broader themes of militarized border control and geopolitical tensions involving Turkey-Libya relations and energy security within Europe. Based on reporting from The Press Project dated June 26th, 2025." Article Discussed: "Μητσοτάκης από Σύνοδο Κορυφής: Προαναγγέλλει συνεργασία με τις εγκληματικές «Αρχές» της Λιβύης για τις αποτροπές προσφύγων - The Press Project - Ειδήσεις, Αναλύσεις, Ραδιόφωνο, Τηλεόραση" Author: Νεκταρία Ψαράκη https://thepressproject.gr/mitsotakis-apo-synodo-koryfis-proanangellei-synergasia-me-tis-egklimatikes-arches-tis-livyis-gia-tis-apotropes-prosfygon/ This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

"In this episode of Greek News in English, Luca and Lane discuss a large wildfire that broke out just after noon in Palaia Fokaia, Greece. The fire rapidly spread to residential yards prompting evacuations in Thymari and Tourkolimano via emergency messages from system 112. They detail firefighting efforts involving over 90 personnel, numerous vehicles, aerial support with planes and helicopters, as well as investigation teams probing the fire's cause. The hosts explore challenges faced by local authorities amid escalating flames threatening populated areas while emphasizing coordinated emergency responses currently underway." Article Discussed: "Mεγάλη φωτιά στην Παλαιά Φώκαια - Στις αυλές των σπιτιών έχουν φτάσει οι φλόγες - The Press Project - Ειδήσεις, Αναλύσεις, Ραδιόφωνο, Τηλεόραση" Author: Νεκταρία Ψαράκη https://thepressproject.gr/megali-fotia-stin-palaia-fokaia-stis-avles-ton-spition-echoun-ftasei-oi-floges/ This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

"Greek News in English" covers calls by the Association of Victims from the Tempi train disaster urging Greek parliamentarians to establish a Special Parliamentary Committee for preliminary investigations against Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and several former ministers. The proposed inquiry addresses alleged crimes including manslaughter with possible intent, breach of duty, obstruction of justice, fraud against EU interests, and more related to systemic failures that led to one of Greece's deadliest accidents on February 28th, 2023. The episode discusses key figures involved, accusations concerning inadequate railway safety investments by Hellenic Train and state authorities despite prior commitments, as well as broader implications for political accountability in Greece’s infrastructure governance. Article Discussed: "Τέμπη: Τη σύσταση ειδικής κοινοβουλευτικής επιτροπής προτείνει ο Σύλλογος Συγγενών Θυμάτων - Ζητά την διερεύνηση και του Μητσοτάκη - The Press Project - Ειδήσεις, Αναλύσεις, Ραδιόφωνο, Τηλεόραση" Author: Ηλιάνα Ζερβού https://thepressproject.gr/tebi-tin-systasi-eidikis-koinovouleftikis-epitropis-proteinei-o-syllogos-syngenon-thymaton-zita-tin-dierevnisi-kai-tou-mitsotaki/ This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

In this episode of Greek News in English, Luca and Lane explore Greece's upcoming legislative plan known as "Κοινωνική Αντιπαροχή" (Social Contribution). This initiative aims to provide affordable housing solutions through public-private partnerships targeting 5,000 young individuals up to age 39 or new couples by utilizing approximately 1,600 unused public properties nationwide. They discuss key aspects such as legislative changes expected by July 2025; mechanisms allowing private builders up to 70% property retention; creation of a central management authority; inclusion of rent-to-own schemes; financial support from the European Investment Bank; and anticipated impacts on reducing rental costs while increasing supply. This episode offers an insightful breakdown based solely on information from Αλεξάνδρα Κλειδαρά's article published at dnews.gr. Article Discussed: "Κοινωνική Αντιπαροχή: Στέγη με φθηνό ενοίκιο για 5.000 άτομα ηλικίας έως 39 ετών ή νέα ζευγάρια - Dnews" Author: Αλεξάνδρα Κλειδαρά https://www.dnews.gr/eidhseis/oikonomia/530390/koinoniki-antiparoxi-stegi-me-fthino-enoikio-gia-5-000-atoma-ilikias-eos-39-eton-i-nea-zevgaria This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

