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KatiApoZebra wrote that the Prime Minister said, for the "two hundredth time," that he would ask large businesses to contribute to addressing inflation. She added that, until then, he continued to ask citizens to bear the burden, using vulgar language. #Ακρίβεια #Οικονομία #Πολιτική (translated)

Karditsastakra noted that most stores on main streets in provincial towns had closed. He attributed the despair of shopkeepers to rampant inflation, excessive taxation, limited purchasing power, the economic devastation caused by lockdowns, and the lack of substantial support. As an example, he described the pedestrian street of Florina, which he characterized as the most central street in the town, on a Saturday in October at 11 in the morning. He said that it used to be bustling with life, while then four out of five stores were closed and empty. According to him, the spaces were not being rented out because no one was interested in leasing them anymore. He added that among the few open spaces was the office of the local government representative, which, he commented, made the desolation around it even more ironic and tragic. #ΟικονομικήΚρίση #Ακρίβεια #Καταστήματα (translated)

The Proper Greek Analyst criticized publications from Kontra, Eleftheros Typos, Political, and Dimokratia, arguing that they presented as a Greek success an exception that would pave the way for a reduction of fuel taxes or investments amounting to 1 billion euros. He described the coverage as misleading and said it confused two different requests. According to him, the government's request for temporary reductions in the Special Consumption Tax or VAT on fuels not to be counted toward the deficit was rejected. He argued that such measures would directly support citizens and businesses and that they had been implemented without requests to the Commission from 11 EU countries. He also cited a Reuters publication regarding the rejection of requests from Greece and Italy for greater fiscal flexibility. On the contrary, he mentioned that a request for exemption from fiscal rules on spending for energy projects had been accepted. In his post, this possibility did not concern only Greece: a Commission announcement dated 18/8/26, with code C/2026/4514, stipulated an exemption of up to 0.6% of GDP cumulatively over two years for countries that would apply. He estimated that this corresponded for Greece to 1.56 billion euros, with an GDP of 260 billion euros at current prices in 2026, and not the 1 billion euros that, as he wrote, the government planned to allocate. The Proper Greek Analyst added that Italy's request, which, according to ANSA, concerned 0.6% of GDP or 14 billion euros, was expected to be approved by Monday. He contrasted this amount with the 0.38% of GDP or 1 billion euros attributed to the Greek plan. For Greek projects, he mentioned grants of 200 million euros for energy storage batteries from renewable sources, 320 million euros for railroad safety and expansion projects, 200 million euros for heat pumps and solar water heaters for 100,000 beneficiaries, 117 million euros for energy upgrades of 109 public buildings and universities, 50 million euros for photovoltaics, batteries, and heating systems for 10,000 beneficiaries, 50 million euros for carbon capture and storage in industry, and 45 million euros for 246 school units. He stated that, beyond the subsidies for households, the remaining projects would not directly benefit citizens. #Ελλάδα #ενέργεια #δημοσιονομικά (translated)

The economist Giannis Telonis emphasized the difficult conditions that Cypriot households are experiencing due to inflation, with the general price index increasing by 22.12% from 2020 to 2026, and the need for targeted support measures and changes in Europe's energy policy. #Ακρίβεια #Οικονομία #Ενέργεια (translated)

The next period is expected to be a critical test for the dynamics of the new political project, the Greek Left Coalition (E.L.A.S.), as A. Tsipras tells his associates that strengthening his presence in the region and in major urban centers will gradually be reflected in the opinion polls. #Τσίπρας #ακρίβεια #πολιτική (translated)

Alexis Tsipras is developing a new strategy for the Greek Left Coalition (EL.A.S.), connecting his politics with households' concerns about inflation, as the political scene is shaped amidst increasing pressure on the Mitsotakis government. #Τσίπρας #ακρίβεια #πολιτική (translated)

The protests in forty cities in France against the rising cost of fuel and the reduction of state welfare unite students, pupils, and teachers with the unions, causing serious social unrest and bringing the country to the brink of an economic crisis. #Γαλλία #Διαδηλώσεις #Ακρίβεια (translated)

