Politics
Soldiers' ongoing detention troubles Tsipras, riles Kammenos
Foreign policy issues featured prominently on the agenda of the cabinet meeting that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras chaired on Tuesday as the detention of two Greek soldiers by Turkey continues to cause problems for his government.
Despite stumbling blocks, Athens more upbeat after latest talks on name issue
Athens seems to be more optimistic about a possible solution on the Macedonia name issue following the trilateral meeting involving the foreign ministers of Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), and UN special envoy Matthew Nimetz in Vienna last Friday.
Ankara tension and Macedonia name talks weigh down coalition
Foreign policy issues continue to dog the government and provide opportunities for New Democracy to portraying the coalition as incapable of handling issues of national importance.
Tsipras eyes common ground with centre-left over revision of constitution
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has declared his willingness to discuss a revision of Greece’s constitution following a proposal by centre-left leader Fofi Gennimata, rekindling speculation about SYRIZA and social democratic grouping Movement for Change cooperating in a more formal manner in the future.
Tsipras suffers setbacks in bid to build momentum ahead of MoU exit
If Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was considering the option of calling snap elections soon after exiting the third programme in August, recent developments may have put him off the idea.
Athens, Skopje edge closer to name solution, but much ground still left to cover
After talks in Skopje last week, the foreign ministers of Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) are due to meet in Vienna with United Nations special envoy Matthew Nimetz this Friday to take stock of where negotiations stand.
Mitsotakis starts to put New Democracy on election footing
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has told his party to start preparing for general elections in the near future and has described the upcoming vote as a moment for “catharsis and rebooting.”
Kotzias prepares for significant Skopje visit after making treaty proposal
Τhe two-day visit of Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias to Skopje, due to begin this Thursday, has historic and symbolic dimensions since he will be the first Greek official to land at the city’s international airport in 12 years.
Tsipras and Kammenos set aside speculation and focus on coalition's key goals
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his coalition partner, Defence Minister Panos Kammenos, sought on Tuesday to put to bed any speculation about their coalition being on the brink of collapse due to disagreements over several issues.
Tsipras and Kammenos try to fend off rumours of deepening rift
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Defence Minister Panos Kammenos were due to meet on Tuesday afternoon, largely in a bid to dispel mounting speculation that their relationship has deteriorated and that the coalition’s future may be in doubt.