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Alexander Itimoudis argued that Greece had entered a period of reorganization of its military machine due to the increased threat from Turkey. He linked the effort to rationalize tax collection with the need to fund the development of the Greek defense industry. According to him, Turkey had a larger military industry and continued to invest in it, even at the expense of its citizens' living standards. He mentioned that the external debt of the two countries was 590 billion and 564 billion respectively, but that Turkey's debt corresponded to a smaller percentage of GDP due to its larger economy. He added that a country must be able to mobilize resources, borrow, and produce military material to respond to a potential conflict. Itimoudis stated that since Greece was still not competing with Turkey in numbers, it was investing in qualitative force multipliers. These included the Air Force and Navy, satellite data, and system interoperability through the "Achilles Shield," digitization in Belhara frigates and F-35s, exercises with Israel and Egypt, as well as cooperation in the field of intelligence with Israel and the acquisition of systems such as Spike NLOS and Spice. He also emphasized that, in his opinion, a country should be able to transfer expertise between the political sector and the military industry. He argued that Greece remained trapped in small businesses that were not innovative and in economic activities such as catering and tourism, which he deemed inadequate for resource mobilization in the event of a conflict. According to Itimoudis, Greece's actions since 2019 aimed to address the growing power disparity with Turkey. He said that rapid structural changes were required but faced intransigence both within and outside the state, and he urged readers to calmly confront what they heard and read, arguing that it did not reflect the actual situation. #Ελλάδα #Τουρκία #ΠολεμικήΒιομηχανία (translated)

Adonis Georgiadis wrote to Mrs. Denaxa that, in his opinion, the main problem of France was that its citizens had not realized the changes in the world. He mentioned the protests that took place a few years ago against the increase of the retirement age from 62 to 64 and argued that this mentality would lead to an increase in debt and ultimately harm the country. He also attributed the weakening of the foundations of French society to uncontrolled immigration, which he characterized as a political choice of decades and not of Emmanuel Macron. Regarding the recent events in France, he said they were shameful and expressed his sorrow for the country, stating that schools were being burned by people who, as he wrote, claimed to care about education. He added that those who were not in power also bore responsibility, since they had a public voice and influence and shaped mentalities. #Γαλλία #πολιτική #κοινωνία (translated)

Avgerinos Thanassis wrote that Maria Denaxa did not know what was happening in France, while Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis did know. He wondered when the minister was dealing with his job and concluded with the phrase "may God help us." #Γαλλία #Υγεία #Πολιτική (translated)

Adonis Georgiadis thanked for the publication by Giorgos Amiriadis regarding the NHS. Amiriadis argued that the system had been strengthened and provided data on staff, expenditures, and waiting times. According to the post, the permanent staff of the NHS increased from 90,300 in 2019 to more than 100,000, while together with seasonal staff, it reached 106,000. Expenditures, he reported, doubled from 4.1 billion euros to 8.2 billion euros. He added that renovations and upgrades of equipment were carried out in 236 hospitals and health centers, as well as interventions for digitization and the development of a telemedicine network. Amiriadis stated that 26,800 afternoon surgeries had been performed, 78% in public hospitals and 22% in private hospitals, and claimed that waiting times for surgery over four months had decreased by 98%. He also noted that the average waiting time in emergency departments had decreased by 68%, to less than four hours. The publication also mentioned free prevention programs and exams in remote areas, home delivery or availability of high-cost medications at local pharmacies, online appointments via the My Health app, and checks on private practices through Medwatch. Amiriadis noted that three new hospitals had been scheduled — the Pediatric Hospital of Thessaloniki and the general hospitals of Komotini and Sparta — as well as a new hematopoietic stem cell transplantation unit at Papageorgiou Hospital. Regarding ambulances, he reported 52 new vehicles and 8 mobile medical units in Attica, 34 new ambulances in Central Greece, and 5 in the Ionian Islands, along with a tender for 255 more by early 2027. He added that nurses were included in the heavy and unhealthy job category. In closing, he raised the question of whether Georgiadis had done more than previous ministers and if he would make additional interventions. #ΕΣΥ #Υγεία #ΔημόσιαΥγεία (translated)

Gerasimos spoke about the "harsh truth" regarding what had been happening with Dorsey for years and claimed that Olympiakos had to make a tough decision. In the post, he referred to GeoSyrigos, nikosxxgio, and StefTatsios. https://t.co/Yzl61R2Gcq #Ολυμπιακός #Basketball #Αθλητισμός (translated)

The Shot Clock wrote that, after four years of evaluating hundreds of players for the highest level, it considered Mbaye Ndiaye's transition from ASVEL to Olympiacos the most misguided assessment it had made. According to the writer, Ndiaye had adapted to Olympiacos's needs and improved his shooting, evolving into a key player for the team. He described it as a great success in scouting, as he believed he was ready to play a leading role in the EuroLeague champions and act as a steady closer. The Shot Clock also highlighted Carr, who, as he wrote, had been scoring consecutive 20-point games, Robinson Earl, whom he described as one of the best players in Europe and noted was playing in the Eurocup, and Lofton. He added that last season's Valencia players —Montero, Badio, De Larrea, and Pradilla— had scattered to different teams. According to him, the value of roster planning was that it increased the chances of identifying players who could elevate a team without guaranteeing infallible selections. Finally, he announced an upcoming detailed article on the subject. #basketball #scouting #αθλητισμός (translated)

