The government’s strategic steps to improve the country’s economic situation and everyday life, the 28th of October and the need for investment, especially in border areas, are among other things mentioned by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his weekly Facebook post.

Writing about the National Anniversary, Mitsotakis talks about the pride for the liberation of Thessaloniki in 1912 and the heroic “OXI” of 1940, stressing that this anniversary reminds the strength of the unity of the Greek people and their determination in the face of difficulties.

“Eighty-four years later, our country is a pillar of stability in a prolonged troubled neighbourhood, a reliable factor of peace, with a strong Armed Forces that guarantee our deterrent power. A prerequisite for this patriotism of responsibility, healthy patriotism, is a dynamic and sustainable economic growth. An economy that can ensure a prosperous, safer and fairer Greece, capable of facing every difficulty and emerging from every crisis stronger. A country that learns from the past, cares for the present and looks to the future with confidence.”

Moving on, Mitsotakis spoke about the economy, referring to the recently presented plan for the productive transformation of the economy, the strengthening of investment and industry. “The investment roadmap for the next three years,” the Development Minister explained, “focuses not only on tourism, but also on manufacturing, agri-food and general entrepreneurship. In fact, contrary to the perception of some that Greece “does not produce even a pin”, it is important to know that manufacturing and industry have been growing equally dynamically in recent years and have increased their share of GDP by 2 points,” he said.

Mitsotakis wrote about “Evros After”, a €2.83 billion plan for the economic and security of the region, which includes infrastructure and reconstruction programs such as settlement incentives and increased bonuses for residents. He also mentioned the national strategy for the development prospects of islands such as Zakynthos, with interventions in environmental management and the protection of landmarks such as the “Shipwreck”.

The Prime Minister also made extensive reference to the government’s work to support vulnerable social groups, with a focus on people with disabilities, aiming at their professional integration and equality. He presented the new recruitments through ASEP exclusively for people with disabilities, announcing new actions for their rights and their welfare in Greece.

Writing for inflation he states: “We continue the effort to reduce the burden of high prices on households. The Union of Supermarkets of Greece, at the invitation of the leadership of the Ministry of Development, is proceeding with a 6% to 15% reduction in the price of initially 123 basic consumer products, which will gradually reach 600. The organised retail sector has responded to our initiative and I welcome it. I hope that as many businesses as possible will follow suit, with more products.”

In conclusion, he referred to a series of measures to combat juvenile violence, stressing the need for psychosocial support for children. “According to data from the Ministry of Citizen Protection, by the end of September this year, juvenile arrests reached 10,600, while in the same period last year there were 7,400 arrests. What is most worrying is that children are now acting in gangs, which was not the case in the past, and now they do not hesitate to use knives and even pistols,” he notes.

“The dependence of children and adolescents on mobile phones, with its now proven mental burden on them, is one of the negative consequences of digital technology and artificial intelligence algorithms,” he stressed.