“The prime minister is currently participating through a teleconference at the leaders’ meeting organized by Kiev on the occasion of the three years from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In today’s three -year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we stand with respect to the thousands of our fellow humans who have lost their lives and awe before the untold catastrophes that have taken place, “government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said, . “Greece over time and as a matter of principle supports the commitment to international law and the map of the United Nations and condemns all use of violence and the threat of violence against sovereign states. The only solution is to cease the deadly conflict and the foundation of a generally accepted, fair and lasting peace for Ukraine, “he said.

“The platform for submitting applications for the” Tourism for All “is open today,” he said, saying that the program “aims to support citizens and vulnerable social groups while strengthening domestic tourism, offering more opportunities for affordable holidays across the country. ” He added that in order to strengthen the mountainous and winter tourism “there will be an increased subsidy for the period from the date of issuance of digital cards by 30/4/2025 as well as from 1/10/2025 to 31/12/2025. There are also increased amounts for vulnerable population groups, such as retirees, three -child and older, single parent families, people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities. “

He also said that “the daily compensation is increased by 50% for disabled people residing in supported living and by 44% daily compensation for people with severe boarding homes, with a joint decision of the Minister of Social Cohesion and the Minister of Social Cohesion and Family Sofia Zacharakis, Minister of Health ‘Adoni Georgiadis and Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Thanou Petralia.

Specifically, it increased by 50%, for the first time since 2014, the daily food from 40 euros to 60 euros. This increase corresponds to an additional EUR 600 per month for each beneficiary. After the increase, the supported living housing, which received a monthly food of 1,200 euros per beneficiary, will receive a monthly food of 1,800 euros per beneficiary.

In addition, after 17 years, it increases to 50 euros from 34.63 euros per food for boarding houses. The increase corresponds to 461 euros per month. It is worth noting that in September 2024, for the first time, people with heavy disability residing in boarding houses were compensated for their registration in opening and daily care centers, thereby guaranteeing their fundamental right to equal treatment and access to Services that assist in their social integration. “

Passing on the next issue of the briefing, Mr. Marinakis pointed out that it is significant to increase the validations and receipts in the public transport, Attica and Thessaloniki. “As for Attica, according to OASA data, in January 2025, validations in total transport stood at about 25.4 million compared to almost 23 million in the same month in 2024 (10.48%increase) and 21.802. 866 in 2023 (16.36%increase) respectively. As a result, all the proceeds were € 16.3 million in January 2025, compared to € 14 million in January 2024. Metro that increased capacity, increasing suburban routes, adding 405 new vehicles to the fleet of buses, the increase in controls, but also the rise of passenger traffic.

In Thessaloniki, based on the data of the UCTH in January 2025, the percentage increase compared to the corresponding first month of 2024, reached 39%, with the increase in ratification on the OASTH lines reaching 40%, while the corresponding increase Validations on the lines that the KTEL performs at 38%. “

Mr Marinakis subsequently informed that “in collaboration with the Minister of Social Cohesion and Family Sofia Zacharakis and the Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanassis, the” Creation of Pedagogy, Pedagogy, Pedagogy nurseries and kindergartens that promote the development of children aged 3 months up to 4 years “, with a total budget of 7,957,341 euros”.

He said the aim of the project “is to upgrade preschool and care services to support the multifaceted development of children up to 4 years old in the context of the National Action Plan for the European Guarantee for the Child” and referred in detail to the stages project and what they include.

Concluding his introductory position, he said that on Wednesday, February 26 at 11:00 he will meet under the Prime Minister by the Cabinet at the Maximus Mansion.

In detail during his introductory position on the information of political editors, the government spokesman said:

“Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is currently participating, via teleconference, at the leaders’ meeting organized by Kiev, on the occasion of the three years from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

In today’s three -year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we stand with sadness and respect for the thousands of our fellow humans who have lost their lives and awe before the untold disasters that have taken place.

Our thinking also goes to our thousands of expatriates in Mariupol and to the surrounding areas, who experienced the horror of war and continue to experience its consequences.

Greece over time and as a matter of principle supports the commitment to international law and the United Nations Charter and condemns all use of violence, as well as the threat of violence against sovereign states.

The only solution is to cease the deadly conflict and the foundation of a generally accepted, fair and lasting peace for Ukraine.

