ENERGY CRISIS

Europe has at long last realised that its energy dependence on Russia is catastrophic, and it has already begun the process of procuring energy from other suppliers.

There is a clear prospect that the accumulated burden of current and previous crises will have an explosive impact on household budgets, and by extension on social cohesion.

Guaranteeing sufficient heating at state schools, which are operating in an environment with a continuing pandemic and seasonal flu, requires close attention and greater care.

There is a positive basis for the Greek government’s proposal for a ceiling on gas prices, which some time ago seemed outlandish but today has gained ground.

Within a time span of fewer than three years, when Greeks were first confronted with the pandemic, citizens must carefully consider how they will handle the new realities.

In Greece, many households and businesses that in previous years relied on heating fuel later opted for natural gas because it was cheaper.

The number of applications in the two phases of the Fuel Pass (auto fuel subsidies) programme is the clearest indication of the needs created by the hike in fuel costs.

The great response and demand of citizens for the Fuel Pass 2 [a state automobile fuel subsidy] is most indicative of the needs of society and serves as a model.

The time had come for the government to consider measures that would offer rewards to responsible citizens and an incentive for those who were not

The former US Secretary of State says Erdogan’s tactics ‘do not befit good neighbourly relations between two NATO member states’, only way to confront Putin ‘adequate show of force’.

Undoubtedly, the Greek economy’s good Q1 performance is based on exports and in part on domestic consumption, which reflects its dynamic and endurance.

Timely measures against price gouging does not mean that the market will not sooner or later self-regulate, as it often has in the past with no one losing out.

The PM said that Greece as at a matter of principle respects the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence of all countries, and therefore condemns raw violence.

It is inconceivable to view inflation merely as a natural phenomenon. It is something that must be fended off. Our country has the capability and the weapons to get through this continual 'war'