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The Proper Greek Analyst criticized publications from Kontra, Eleftheros Typos, Political, and Dimokratia, arguing that they presented as a Greek success an exception that would pave the way for a reduction of fuel taxes or investments amounting to 1 billion euros. He described the coverage as misleading and said it confused two different requests. According to him, the government's request for temporary reductions in the Special Consumption Tax or VAT on fuels not to be counted toward the deficit was rejected. He argued that such measures would directly support citizens and businesses and that they had been implemented without requests to the Commission from 11 EU countries. He also cited a Reuters publication regarding the rejection of requests from Greece and Italy for greater fiscal flexibility. On the contrary, he mentioned that a request for exemption from fiscal rules on spending for energy projects had been accepted. In his post, this possibility did not concern only Greece: a Commission announcement dated 18/8/26, with code C/2026/4514, stipulated an exemption of up to 0.6% of GDP cumulatively over two years for countries that would apply. He estimated that this corresponded for Greece to 1.56 billion euros, with an GDP of 260 billion euros at current prices in 2026, and not the 1 billion euros that, as he wrote, the government planned to allocate. The Proper Greek Analyst added that Italy's request, which, according to ANSA, concerned 0.6% of GDP or 14 billion euros, was expected to be approved by Monday. He contrasted this amount with the 0.38% of GDP or 1 billion euros attributed to the Greek plan. For Greek projects, he mentioned grants of 200 million euros for energy storage batteries from renewable sources, 320 million euros for railroad safety and expansion projects, 200 million euros for heat pumps and solar water heaters for 100,000 beneficiaries, 117 million euros for energy upgrades of 109 public buildings and universities, 50 million euros for photovoltaics, batteries, and heating systems for 10,000 beneficiaries, 50 million euros for carbon capture and storage in industry, and 45 million euros for 246 school units. He stated that, beyond the subsidies for households, the remaining projects would not directly benefit citizens. #Ελλάδα #ενέργεια #δημοσιονομικά (translated)

Nena Palaiopanu described the development she referred to as a major success of the New Democracy government and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and congratulated the Minister of National Economy and Finance and President of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis. She said that political opponents would seek telecommunications cables and "Giannides," referring to Alexis Tsipras, the Greek Police, and the slogan "with one law and one article." She accused them of incompetence and extreme arrogance and asserted that they would also seek their vote. #με_τον_κυριακο #κυβερνηση_Μητσοτακη #Κυριακος_Μητσοτακης #ΝΕΑ_ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ #ΝεαΔημοκρατια #Ελλαδα2030 #ΝΕΑ_ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ #κυβερνηση_Μητσοτακη #Κυριακος_Μητσοτακης (translated)

Chris Avramidis mentioned that in a few days there would be a large solidarity concert in Halkidiki for a person facing serious health problems and, as he wrote, had refused money from Eldorado. He said that the event could also give a new boost to a movement that, according to him, had suffered persecution, repression, and imprisonments. He reminded of incidents of night police raids on homes and arrests in front of families. Avramidis linked the concert to a similar event against gold mining that had taken place 12 years earlier with almost the same people. He referred to an earlier interview he had with Thanasis Papakonstantinou, who, as he described, had spoken about the protection of the Earth, the relationship of the inner world with the environment and other people, as well as the role of the artist. According to Avramidis, Papakonstantinou had dedicated a song to Eldorado. He said that he had condensed the interview into a short video and that the full version included, among other things, Papakonstantinou's criticism of communist ideology and its approach to the environment, as well as references to previous statements by Antonis Remos in support of Antonis Samaras. He added that the musician had satirized the then-prime minister. The concert, which according to the post would take place on Friday in Ierissos, would feature Thanasis Papakonstantinou, Giannis Aggelakas, Pavlos Pavlidis, Irini Skylakaki, Giannis Charoulis, Natassa Bofiliou, Dimitris (Chaineis) Apostolakis, Social Waste, Dimitris Mystakidis, Matoula Zamani, and Andriana Achitzanova. Avramidis mentioned that Pavlos Aslanidis, president of the association of victims' relatives from the Tempe disaster, and Kyriakos Panagiotopoulos, emeritus professor of Soil Science at Aristotle University, would speak at the event. He also stated that local residents had invited him to participate and coordinate the event, while expressing his determination not to back down against authority. #antireport #skouries #συναυλία #αλληλεγγύη #Χαλκιδική (translated)

