Greek Politics
Clash over refugees in central Athens prompts warnings of far-right resurgence
The controversial removal of refugees from temporary accommodation has caused tensions in the centre of Athens, as evicted families sheltering in a square became the focus of demonstrations and counter-demonstrations.
EU deal appears promising for Greece, but success rides on efficient use of funds
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has applauded the compromise reached in Brussels over the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the Next Generation EU recovery package totalling 1.82 billion euros, of which Greece could receive more than 70 billion.
Athens waits for EU recovery fund outcome as new Mati fire claims emerge
The marathon European Council, which began on Friday and is due to continue on Monday afternoon, failed to yield an agreement on the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF) after what Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said was insufficient progress.
PM in search of recovery fund boost as parties clash over latest Novartis episode
As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived at the latest European Union summit in Brussels on Friday in the hope that an agreement would be secured on the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF), Greece’s domestic politics was focussed on the latest fallout from the Novartis scandal.
Development model questioned again amid reaction to luxury resort go-ahead
The construction of a large resort complex in Corfu on land ceded as part of Greece’s privatisation programme has ignited tension between the government and the local community.
Court ruling on pension backpay creates dilemma for PM
Greece’s highest administrative court handed Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis a hot potato, in political and fiscal terms, on Tuesday, when it delivered a much-anticipated ruling on backpay for pensioners.
Increase in Covid-19 cases prompts tighter measures amid opposition criticism
The Greek government has tightened emergency measures after a surge in Covid-19 cases raised fears of an early second wave of the pandemic.
Higher Covid-19 numbers spark concern as tourism sees little benefit from visitor arrivals
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to chair a meeting with key ministers and aides on Monday to discuss the latest developments on the coronavirus front as concern grows in Greece about the coronavirus flaring up in the coming weeks.
Approval of street protest law a potential source of political tumult
Parliament approved on Thursday night the government’s legislation aimed at bringing street protests under greater control but the political reverberations from the contentious legislation are likely to last for some time.
Rise in "imported" Covid-19 cases a source of jitters for tourism industry
While reopening Greece to tourism was eagerly anticipated as a potential remedy for some of the economic impact of the pandemic, the realities of managing inflows of visitors safely are slowly becoming apparent as the number of coronavirus cases in the country rises.