Central European Morning Report: "Challenges and Opportunities: Updates from Buzău County and Ministry of Education"

Greece 15 May 2024 11:10

Severe Drought Threatens Wheat Harvest in Buzău County:

Buzău County's Agriculture Directorate (DAJ) reports distressing news for wheat farmers as over 50% of the total wheat cultivation area faces significant damage due to drought and strong winds. With temperatures soaring and precipitation scarce, experts fear yields may plummet by half compared to the previous year. Director Cosmin Florea highlights the urgent need for rain to salvage the situation, with some areas experiencing up to 100% crop loss. Farmers brace for a challenging season ahead, hoping for relief in the form of much-needed rainfall.

Ministry of Education Announces Tertiary Education Admissions for 2024-2025:

The Ministry of Education unveils plans for tertiary education admissions, revealing a total of 68,851 positions available for the upcoming academic year. This figure marks a slight increase from the previous year, aligning with efforts to maintain consistency in educational opportunities despite ongoing challenges. Aspiring students can now prepare for the admissions process, with expectations set to meet or exceed last year's enrollment levels.

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PM Mitsotakis at MED9 summit: Greece will always support Cyprus in efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue

11 October 23:15

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in his statements following the conclusion of the MED9 Summit in Paphos, emphasized that Greece will always stand by Cyprus in efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue.

Marinakis: The government has implemented a strict and fair migration policy

11 October 19:03

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis, in an interview with the public radio ERT on Friday, referred to the MED-9 Summit on the Middle East taking place in Paphos, Cyprus and said that the Greek government is closely monitoring events in the region, as well as talking about migration.

PM Mitsotakis at the MED9 Summit in Cyprus; to reiterate the importance of guarding the EU external borders

11 October 18:06

Under the shadow of the latest developments in the Middle East and the widespread concern for further escalation in the wider region after Iran's attacks against Israel, the Summit of Mediterranean Member States of the European Union (MED9) will be held on Friday in Cyprus, with the participation of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Commission: Implementation of Greece's recovery and resilience plan progresses smoothly

10 October 19:30

The European Commission highlighted in its annual report that the implementation of Greece's recovery and resilience plan is progressing smoothly, though "increased efforts" are needed for timely execution.

PM Mitsotakis visits Aghia Sophia Childrens' Hospital

10 October 15:35

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday visited the emergency department of the Aghia Sophia Childrens' Hospital, where restoration works costing 1.2 million euros are taking place in the context of a broader programme for improving public health infrastructure.

Hatzidakis: The upgrade of the Athens Stock Exchange is excellent news for Greece

10 October 15:19

The upgrading of the Athens Stock Exchange by FTSE Russell with the aim of returning it to the category of developed markets is excellent news for Greece, the Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis pointed out in a statement, emphasising that "it is a result of the positive developments in the economy, the positive prospects that are opening up but also the specific successful moves of the government in the field of privatisations."

Fraport Greece announces schedule of shutdowns to upgrade runways at regional airports

9 October 21:14

Some regional airports will shut down briefly and gradually between November 2024 and February 2025 for runway upgrades, manager Fraport Greece announced on Wednesday.

SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance parliamentary group to convene on Thursday

9 October 21:04

The Parliamentary Group of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance is meeting on Thursday at 13:00, on the Medium-term Fiscal-Structural Plan and the draft budget.

Papastergiou to ANA: National Microsatellite Programme to help deal with climate crisis

9 October 20:00

The contract for AXIS 3 of the National Microsatellite Programme will be signed on November 14, Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou said in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA) on Wednesday, on the occasion of World Space Week, which this year focuses on "Space and Climate Change."

Hatzidakis: The upgrade of the Athens Stock Exchange is excellent news for Greece

9 October 15:55

Greek economy continues to have a favourable outlook, Parliamentary Budget Office report finds

8 October 23:39

Greece's economy continues to have a favourable outlook in 2024 and 2025, with forecasts predicting faster growth than the Eurozone average in spite of the high levels of uncertainty on a global level, according to the quarterly report issued by Parliamentary Budget Office on Tuesday.

Androulakis calls on 300,000 PASOK voters to show up for second round

8 October 23:07

PASOK-Movement for Change (KINAL) candidate for leadership Nikos Androulakis called on 300,000 voters of the first round this past Sunday to also vote in the second round this coming Sunday.

Central European Morning Report: "Challenges and Opportunities: Updates from Buzău County and Ministry of Education"

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