Adonis Georgiadis wrote that, according to the narrative he provided, Sulla responded to the Athenians who invoked their history by showing them his sword. The Athenians did not surrender and, as he mentioned, were slaughtered. Georgiadis linked the story to the attitude of the Athenians towards the Melians in 416 BC, stating that they too had argued that the right of the strong passes from one strong person to the next. He added that Marco Rubio had referred to the same notion the previous day and summarized the message as a warning that weakness could lead to destruction. #ιστορία #Δίκαιον #ΑρχαίαΕλλάδα (translated)

The author of the post wrote that inflation and the cost of living were affecting the daily lives of millions of Europeans. For Greece, he mentioned that in 6 out of 10 households, the income did not last until the end of the month and that 3 out of 10 citizens were on the brink of poverty. https://t.co/xtFpoDrXl0 #Ακρίβεια #ΚόστοςΖωής #Φτώχεια #GR #EU (translated)

The spokesperson of AKEL, Charis Polycarpou, commented on the recent reports regarding funding and the shipment of weapons from the Soviet Union, noting that the reports are not new and expressing wonder at their reappearance at a specific time, while simultaneously accusing the government of inflation and announcing the presidential candidacy for 2028, excluding Averof Neofytou. #ΑΚΕΛ #ΣοβιετικήΈνωση #πολιτική (translated)

The Prime Minister of Greece stated that his government supported the world of creation and work, protecting competitiveness and addressing the high production costs and inflation that, as he said, this entailed. https://t.co/gEjeLwaiGj #Οικονομία #Δημιουργία #Ανταγωνιστικότητα (translated)

Chris Avramidis argued that inflation burdened citizens and that inflation was not inevitable, as he wrote, the money leaving one side ended up on another. He noted that refineries reported profits of about 1 billion euros in the first half of 2026 and described the sector as an oligopoly essentially consisting of the Vardinoyannis and Latsis groups. He accused Kyriakos Mitsotakis of allowing them to go unchecked and pointed out that proposals had been made to address the situation. He raised the question of why there was a profit cap at gas stations but not at refineries, reminding that a cap had been implemented in 2022 by New Democracy. Avramidis also supported the immediate extraordinary taxation of refineries. He said he had repeatedly brought the issue to the government spokesman and mentioned that a similar measure had been implemented in several countries, including Poland under Donald Tusk's government, whom he described as right-wing. Regarding the effects of inflation, he noted that general inflation could be set at 5.1%, but that rate, in his opinion, did not reflect the real burden on the poorest. He explained that large increases in everyday goods, such as milk, food, and other essentials, were offset in the general index by smaller increases in categories like insurance and financial services. He added that lower incomes spent a larger portion of their money on the goods that had risen most in price. In closing, he thanked Kontra and Konstantinos Maravelidis for the invitation. #Ακρίβεια #Πληθωρισμός #Οικονομία (translated)

Alexis Tsipras wrote that ministers and MPs of New Democracy participated, as he said, in a display of arrogance. He criticized them for claiming there is no inflation in fuels, citing the many cars on the roads, and for declaring solidarity with employers on the grounds that they are being blackmailed by employees. He described them as modern-day Marie Antoinettes. #ΝΔ #Ακρίβεια #Πολιτική (translated)

Alexis Tsipras stated that the responsible minister, Theodorikakos, had said that additional measures would be needed if the situation continued. Tsipras argued that inflation had risen from 3.7% in August to 5.1% in September and criticized the government because, as he said, it was presenting the adoption of measures as a possibility. "What 'if'?" he wondered. https://t.co/VzviuNlbXb #πληθωρισμός #κοινωνία #πολιτική (translated)

The post mentioned that gasoline and diesel were becoming more expensive, while households and businesses were being pressured and the refineries were making large profits. It criticized the government because, as it wrote, it planned to subsidize the cost of living with citizens' money, and wondered how much longer this situation would continue. It added that with the start of the new parliamentary period, it brought up the relevant issue for the third time. (translated)

The author of the post immediately called for measures regarding inflation and fuel, arguing that governments had the flexibility and authority to limit energy costs. He added that Europe's inertia could not be used as an excuse by the government. https://t.co/RAcRwhNpnd #καύσιμα #ενέργεια #πολιτική #EU (translated)