Greece greenlights deputy mayoral posts for public employees

Greece is moving to allow public employees to take on deputy mayoral roles, with a new regulation set to grant them the possibility of serving in these positions on an unpaid basis. The Ministry of Interior is reportedly preparing a corrective intervention to the New Code, signaling a shift in how these public service positions are filled.

This development is part of broader legislative adjustments. In related news, the publication also highlights changes concerning widow's pensions, which will see a 50% increase for beneficiaries of the public sector and the OAED (formerly OGA) who experienced cuts since 2020. However, these increases will not include retroactive payments.

The newspaper also features a brief mention of a funeral for Vagia Nestora, with the headline posing a poignant question, "Last farewell, bitter 'why?'." Additionally, it notes that Famellos's situation led him to resignation due to an impasse.

Other snippets include a report from Sismannogleio hospital where an individual stated they set a mattress on fire with a lighter due to stress, and a brief mention of a football match between France and Morocco, highlighting a young player's performance.