The author of the post claimed that for every 100 euros a Cypriot paid at a petrol station, 34-37 euros were attributed to taxes. He likened the high prices to a profit for the government in a lottery. #Κύπρος #Cyprus #Καύσιμα #Φόροι #Ακρίβεια https://t.co/RnyTRB23tg #Κύπρος #Φόροι #Ακρίβεια #CY (translated)

The author of the post claimed that out of every 100 euros paid by Cypriots at fuel stations, 34 to 37 euros correspond to taxes. He compared this amount to the government's profit from the lottery. #Κύπρος #Cyprus #Καύσιμα #Φόροι #Ακρίβεια https://t.co/WNW0dBeEhm #Κύπρος #Καύσιμα #Φόροι #CY (translated)

Rula Koromila wondered if the way reporting should be done had changed. She said she believed that a journalist should verify the opinions of both sides and not uncritically adopt what one side was saying, while questioning whether, in the absence of the other side, it was gossip and not reporting. #δημοσιογραφία #ρεπορτάζ #εξέλιξη (translated)

"What is happening with the issues that have arisen? What is the stance of the Police? Will the centers be closed or not? We want answers to everything concerning this specific issue." The Chairwoman of the Health Committee, MP of DISY, Savia Orphanidou, requested answers regarding the inspections at the centers, health professionals, and medical technology equipment, as well as a record of all centers where similar problems may be identified. #Πολιτική #Υγεία #Νομοθεσία (translated)

Thanos Tsimeros criticized the mayor of Kalamata, whom he described as supported by New Democracy, for meeting with Rouvikonas. He cited a statement from the organization, according to which representatives had met on Tuesday, October 13 with the mayor and deputy mayor Sarandos Marinakis regarding the problems of the Municipal Philharmonic. The statement mentioned reductions in wages, unpaid hours, understaffing, shortages of equipment, and the suspension of free lessons in Kalamata and the Arfara. It also stated that the municipal authority committed to filling the position of the chief conductor, resuming lessons within a month, new hires, resolving payroll issues, and budgeting for the maintenance of instruments and equipment. Tsimeros described the members of Rouvikonas as violent and claimed that the Ministry of Justice was examining the organization due to characteristics that, according to him, indicated a criminal organization. He further claimed that the organization was calling for gatherings against Israelis via its official page, which he characterized as an offense with a racist motive warranting ex officio prosecution. He added that on the day of the meeting, members had gone to the port of Kalamata to intimidate Israeli citizens who arrived on a cruise ship. He also criticized New Democracy, stating that after seven years in power, it was discussing with Rouvikonas, while comparing its stance to that of SYRIZA, whose members, as he wrote, transported members of the organization by taxi. In closing, he expressed doubt as to whether what he described was actually happening. #Καλαμάτα #Ρουβίκωνας #ΔημοτικάΖητήματα (translated)

Paris wrote that collaborations sometimes ended smoothly and other times with difficulties and bitterness, adding that the emotions were more intense when it concerned long-term collaborations. In the case of Olympiakos, he accused a large number of people of distorting the facts and using them as an excuse for attacks. #συνεργασίες #Ολυμπιακός #συναισθήματα (translated)

Votsarinho said that active players should not participate in podcasts and comment on what contract a teammate should get. He deemed this practice unacceptable and said it must stop, emphasizing that teams should understand this above all else. #ποδόσφαιρο #αθλητισμός #συμβόλαια (translated)

Chris Avramidis commented on the departure of Kimberley Guilfoyle, accusing the Mitsotakis government of not asking her to retract offensive remarks about Greeks. He noted that suicides had increased by 35% during that period and criticized the ambassador for her stance towards the Greek people. Avramidis claimed that the Vertical Corridor would serve the sale of American liquefied natural gas in Europe, benefiting American multinationals and Greek oligarchs, while consumers would pay higher prices. He also linked the case to a report from the Wall Street Journal, which stated that AKTOR paid $160,000 to a lobbyist who illegally participated in official meetings with Guilfoyle, while she was promoting the company to governments in the Balkans. He accused the Greek media of not sufficiently covering the issue and asked why SKAI withdrew a related publication, suggesting that the decision might be connected to the business interests of shipowner Alafouzos. He also claimed that Guilfoyle had threatened that the Greek government could fall and compared this reasoning to the Apostasy of 1965 and the junta of 1967. Finally, Avramidis estimated that AKTOR might lose money and accused Kyriakos Mitsotakis of potentially offsetting losses with direct assignments. He linked the company to the Tempi incident, criticizing the delays in restoring railway signals and the attribution of responsibility to a stationmaster. #Ελλάδα #πολιτική #ενέργεια (translated)

John Rafbo wrote that the basketball team of Olympiakos had been thrown into chaos because of Dorsey and the "Greek Texan," after last year's setup. He also said that AEK conceded an easy goal, as he described it, due to Brignoli. He described today's development as a paradoxical vindication for every Panathinaikos fan and ended with an aggressive, insulting phrase in English. #paobc #paofc #aekfc #Olympiakosbc #paobc #aekfc #μπάσκετ (translated)