Greek Politics
PM reins in rush to re-open economy as vaccines proceed slowly
Amid speculation that ski resorts and the food service sector could be the next to see a relaxation of the current Covid-19 restrictions, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis intervened on Wednesday to suggest that the government’s next goal is to re-open secondary schools rather than other sectors of the economy.
Political world unites behind victims of sex abuse, but remains divided over policing proposals
The claim by one of Greece’s top sportswomen that she had been a victim of rape by a high-ranking sports official has brought unanimous support from the country’s political world and calls for sweeping reforms to the conservative world of competitive sport.
Retail sector re-opens as govt examines further support for businesses
The retail sector re-opened on Monday in parts of Greece that are not considered high risk for Covid-19 as the government embarks on a gradual relaxation of lockdown restrictions.
Greece prepares to relax lockdown amid concerns about toll on economy
The government was preparing on Friday for a relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions as the virus numbers continue to improve and businesses grow warier of the impact from a prolonged lockdown.
ND holds on to large poll lead despite growing public dissatisfaction
Two recent opinion polls confirm the political dominance of Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his New Democracy government amidst the pandemic and the tense relations with Turkey.
PM dismisses possibility of snap elections, sets out vaccine flow
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has dismissed speculation that he is considering calling snap elections later this year and has indicated that Greece’s latest lockdown is likely to be relaxed in the coming days.
SYRIZA ponders election footing, slow vaccination rollout rate troubles govt
Following the cabinet reshuffle, opposition SYRIZA is accelerating its own revamp with an eye on possible early elections.
Lockdown set to be extended as political friction continues
The government is set to play it safe and extend Covid-19 restrictions on the advice of experts as Greece battles to keep the pandemic at bay after the festive period.
Epiphany crowds strengthen churchs's hand and intensify lockdown dilemma
Crowds in and around churches on the feast of Epiphany on Wednesday have exacerbated fears of a resurgence of coronavirus in Greece as the current lockdown nears its scheduled end date on January 11.
Govt faces fresh pressure over Covid-19 decisions amid slow start to vaccination scheme
Just hours after a broad cabinet reshuffle designed to reinvigorate the government was completed, New Democracy found itself on the backfoot over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.