Stories from Athens · Greece

New Democracy leads in voting intention with 29.5% according to a Skai poll. Achieving a third consecutive election victory will require increased voter turnout and widespread dissemination of information. The party faces challenges regarding consensus on issues such as non-state universities and public sector unity. Recent polling data indicates New Democracy holds 28.8% support, while Pasok stands at 14.5%. Karagiannidou registered 13%, and Mr. Samaras received 3% in the survey. The 'Greek solution' party appears to be a small distance behind, according to the results. Dimitris Mavros for The Open provided these figures, indicating current political standing. A new poll by MRB, conducted by Dimitris Mavros for Open, shows PASOK at 28.8%. Cyprus is polling at 11.1% and Mrs. Other figures in the poll indicate Karagiannis at 25% and Cyprus at 23%, both described as 'very high'.

Inflation in Greece rose toward 5% in April, exceeding the Eurozone average.

Former Prime Minister Kostas Karamalis addressed a conference of agricultural cooperatives regarding illegal subsidies. Karamalis spoke about the current state of the agricultural world during his speech.

Greece has launched a broad diplomatic offensive, according to a report from Athens. Athens has initiated a wide-ranging diplomatic campaign.

The Bank of Greece published a Financial Stability Report yesterday highlighting risks to households. The report calls for strict monitoring of prudential criteria regarding mortgage loans, particularly during the repayment process.

The oldest legal association in Athens issued a statement requesting the resignation of Mr. Tzavella, the spokesperson for the Greek Orthodox Church. This request follows a serious development in an ongoing bribery scandal.

Minister of Labor Nikos Kerameos announced the expansion of the electronic employment card. Kerameos also met with social partners to discuss a draft law aimed at protecting wage equality between men and women. The announcement was reported by Dimitris Kostakos.

The Attica Green Expo is set to begin on May 27.

Greece has expanded fiscal incentives to include the public sector, according to a report from Athens. The incentives, which previously applied only to the private sector, now include individuals seeking roles as doctors at universities or researchers at public research centers.

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Prolev visited the official public broadcaster ERT headquarters in Athens. The ambassador met with ERT Chairperson Yannisa Papadopoulou and several senior officials during the official tour.