In this episode of Greek News in English, Luca and Lane analyze recent developments surrounding Greece's foreign policy under Prime Minister Mitsotakis. They focus on Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis' visit to Cairo where talks over Saint Catherine's Monastery failed to produce a clear agreement amid ongoing disputes about ownership and religious freedoms. The discussion also covers strained alliances with regional actors such as Egypt's government and Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar amid geopolitical shifts affecting Eastern Mediterranean diplomacy. Drawing exclusively from "Συνδεδεμένη με… Κάιρο η ελληνική εξωτερική πολιτική" by Γιάννης Αλμπάνης (dnews.gr), they explore implications for Greece’s strategic positioning going forward. Article Discussed: "Συνδεδεμένη με… Κάιρο η ελληνική εξωτερική πολιτική - Dnews" Author: Γιάννης Αλμπάνης https://www.dnews.gr/eidhseis/politikes-eidhseis/530403/syndedemeni-me-kairo-i-elliniki-eksoteriki-politiki This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

In this episode of Greek News in English, Luca and Lane discuss the nationwide journalists' strike taking place in Greece on June 5th and June 12th, 2025. They explore the reasons behind the strike called by various journalist unions demanding fair wages after a 17-year freeze on collective agreements amidst employer resistance. The hosts examine detailed union demands including salary increases, improved working conditions, ethical safeguards including AI usage rules, as well as broader implications related to labor rights and media ownership transparency. This episode offers an insightful breakdown of ongoing tensions affecting Greece's media sector based on information from dnews.gr. Article Discussed: "Απεργία δημοσιογράφων - Χωρίς ειδήσεις σήμερα - Dnews" Author: Newsroom https://www.dnews.gr/eidhseis/ellada/530265/apergia-dimosiografon-xoris-eidiseis-simera This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

In this episode of Greek News in English, Luca and Lane explore Greece's urgent challenge regarding elevator certification deadlines set for June 2025. They discuss how thousands of apartment buildings risk losing functional elevators or facing heavy fines due to bureaucratic obstacles, lack of official data on elevators' numbers and conditions, limited inspection capacity, inactive electronic registries, and absence of government subsidies for costly upgrades. The hosts highlight calls from federations representing property owners and technicians urging deadline extensions and realistic implementation plans amid administrative shortcomings. This episode sheds light on regulatory enforcement gaps impacting public safety infrastructure across Greece. Article Discussed: "Τέλος χρόνου για τα ασανσέρ: Κίνδυνος για βαριά πρόστιμα - Στο τραπέζι νέα παράταση - Dnews" Author: Newsroom https://www.dnews.gr/eidhseis/ellada/530007/telos-xronou-gia-ta-asanser-kindynos-gia-varia-prostima-sto-trapezi-nea-paratasi This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

In this episode of Greek News in English, hosts Luca and Lane explore the paradoxical economic situation in Greece during 2024 where despite nominal wage increases averaging 4.7%, real disposable incomes have declined due to rising personal tax rates and persistent inflation at around 3%. Drawing from the OECD's 'Taxing Wages 2025' report, they discuss how similar trends affect several European countries including Italy and France while contrasting cases like Portugal where lower taxes boosted purchasing power. The episode examines key data points such as Italy's significant tax hikes eroding gains from wage growth and highlights broader implications about fiscal policy impacts on household finances amidst ongoing cost-of-living challenges. Article Discussed: "Μειώθηκαν τα πραγματικά εισοδήματα στην Ελλάδα το 2024: Γιατί αυξάνονται οι μισθοί αλλά αδειάζει το πορτοφόλι - Dnews" Author: Μυρτώ Αρετάκη https://www.dnews.gr/eidhseis/oikonomia/530009/meiothikan-ta-pragmatika-eisodimata-stin-ellada-to-2024-giati-afksanontai-oi-misthoi-alla-adeiazei-to-portofoli This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

"In this episode of Greek News in English, Luca and Lane explore a contentious proposal by Greece's Federation of Property Owners (POMIDA) advocating for linking tenant rental subsidies ('bonuses') with consistent payment history over the previous year. They discuss POMIDA's example illustrating landlord losses due to unpaid rents and resulting lost tax revenue alongside responses from tenant unions who challenge these claims by highlighting affordability struggles amid rising rents and low wages. The episode delves into broader themes including housing market inequalities, tax evasion concerns among landlords, social implications of proposed tenant registries, and debates over fairness in rental policies based on reporting from The Press Project." Article Discussed: "«Ρήτρα συνέπειας» πριν την επιστροφή ενοικίου ζητά η «Ένωση Ιδιοκτητών» - «Άμεσο έλεγχο των ενοικίων, μείωση των τιμών και κοινωνική κατοικία» ζητούν ενοικιαστές/στριες - The Press Project - Ειδήσε..." Author: Θάνος Καμήλαλης https://thepressproject.gr/ritra-synepeias-prin-tin-epistrofi-enoikiou-zita-i-enosi-idioktiton-ameso-elegcho-ton-enoikion-meiosi-ton-timon-kai-koinoniki-katoikia-zitoun-enoikiastes-stries/ This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

