In his established Sunday post, the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis He focused on the climate crisis and on the fires affecting the country, expressing his gratitude to the forces of the state mechanism for immediate reaction. “Picture today looks better“, Stressed, pointing to the importance of early mobilization through 112 and the constant presence of the state next to the affected. Assured that There will be substantial and rapid repair of damage.
Initiatives for climate durability
The prime minister referred to two major environmental policy initiatives. First, the creation of two national marine parks in Ionian and southern Cyclades, totaling 27,500 sq. Km, which make Greece pioneer in the Mediterranean in protecting the marine environment. Secondly, it announced a reform to tackle water scarcity, with a full plan to be presented in September. “Water was, is and will remain a public good“, He underlined.
Radical changes to the armed forces
Special reference was made to the second phase of the “Agenda 2030” for the transformation of the Armed Forces. It includes increases in military salaries, rearrangement of camps, reinforcement of unmanned media and new defense shielding projects in Evros and the islands. At the same time, the housing program for army executives is reinforced, with over 2,000 new houses by 2027.
Intervention for bank charges
Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a new amendment to protect citizens from abusive bank charges. Supplies for cash withdrawal or balance is resigned to an ATM of another bank within the DIAS network, with a ceiling of 1.50 euros for any other transaction. “When banks do not serve the citizen, the state intervenes“, He noted.
Access and integration without exclusion
The digital platform for the “Accessibility at Home” program was launched, which finances interventions for people with disabilities of up to € 14,500. At the same time, 3,448 new sections of integration in schools across the country are established, increasing the units available for students with learning or communication difficulties by 89.6%. “A big step towards equality and pedagogical care for all“, The prime minister underlined.
Legal recognition of Sinai Monastery
For the first time, the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine of Sinai acquires a legal personality in Greece, under the law of the Ministry of Education. Mr Mitsotakis spoke of “satisfying a 15 centuries request” with respect to the historical and spiritual significance of the monastery.
Reforms in Public Health and Blood Donation
Atticon Hospital joined the electronic bracelet system for the best control of the ICTs, and 245 new doctors’ posts were announced in Attica and Rhodes. In addition, thanks to the new EKEA’s new central blood donation system, Attica has full platelet coverage for the first time. The same system will be implemented in northern Greece.
Tourist support in affected areas
The Thessaloniki-Evros Pass program returns with 11,328 intangible cards for tourist reinforcement in the affected areas. The cards will cover accommodation, focus and travel and will be used in three phases by the end of 2025.
Road Safety and Local Projects in Crete
Security projects are launching in BOAK, at high risk points, such as Chania and Heraklion. There is a remodeling of nodes, recesses and lighting, and by the end of 2025 such interventions will extend to five more parts of the axis. At the same time, the construction of a new bridge on the Keritis River begins.
A chef’s concession to Olympiacos
The government has agreed to concession the use of the Peace and Friendship Stadium to the Olympic Games for 49 years, with full assurance of employee labor rights. The agreement comes to complete similar moves for PAO and AEK.
“Golden” Greece in Polo
The prime minister closed his post with reference to the successes of the polo teams: the women’s team won the gold medal at the World Championships, while the male bronze. “In these victories we see the persistent Greece, who believes in the target and who succeeds“, He said.