The application platform for the “Tourism for All” program opens today. The “Tourism for All 2025” program aims to support citizens and vulnerable social groups, while strengthening domestic tourism, offering more opportunities for affordable holidays across the country.

The budget of the new, third cycle exceeds EUR 18.3 million from resources of the National Development Program, through the Special Emergency Response Program, and will also be used in the second cycle, which exceeds 7.3 million euro.

In order to boost mountainous and winter tourism there will be an increased subsidy for the period from the date of issuance of digital cards to 30/4/2025 as well as from 1/10/2025 to 31/12/2025.

There are also increased amounts for vulnerable population groups, such as retirees, three -child and older, single parent families, people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.

During the high period, ie from 1.5.2025 to 30.9.2025, beneficiaries receive an intangible digital card worth 200 euros. If they fall into some of these categories, then during the high period, they will receive an amount of EUR 300. In particular, people with a disability rate of 67% or more, as well as beneficiaries with a child of disability rate of 67% or more will receive 400 euros.

During the low period, that is, from the date of entry into force of intangible digital debit cards by 30.04.2025, as well as from 01.10.2025 to 31.12.2025, beneficiaries will receive an intangible digital card worth 300 euros. If the beneficiaries fall into one of the aforementioned categories, they will receive EUR 400, while people with a disability rate of 67% or more, as well as beneficiaries with 67% disability rates, will receive 600 euros.

The daily compensation is increased by 50% for disabled people residing in supported living and by 44% daily compensation for people with severe disabled in boarding houses, with a joint decision of the Minister of Social Cohesion and Family Sofia Zacharakis. of Health Minister Adoni Georgiadis and Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Thanos Petralia.

Specifically, it increased by 50%, for the first time since 2014, the daily food from 40 euros to 60 euros. This increase corresponds to an additional EUR 600 per month for each beneficiary. After the increase, the supported living housing, which received a monthly food of 1,200 euros per beneficiary, will receive a monthly food of 1,800 euros per beneficiary.

In addition, after 17 years, it is increased to 50 euros from € 34.63 per food for boarding houses. The increase corresponds to 461 euros per month. It is worth noting that in September 2024, for the first time, the possibility of people with severe boarding homes to be compensated for their registration in opening and daily care centers, thus guaranteeing their fundamental right to equal treatment and access to Services that assist in their social integration.

A significant increase is recorded in the validations and receipts in the public transport, Attica and Thessaloniki.

As for Attica, according to OASA data, in January 2025, validations in total transport stood at about 25.4 million against almost 23 million in the same month in 2024 (10.48%increase) and 21.802.866 in 2023 (16.36%increase) respectively.

As a result, all the receipts amounted to € 16.3 million in January 2025, compared to EUR 14 million in January 2024.

This was achieved, following a series of initiatives, such as the implementation of the intact payment system, the adjustment of the subway routes that increased the capacity, the increase in suburban routes, the addition of a total of 405 new vehicles to the bus fleet, the increase in controls, but the and; The general rise of passenger traffic.

In Thessaloniki, based on the data of the UCTH in January 2025, the percentage increase compared to the corresponding first month of 2024, reached 39%, with the increase in ratification on the OASTH lines reaching 40%, while the corresponding increase Validations in the lines that the KTEL is running reached 38%.

In collaboration with the Minister of Social Cohesion and the Family of Sofia Zacharakis and the Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanassis, the project “Creation of a Pedagogical Framework, Psychometric Tools and Psychometrics and Psychometry of children aged 3 months to and 4 years ”, total budget 7,957,341 euros.

The aim of the project is to upgrade preschool and care services to support the multifaceted development of children up to 4 years old in the context of the National Action Plan for the European Guarantee for the Child.

Project stages, among other things, include:

1. Development and application of a pedagogical framework for children up to four years of age.

2. Early detection of cognitive function, psycho -educational interventions and operations of the Nursery, Nursery and Nursery Schools promoting the development of early childhood children.

3. Issuance, reproduction and distribution of pedagogical material and evaluation tools of cognitive development in 3,250 nurseries and kindergartens as well as supply of 3,250 tablets.

On Wednesday, February 26 at 11:00 am, the Prime Minister will meet the Cabinet at the Maximus Palace.

A new announcement will follow on the issues of the meeting. “