Greek Politics
ND focussed on keeping coronavirus numbers down in build-up to Greek Easter
The effort to keep the number of coronavirus deaths and cases at a satisfactory level continues with some urgency for the government this week due to the country entering Holy Week and new potential outbreak sources being discovered.
Officials monitor new Covid-19 outbreak, extend school closures
Authorities are focussing their efforts on containing a new coronavirus outbreak in central Greece that could risk upsetting efforts to suppress the disease, such as school closures, which the government announced on Friday would be extended for another month.
Medics highlight weaknesses in frontline care as parties debate emergency measures
The government has announced it will step up checks on highways and at ports and airports ahead of Greek Orthodox Easter next Sunday to ensure it keeps a lid on the coronavirus outbreak, which has yet to test Greece’s health service to the full.
Despite satisfaction with Covid-19 numbers, govt not eyeing let-up in restrictions
As Greek Orthodox Easter approaches, the government is trying to dampen speculation about when it might start lifting the restrictions on movement and the idea that snap elections might be held later this year.
Coronavirus outbreaks highlight limited progress in disbanding hotspots for migrants
While Greek government officials are beginning to express reserved optimism over the success of the lockdown measures in controlling the spread of coronavirus among the general population, a handful of confirmed cases in migrant housing facilities have highlighted the risk posed by crowded living conditions in the camps.
Waiting for Eurogroup outcome, ND and SYRIZA focus on economic interventions
The Greek government will be watching Tuesday’s Eurogroup with a keen interest as it tries to adapt its ongoing response to the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis.
More fiscal measures, restrictions on movement mulled by govt as it rides high in polls
The rollout of the economic support measures continued on Friday as the government considered more restrictions on movement, having enjoyed strong support for its handling of the Covid-19 crisis so far.
Greek government goes digital under lockdown, as more coronavirus clusters emerge
The coronavirus crisis has not been entirely without its positives for Greeks, one of which has been the acceleration of e-government and the provision of online services.
Public support for ND's handling of crisis still strong, SYRIZA looks for weak points
Despite complaints from the opposition that it is not doing enough to support the economy and the possibility of more restrictions on people’s movement being adopted in the coming days, the government continues to enjoy strong support for the way it is handling the coronavirus crisis.
Govt mulls tighter controls on movement, seeks to boost health supplies and Covid-19 tests
The Greek government is said to be looking at tightening controls on movement, as recent instances of overcrowding have raised concerns that the existing lockdown measures are too easily flouted.