Greece unveils support measures following fiscal surplus in 2024


ATHENS, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday announced a 1-billion-euro (1.14 billion U.S. dollars) package of support measures for low-income pensioners, tenants, and other vulnerable groups, following Greece's strong-than-expected fiscal performance in 2024.

"We can return a significant part of the surplus to citizens," Mitsotakis said in a televised address, attributing the outcome to continued reforms and fiscal discipline.

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