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Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Greece is under an extreme fire risk today, with a 'Red Code' warning issued for many regions as winds gust over 100 km/h, creating hazardous conditions. A fire also erupted in an abandoned building in Athens, leading to traffic adjustments in the area.
In other domestic news, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that discussions about returning to lignite in Western Macedonia are deceptive. The governing New Democracy party is also in the process of finalizing its candidate lists.
Economically, a debt regulation initiative aimed at self-employed individuals and farmers is seeing limited uptake, impacting their access to pensions. Additionally, several municipalities in the Attica region are experiencing scheduled power outages today, and the issue of the Halki School is being discussed at the State Department.
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New data indicates limited participation in a debt regulation initiative designed to help self-employed individuals and farmers secure their pensions, affecting their ability to retire.
Kathimerini:
Secret Deposits, Frozen Pensions
Revealing data shows limited uptake of a debt regulation initiative aimed at facilitating self-employed individuals and farmers who wish to retire, impacting their ability to access pensions.
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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that any proposals to return to lignite in Western Macedonia are misleading to society, referring to such discussions as 'rear-guard battles.'
Ναυτεμπορική:
Mitsotakis: Anyone who talks about returning to Ligniti deceives society
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis stated that anyone who speaks of returning to the Ligniti area deceives society in Western Macedonia. He referred to 'rear-guard battles' and the prime minister's statements.
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The New Democracy party is currently in the process of completing its candidate lists, described as a 'political puzzle.'
News247:
New Democracy Party Lists: The Blue Puzzle is Being Completed
The article discusses the ongoing process of filling candidate lists for the New Democracy party, referring to it as completing a political puzzle.
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Five municipalities in the Attica region are scheduled to experience power outages today, Saturday, August 29th.
News247:
Power Outages in 5 Municipalities of Attica on Saturday (29/8)
Information is provided on upcoming power outages affecting five municipalities in the Attica region on Saturday, August 29th.
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The issue concerning the Halki School is reportedly under discussion at the State Department, highlighting its international diplomatic significance.
Kathimerini:
At the State Department: The Halki School
The issue concerning the Halki School is being discussed at the State Department, indicating its international diplomatic significance.
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