Politics
PM seen boosting powers despite making minor alterations to cabinet
The new, and promoted, members of Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s cabinet were sworn in on Wednesday after the first, and minimal, reshuffle since New Democracy came to power.
Govt, experts sound alarm over risk of Covid-19 control being lost
A steady rise in new Covid-19 cases has prompted the Greek government to intensify its warnings and tighten hygiene measures to bring infections back under control.
PM makes minor changes to cabinet, with focus on handling of EU funds
A limited cabinet reshuffle – the first since New Democracy came to power just over a year ago - which had been trailed for the last few weeks was announced on Tuesday.
Experts recommend extensive reforms to overhaul economy amid mixed reception
A committee of “wise men” chaired by Nobel laureate economist Sir Christopher Pissarides published on Monday its draft recommendations to the government for transforming the Greek economy.
Authorities turn focus back to Covid-19 compliance as latest numbers trigger concern
The authorities are stepping up their efforts to encourage Greeks to take greater care not to spread the coronavirus after a significant rise in confirmed cases over the last few days.
Athens treads fine line as talks with Ankara beckon following Aegean stand-off
Just a few days following Turkey’s decision to abstain from seismic research in disputed areas in the Aegean as a gesture of goodwill that could facilitate the beginning of discussions between Athens and Ankara, the situation does not look straightforward and the Greek side is facing difficult decisions.
PM forms panel to come up with strategy for use of EU recovery funds
Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced the formation of a government committee to work on Greece’s strategy for using the money available to Athens via the EU recovery fund, a matter which the prime minister sees as vitally important for his administration and the economy.
Govt offers pensioners 1.4 bln in backpay, opposition questions decision
The long-awaited decision on compensating pensioners for retirement pay cuts ruled unconstitutional by Greece’s highest administrative court was unveiled by PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Parliament on Wednesday.
Officials order wider use of masks as upward trend for Covid-19 cases continues
The use of face masks for debates in Parliament became compulsory on Wednesday as Greek authorities try to re-instill a sense of caution in the public after seeing the number of coronavirus cases rise significantly this week.
Turkey's Aegean moratorium eases tension as Berlin tries to foster talks
Turkey has decided to suspend for the time being planned research for oil and gas reserves in areas of the Aegean that Greece felt incorporated its continental shelf, which triggered a military stand-off over the past few days.