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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has put his party on election alert, activating a dual strategy for both government operations and party readiness as he prepares for the next trip to the polls. The move signals a transition to a campaign footing despite his current focus on long-term governance. The Prime Minister also promised to reduce VAT on products to 13%, though the relief is not scheduled to arrive until January 1, 2027. He described the current high rates as a distortion and framed the future intervention as a move for social justice, while opposition leader Alexis Tsipras countered from Kalamata with a message of victory and a direct attack on the government's record. In Katerini, an investigation into the town planning office has uncovered an illegal permit scheme that allegedly netted over 120,000 euros through 'speedy payments' and cash sent by courier. Meanwhile, in the capital, commuters faced a morning of gridlock with significant congestion turning the Kifisos highway and major avenues into red zones.

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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that the Value Added Tax (VAT) on products will be reduced to 13% starting January 1, 2027, citing it as a measure for social justice.

Ναυτεμπορική: Mitsotakis: VAT on products reduced to 13% from January 1, 2027

Speaking to Alpha, the Prime Minister described the high VAT as a distortion and presented the intervention as a move for social justice.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has placed the New Democracy party on election alert, outlining a dual strategy for government and party readiness. Concurrently, Alexis Tsipras, leader of the Greek Left Alliance, delivered a 'message of victory' from Kalamata, directly criticizing Mitsotakis.

Το Βήμα: Mitsotakis Signals Elections: A Double Plan for Government and Party

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has put the New Democracy party on election alert, with a dual strategy for both government and the party's readiness.

Το Βήμα: Tsipras from Kalamata: Message of Victory, Attack on Mitsotakis

Alexis Tsipras, speaking in Kalamata, launched a direct attack on Mitsotakis and issued a message of victory, urging citizens to reclaim the country and their future.

An investigation into the Katerini urban planning office has uncovered an alleged scheme involving illegal permits for 7,000 euros each, accumulating over 120,000 euros, a sum that constitutes a felony. Practices included cash payments, 'speedy payment' schemes, and courier transactions.

Kathimerini: Katerini Urban Planning: Illegal Permits for 7,000 Euros

The illegal permit scheme in Katerini's urban planning office allegedly profited over 120,000 euros, a sum that qualifies as a felony.

News247: Katerini Town Planning: Cash Files, "Speedy Payments," and Courier Deals

An investigation into the Katerini town planning office reveals alleged practices involving cash payments, unofficial "speedy payment" schemes, and transactions conducted via courier.

Four individuals have appeared in court in connection with an NGO fraud case, facing accusations related to their alleged actions.

in.gr: NGO Fraud: 'Aren't you ashamed of what you did?' - First four defendants reach…

Four individuals are brought to court in connection with an NGO fraud case, facing accusations related to their actions.

The process for rent return payments is in its final stages, with details being outlined regarding eligibility criteria for amounts up to 1,600 euros.

News247: Rent Return: Payments Nearing End - Who is Eligible for Up to 1,600 Euros

The process for rent return payments is in its final stages, outlining eligibility criteria for amounts up to 1,600 euros.

Athens is experiencing heavy traffic, with the Kifisos highway designated as a "Red Zone" due to significant congestion. Delays are also reported on Kifisias and Mesogion avenues.

News247: Traffic in Athens: Kifisos Red Zone - Delays on Kifisias and Mesogion

Traffic is heavy in Athens, with the Kifisos highway experiencing significant congestion and delays reported on Kifisias and Mesogion avenues.

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