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Greece: A racing prime minister and 85,000 runners — FrontPages.eu, November 08, 2026

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Ministers have presented a list of 90 projects with specific deadlines, an attempt to prove the administration can deliver before the 2027 polls. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is looking for a boost in the polls, though the immediate view from the street is of a housing crisis and rising energy costs that continue to squeeze household budgets. The capital was effectively partitioned on Sunday as 85,000 runners took over the streets for the Athens Marathon. While 25,000 followed the classic route from Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium, the rest of the city navigated a labyrinth of road closures and diverted buses. In Thessaloniki, police uncovered a more private marathon: a tax evasion ring involving a 'corporate carousel' of VAT fraud, weapons, and luxury watches. A dispute over the penal code has broken out between the prime minister's office and his critics, as the government attempts to tighten legal procedures. Meanwhile, at sea, the planned electricity cable between Greece and Cyprus remains a source of diplomatic friction, with officials characterizing Turkey's latest reactions as predictable.

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The Athens Marathon attracted over 85,000 participants, leading to extensive road closures and public transport changes across the capital. The event commenced with approximately 25,000 runners on the classic route from Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium.

Το Βήμα: Marathon: Over 85,000 runners - Closed roads, changes to public transport

More than 85,000 runners participated in the Athens Marathon, leading to road closures and adjustments in public transport schedules.

Kathimerini: Athens Marathon 2026: The Great Race of the Classic Route Begins

The Authentic Marathon of 42.195 meters began at 08:30, with approximately 25,000 runners participating in the classic route from Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium.

News247: Athens Inaccessible - Roads Closed Due to Marathon

Athens is experiencing inaccessibility with several roads closed due to the marathon event.

The government, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, presented 90 significant projects with specific deliverables and completion dates at its last ministerial council, aiming to boost the New Democracy party before the 2027 elections. Concurrently, a "bad dispute" concerning penal codes has emerged between political figures. Prime Minister Mitsotakis also discussed Greek-American relations and cable research in a social media post, asserting that Greece and Cyprus are countries that…

Kathimerini: Government's 22 Goals with an Eye on the Polls

At the last ministerial council, 90 significant projects with specific deliverables and completion dates were presented, aiming for the 2027 elections. The government hopes these projects will provide a final crucial boost to New Democracy before the polls.

Το Βήμα: The bad dispute between two prime ministers over penal codes

An opinion piece analyzes a contentious disagreement between two prime ministers concerning the penal codes.

Kathimerini: Clash Over Criminal Codes

There is a dispute regarding the criminal codes, with the Prime Minister's office seeking to prevent 'false steps'.

Ναυτεμπορική: Greece-Cyprus Cable: The next steps, Fintan's enigmas and diplomatic backstage

Turkey's reaction was not surprising, as it is a familiar tactic, according to authoritative sources cited by Naftemporiki.

Το Βήμα: Mitsotakis: Greek-American relations and cable in Sunday's post

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed Greek-American relations and a cable in his social media post.

Ναυτεμπορική: Mitsotakis: Greece and Cyprus are countries that license research activities

The Prime Minister's announcement was made after 35 minutes.

Greece is experiencing an escalating housing crisis with dramatic increases in rents and property prices, leading to strong social reactions and citizens organizing against speculation. Households are also struggling with high fuel and electricity costs, forcing them to cut back on expenses. Furthermore, an article explains the eligibility criteria for a 400 euro bonus for pensioners, and Greek consumer behavior for Black Friday shopping is being examined.

in.gr: Housing Crisis Escalates, Citizens Organize Against Speculation

The housing crisis is escalating with dramatic increases in rents and property prices, leading to strong social reactions and political shifts as tenants organize against the commodification of housing.

Το Βήμα: Fuel and electricity 'crippling' households - What Greeks are deprived of

The high cost of fuel and electricity is impacting Greek households, forcing them to cut back on expenses.

Το Βήμα: Black Friday: Where and how Greeks will shop - Their 1st consumer priority

The article examines Greek consumer behavior and priorities leading up to Black Friday shopping.

Το Βήμα: Which pensioners will receive the 400 euro bonus - The age limit, the payment…

An article explains the eligibility criteria, age limits, and payment dates for a 400 euro bonus for pensioners.

A tax evasion ring has been uncovered in Thessaloniki, with investigations revealing weapons, expensive watches, and cash at a businessman's villas, detailing how a "corporate carousel" scheme operated with successive VAT numbers. Separately, an article examines a network of associates and relatives connected to Michalis Bekiris, who allegedly operated within a system of government assignments.

News247: Weapons, Expensive Watches, and Money Found in Businessman's Villas - Tax…

A tax evasion ring in Thessaloniki has been uncovered, with investigations revealing weapons, expensive watches, and cash at a businessman's villas.

Kathimerini: Tax Evasion Ring: How the 'Corporate Carousel' Operated with Successive VAT…

An investigation reveals how a 'corporate carousel' scheme was used for tax evasion, involving successive VAT numbers.

in.gr: 'Guardians of Achaia': Michalis Bekiris's Circle in the Kingdom of Assignments

An article examines the network of associates and relatives connected to Michalis Bekiris, who allegedly operated within a system of government assignments.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Serres racetrack, where he took a ride in a racing car and toured the facility, notably without the presence of Karamanlis.

News247: Mitsotakis at the Serres racetrack - the ride in a racing car and the tour…

Prime Minister Mitsotakis visited the Serres racetrack, took a ride in a racing car, and participated in a tour, notably without the presence of Karamanlis.

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