Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the extension of the opening hours of primary schools and kindergartens until 6 in the afternoon from the speaker’s podium during his address on the demographic issue.
“Some immediate initiatives are in the final stages of preparation, including the extension of kindergartens and primary schools until 6 pm, to include the homework of children, thus relieving parents at home,” said the prime minister.
The main focus of Mr. Mitsotakis’ speech during his speech at the Conference “Demographic – The Great Challenge”, organized by Next is Now and Dome Consulting, was also providing housing for young people. This he said was a medium-term goal of the government. He also spoke about public-private partnerships for the development of abandoned buildings in Athens, in order to turn them into housing for young couples and to address the major issue of expensive rents.
The demographic problem
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described the demographic issue as a time bomb, the timer of which is “running”.
He described the demographic problem as a national existential issue, the treatment of which requires the support of all parties.
Mr. Mitsotakis called on the parties of the parliament to a cross-party cooperation for the confrontation of the demographic problem, which, as he said, by its nature has a strategic and long-term character. The most burning dimension of the issue, he noted, is the economic and social impact, ie the shrinking of the economically active population, which works and maintains the rest of society. “We are not talking about a threat to our identity as Greeks. But one that will undermine the country’s ability to produce individual and public wealth, while maintaining a strong web that unites its citizens.”
Latest News
September in Greece Winning Tourists Over from US, Germany
Tourists continue to visit Greece off-season into Sept. with the number of inbound travelers up by 6.6% and a 7.9% rise in travel receipts.
Bank of Greece Governor Says EU will Retaliate to Trump’s Tarrifs
The Bank of Greece Governor defended the independence of central banks amid criticism from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who had publicly commented on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powel
September in Greece Winning Tourists Over from US, Germany
Tourists continue to visit Greece off-season into Sept. with the number of inbound travelers up by 6.6% and a 7.9% rise in travel receipts.
Bitcoin Surges Toward $100K Amid Pro-Crypto Optimism in US
According to Reuters, the cryptocurrency surged to an all-time high, briefly exceeding $96,898 during Asian trading hours.
Greek Driver Violations at a Touch of a Button
Traffic offences recorded in the last five years by Greece’s “Driver Behavior Control System” are now available on Gov.gr Wallet
Milan Tops List of Most Expensive Streets, Athens’ Ermou Holds Steady at 15th Place
In Athens, following Ermou Street is the southern suburb of Glyfada and Tsimiski Street in Thessaloniki.
New Gov.gr Service Enables Secure Reporting of Minor-Related Delinquency
It should also be noted that via the recently introduced initiative ‘Safe Youth’ application citizens have access to specially tailored informative material regarding the safety of children and adolescents
Thousands Strike in Athens Over Soaring Living Costs and Stagnant Wages
Inflation, particularly in food prices, has been crushing Greek households
Greece Overhauls Property Valuation System
Greece plans to launch a revamped property value registry in 2025 and overhaul the way objective values are calculated to enhance tax revenue and improve transparency.
Greece’s New Tax Bill Foresees Tax Relief Beyond Big Business
Tax relief measures in Greece are proposed for freelancers, property owners and farmers, along with 'big business'