Adonis Georgiadis said that he closely watched the speech of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Pnyx, in front of the Acropolis, and described it as the most important political speech he had ever heard. According to him, Rubio spoke not only as the head of American diplomacy but also as a political representative of the people of the West, and his speech had historical significance. Georgiadis stated that he fully agreed with what Rubio said and that he felt proud of Rubio's admiration for Greek ancestors, as well as for the public recognition of Greece's credibility and success. He added that Greece, Rome, and Christianity represented, in his view, the foundations of Western civilization and argued that its decline needed to end so that the West could rediscover its roots, values, and spirit. Finally, he expressed his congratulations and gratitude to Rubio. #Πολιτική #ΔυτικόςΠολιτισμός #Ελλάδα (translated)

Themis Kessaris wrote that Karvelas had written about 50 hits in the 80s and 90s, which were performed by, among others, Rita, Angela, Litsa Diamanti, Stanisi, Sari, Doukissa, Pantazis, Rouvas, Livieratos, Antipas, Kontolazos, and Kokotas, not counting the songs performed by Karvelas himself. He added that, in his opinion, a good creator could succeed regardless of the performer and that almost all of Karvelas's hits sung by Vissi would have become hits with any other performer. #Καλλιτέχνης #Μουσική #Επιτυχίες (translated)

Nikos Apellaíos II argued that, in the Greek political scene, only New Democracy, PASOK, and the Communist Party were not personality-based parties. As examples, he mentioned the parties associated with Tsipras, Velopoulos, Karystianou, Latinopoulou, Konstantopoulou, Varoufakis, and Kasselakis, as well as the parties in formation by Samaras and Kasidiaris. He wrote that such parties have little likelihood of longevity or stable electoral success, as, in his opinion, their existence, ideology, and structure depend exclusively on their leader. #πολιτική #Ελλάδα #κόμματα (translated)

At the "Vima" conference, the Governor of the Bank of Greece, Yannis Stournaras, pointed out that Athens' challenges arise from its economic success, emphasizing the need for interventions that will strengthen the city's developmental role in the Greek economy. #Οικονομία #Αθήνα #Στουρνάρας (translated)

The 22nd March with the Pink Figures of Europa Donna Cyprus took place with great participation and success, with the aim of raising awareness and support in the fight against breast cancer, under the auspices of the President of the Republic and with the participation of thousands of citizens. #ΠορείαΜεΡοζΦιγούρες #ΚαρκίνοςτουΜαστού #Πρόληψη (translated)

On the 52nd anniversary of New Democracy, Kyriakos Mitsotakis declared the party's success in previous elections and expressed confidence that they will win the 2027 elections, while the atmosphere of the celebration was combined with the presence of old voters and political officials, despite the absences of significant figures. #ΝέαΔημοκρατία #πολιτική #εκλογές (translated)

The President congratulated KatPanagopoulou for her first place, which he described as fair and noteworthy. He wrote that her success reflected the public's trust and the value she had built consistently, while also adding that her work resonated and her voice reached the audience. According to him, the first place confirmed that quality and consistency brought results. #Συγχαρητήρια #Επιτυχία #Αξιοπιστία (translated)

Zastro wrote that the Greek National Team struggled in the first half, but the adjustments made after the break helped them to endure. He described the draw as a great success for the players and the coach and noted that, before the four-match series, the eight points seemed like a dream, while now the team needed three more to secure qualification. Zastro said that the team had a lot of talent, but it needed grit at times, as he believed it showed that night. He compared today's generation to that of the 1970s and wrote that the National Team needed balance and proper management, as well as a great midfielder to better withstand pressure in matches like those against Germany and the Netherlands. He added that there was still a lot of work to do, but also a good atmosphere, unity, and selflessness from the players. #Ποδόσφαιρο #ΕθνικήΟμάδα #Επιτυχία (translated)