"Greek News in English" covers a tragic migrant boat capsizing near El Hierro island in the Canary Islands that resulted in at least six deaths among approximately 180 passengers attempting a perilous journey from West Africa. We detail eyewitness accounts captured by TVE footage showing desperate rescue efforts as migrants fell into waters near La Restinga port. The episode explores ongoing search operations supported by emergency services amid alarming mortality statistics along this Atlantic route cited by NGOs like Walking Borders reporting thousands lost lives early 2024 alone. Human rights groups advocate safe legal pathways as Spanish authorities continue investigations with naval aid highlighting broader migration policy challenges impacting vulnerable populations. Article Discussed: "Προσφυγικό ναυάγιο στα Κανάρια Νησιά: Τουλάχιστον έξι νεκροί μετά την ανατροπή σκάφους ανοιχτά του Ελ Ιέρο - The Press Project - Ειδήσεις, Αναλύσεις, Ραδιόφωνο, Τηλεόραση" Author: Νεκταρία Ψαράκη https://thepressproject.gr/prosfygiko-navagio-sta-kanaria-nisia-toulachiston-exi-nekroi-meta-tin-anatropi-skafous-anoichta-tou-el-iero/ This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

"In this episode of Greek News in English, hosts Luca and Lane explore an insightful debate on poverty measurement and economic realities in Greece inspired by journalist Dimitris Papanikolaopoulos's recent response to critics. They discuss key themes including relative deprivation theory, discrepancies between official statistics and lived experiences—especially concerning tax evasion and undeclared incomes among self-employed workers—and how subjective perceptions shape understandings of poverty beyond raw data. The episode sheds light on complex socio-economic dynamics impacting Greek society today." Article Discussed: "Επιστήμες και στατιστικές - The Press Project - Ειδήσεις, Αναλύσεις, Ραδιόφωνο, Τηλεόραση" Author: Δημήτρης Παπανικολόπουλος https://thepressproject.gr/epistimes-kai-statistikes/ This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

In this episode of Greek News in English, hosts Luca and Lane analyze Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's announcement of a new National Authority Against Inflation aimed at consolidating market oversight to protect consumers amid rising living costs in Greece. They discuss additional measures including product labeling reforms and farmers-only markets alongside stricter migration policies targeting illegal entries with heavier penalties aligned with European priorities. The episode explores ongoing healthcare reforms cited by the government despite workforce concerns while reflecting on broader socioeconomic challenges such as low purchasing power and high housing costs affecting Greeks today. Article Discussed: "Η «Εθνική Αρχή» κατά της Ακρίβειας το νέο δήθεν μέτρο της κυβέρνησης - Περισσότερα αντιπροσφυγικά μέτρα Μητσοτάκη, για αλλαγή ατζέντας - The Press Project - Ειδήσεις, Αναλύσεις, Ραδιόφωνο, Τηλεόραση" Author: Θάνος Καμήλαλης https://thepressproject.gr/i-ethniki-archi-kata-tis-akriveias-to-neo-dithen-metro-tis-kyvernisis-perissotera-antiprosfygika-metra-apo-mitsotaki-gia-na-allaxei-i-atzenta/ This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

'From Bad to Worse: The Deterioration of Media Freedom in Greece' is a detailed Human Rights Watch report exposing systematic government actions restricting journalism since July 2019 under New Democracy's rule. This episode explores harassment, surveillance scandals involving spyware like Predator targeting journalists, editorial interference in public broadcasters through state funds manipulation, abusive lawsuits against reporters covering sensitive topics such as wiretapping scandals, and ongoing challenges undermining democratic values in Greece's press landscape. We discuss key testimonies from affected journalists alongside broader implications for democracy and EU oversight responsibilities within this comprehensive analysis featured on Greek News in English. Article Discussed: "Ελλάδα: Η Ελευθερία των Μέσων Ενημέρωσης σε Κρίση" Author: https://www.hrw.org/el/news/2025/05/08/greece-media-freedom-crisis This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

