Politics
New Democracy fires back at Tsipras over corruption allegations
The polarisation that many expect to be a key feature of Greek politics in the build-up to the next elections is becoming more evident as SYRIZA and New Democracy trade accusations over scandals.
Athens gets first taste of Erdogan's new era in power
The latest chapter in Turkey's history began on July 9 when Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in for another term as president of Turkey while launching a new political system that grants greater power to its leader.
Change to date of local elections adds to expectations of May national vote
The chances of general elections being held next May are rising, especially after the government agreed on Wednesday to hold local and European Parliament elections together.
Diplomatic expulsions come amid worsening Greece-Russia relations
Relations between Athens and Moscow seem to be on a collision course Greek government's decision to expel two Russian diplomats and ban the entry of two more.
New Democracy gains MP as new effort to launch nationalist party announced
New Democracy gained an MP on Tuesday but also received the news that a new party will be formed to its right.
SYRIZA targets pensions boost as New Democracy builds on poll lead
The possible cancellation of next year’s pension cuts and steps to increase the minimum wage are among the main issues that the government is focusing on as it seeks to claw back New Democracy’s large opinion poll lead over SYRIZA.
Blueprint for election battle laid out in Parliament debate
A parliamentary debate on the third anniversary of the 2015 referendum provided an opportunity for Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis to warm up their engines ahead of what promises to be a long battle before the next elections.
Coalition back-and-forth over name deal belies election strategy
Government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos was insistent on Wednesday that there is no need for the coalition to seek a qualified majority in Parliament for the approval of the Macedonia name deal, thereby dismissing the request made by Independent Greeks (ANEL) leader and Defence Minister Panos Kammenos.
Kammenos claims approval of name deal a make-or-break moment for coalition
Defence Minister Panos Kammenos has prompted a new round of speculation about the coalition’s longevity after suggesting that he would pull his Independent Greeks (ANEL) party out of the government over the Macedonia name issue.
No bounce for Tsipras in poll as cracks appear in centre-left
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is hoping that he can win back the support of islanders affected by the refugee flows over the last few years but the latest opinion published in the Greek media suggests that much more will be needed for SYRIZA to revive its fortunes.