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Greek PM reshuffles cabinet after dent in approval ratings. Hard-liner named as migration minister

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reshuffled his cabinet, appointing new finance and transport ministers to regain public trust after a train disaster that killed 57 people in 2023.
A poll found that over 50% of Greeks desire early elections, and more than 65% of ruling party voters believe officials should face trial for the incident.
An independent report criticized the rail network's condition and raised questions about the investigation's integrity after the accident blamed on faulty equipment and human error.

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LancasterOnline

Greek Prime Minister reshuffles cabinet after falling approval rating

ATHENS (AP) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ordered a Cabinet reshuffle Friday as his conservative government works to address declining public approval ratings following a deadly 2023 train disaster and a…

7 hours ago·Lancaster, United States

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Deutsche Welle

Greek PM appoints new ministers after train tragedy protests

The most notable changes are new finance and transport ministers. The reshuffle comes as Kyriakos Mitsotakis attempts to shore up support for his government after mass protests over a 2023 train crash.

8 hours ago·Bonn, Germany

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Greek PM reshuffles cabinet after dent in approval ratings and far-right gains

Greece's conservative government has announced a major cabinet reshuffle as it works to address declining approval ratings and a rise in support for far-right parties. Popular digital reformer Kyriakos Pierrakakis becomes the new Finance Minister, while Makis Voridis, a politician…

11 hours ago·Louisville, United States

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Greek Reporter

Mitsotakis Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Public Fury Over Tempi Rail Tragedy

Opinion polls indicate a decline in support for the ruling conservative government. Credits: AMNA and Greek Reporter Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a cabinet reshuffle on Friday, aiming to regain public trust and reset his administration in the wake of mounting public outrage over the alleged cover-up of the 2023 Tempi rail disaster. The move comes as his government faces increasing pressure over its handling of the tragedy, …

11 hours ago

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Bloomberg

Greek Premier Reshuffles Cabinet After Protests, Censure Motion

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a broad cabinet reshuffle Friday as he seeks to shore up his government following major protests over its handling of the deadliest train crash in the nation’s history.

11 hours ago·United States

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Protothema

The reshuffle on Friday morning - Pierrakakis at the Ministry of Finance

The phone calls have started, what is expected to change in Maximou - Kostis Hatzidakis in the role of deputy prime minister - The scenarios for the "commotions" from Pierrakakis' move and the most popular names for ministerial appointments

1 day ago

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