Greek Politics
Govt pushes tourism message, digests EU stimulus proposal
The Greek government, which stands to gain up to 32 billion euros in grants and loans from the Recovery Fund proposed by the European Commission, continues to keep the re-opening of the tourism sector at the top of the its agenda.
Govt and opposition stake out positions on pandemic impact measures
As Greece gradually lifts its emergency measures, the main political parties are using the opportunity to clarify their positions on several key issues to do with managing the pandemic and its aftermath.
Economic relief eyed as Greece launches fourth round of lockdown easing
The fourth stage of the easing of Greece’s lockdown began on Monday, when cafes and restaurants were permitted to welcome sitting customers – another move that the government hopes will ease the economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis.
Opposition picks holes in latest measures to mitigate economic impact from pandemic
Opposition parties have criticised the government’s latest package of measures to support the economy, suggesting that it is too weak an intervention and will lead to wage cuts for many employees.
Govt lays out recovery plan to October, launches tourism roadmap
The Greek government presented on Wednesday the components of its support package for cushioning the economic impact of the first wave of the pandemic and laying the groundwork for an autumn recovery, in a briefing which covered fiscal measures, investment and employment.
PM set to unveil support package, as ND cements poll lead
Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to launch the government’s updated pandemic support package in a TV address this afternoon detailing measures for employment and the economy into the autumn, as well as an action plan on tourism.
Greece gears up to secure slice of smaller tourism pie this summer
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to announce on Wednesday how Greece plans to re-open its tourism sector, a move that is seen by the government as vital to dampening the economic impact of Covid-19 this year.
Reshuffle speculation rebuffed as Greece launches third stage of lockdown relaxation
Greece launched the third stage of its lockdown relaxation on Monday although this was partly overshadowed by speculation about a cabinet reshuffle.
Square reveal puts ND on the spot
New Democracy found itself on the defensive on Friday over the actions of two key officials: Centre-right Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Prime Minister Kyriakos’s Mitsotakis’s chief of staff Akis Skertsos.
European Commission's travel guidance brings some optimism for Greek tourism sector
Greece has welcomed the European Commission’s guidance on travel and tourism as a first step towards reopening a vital section of the economy in time for the summer season.