In this episode of Greek News in English, we explore investigative findings revealing how Grigoris Dimitriadis—the Prime Minister's nephew and General Secretary—engaged in business activities despite legal prohibitions tied to his government role. We examine connections between his transactions and companies linked directly or indirectly to Predator spyware used against journalist Thanasis Koukakis and firms supplying surveillance systems to Greece's National Intelligence Service (EYP). The discussion highlights key dates from 2019-2021, examines corporate relationships involving Intellexa and Krikel amidst broader spying scandals under PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s oversight. Based on an extensive report by Reporters United published June 3rd 2022. Article Discussed: "Ο Μεγάλος Ανιψιός κι ο Μεγάλος Αδερφός" Author: Νικόλας Λεοντόπουλος, Θοδωρής Χονδρόγιαννος https://www.reportersunited.gr/8948/o-megalos-anipsios-ki-o-megalos-aderfos/ This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

"Lost in Translation: Predator Spyware Trial Delayed" explores the indefinite postponement of a major Greek court case due to interpreter shortages preventing essential document translation into English. Hosts Luca and Lane break down how this delay affects accused individuals linked with Predator spyware firms amid allegations of illegal surveillance involving both Israeli and Greek businessmen. They discuss procedural lapses by Greece’s judiciary that have drawn criticism for slowing justice in this internationally sensitive trial involving advanced surveillance technology. This episode offers insight into challenges faced by courts handling complex cross-border cybercrime cases within Greece’s legal framework as part of the Greek News in English series. Article Discussed: "Lost in Translation: Predator Spyware Trial in Greece Delayed Amid Interpreter Shortage - Dnews" Author: Newsroom https://www.dnews.gr/eidhseis/news-in-english/527334/lost-in-translation-predator-spyware-trial-in-greece-delayed-amid-interpreter-shortage This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

"In this episode of Greek News in English, Luca and Lane discuss Eurostat's latest data revealing that Greece ranks third highest in the European Union for citizens at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024. They explore how nearly 27% of Greeks face challenges related to low income levels, severe material deprivation across essential needs like heating and nutrition, or live in households with very low work intensity. The hosts break down Eurostat's methodology combining these factors and analyze implications amid government claims about economic progress despite rising living costs. This episode offers an insightful look into socio-economic struggles shaping contemporary Greece based on official statistics from The Press Project." Article Discussed: "Eurostat: Η Ελλάδα τρίτη στην Ε.Ε. στο ποσοστό πολιτών σε κίνδυνο φτώχειας ή κοινωνικού αποκλεισμού - Αύξηση σε σχέση με τα προηγούμενα έτη - The Press Project - Ειδήσεις, Αναλύσεις, Ραδιόφωνο, Τηλ..." Author: Θάνος Καμήλαλης https://thepressproject.gr/eurostat-i-ellada-triti-stin-e-e-sto-pososto-politon-se-kindyno-ftocheias-i-koinonikou-apokleismou-afxisi-se-schesi-me-ta-proigoumena-eti/ This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co

"In this episode of Greek News in English, we explore key moments from April 23rd's third hearing in Athens concerning Greece's notorious Predator spyware case involving four accused individuals linked to illegal surveillance activities authorized under previous government licenses. We discuss defense objections targeting alleged deficiencies in official indictment documents necessary for fair trial preparation; prosecution responses emphasizing legal sufficiency; courtroom procedural delays due to translation needs; and surprising cross-support among defense lawyers challenging personal liability versus corporate responsibility claims within this complex espionage scandal." Based on 'Δίκη Predator, δικάσιμος 3: Όταν η δικηγόρος του Λαβράνου στήριξε Φέλιξ Μπίτζιο και Ταλ Ντίλιαν' by Θοδωρής Χονδρόγιαννος at reportersunited.gr. Article Discussed: "Δίκη Predator, δικάσιμος 3: Όταν η δικηγόρος του Γιάννη Λαβράνου στήριξε Φέλιξ Μπίτζιο και Ταλ Ντίλιαν" Author: Θοδωρής Χονδρόγιαννος https://www.reportersunited.gr/16240/diki-predator-dikasimos-3-bitzios-lavranos/ This podcast was generated by AI using Podcasty. https://podcasty.co