Politics
Government compromises on 2 pct rise for minimum wage
It was confirmed at a cabinet meeting on Monday that the minimum wage will rise by 2 pct, a symbolic increase that is the result of the government’s unwillingness to leave salaries unchanged but also its desire not to come into conflict with business owners who are being tested by the pandemic.
PM relies on patchwork of measures to keep Covid at bay as jab uptake flags
The government continues to press ahead with a patchwork of measures to enforce or encourage vaccination, as uptake appears to have stalled among a significant section of the population.
Turkey's Varosha move adds new complexity to Greek-Turkish relations
Exactly 47 years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, Ankara sought to leave its mark for the 20 July anniversary, which was marked this week on the northern part of the island.
Govt prepares ground for unvaccinated to face penalties
In its latest push to boost vaccination numbers in Greece, government is preparing this week to table legislation that will penalise public servants who do not get the Covid-19 jab
Surge linked to Delta variant causes jitters about tourism, return to school
The continuing surge in Covid-19 infections and the increasing prevalence of the Delta variant is heightening concern about the latest wave of the pandemic to hit Greece, and its potential impact both on the tourist season and the return to schools and universities in autumn.
Growing Covid threat foils government's attempt to look ahead
The government’s efforts to look ahead to the second half of its four-year term and the recovery from the pandemic appear to be losing traction by the day as the coronavirus becomes an ever more dominant part of the daily political agenda in Greece.
Athens waits to be convinced of Ankara's willingness to talk
Greece and Turkey are currently experiencing a relatively calm period following a full year of tension and several diplomatic incidents.
Vaccination politics intensify as Greece races to plug immunity gap
The Mitsotakis government’s “carrot and stick” approach to boosting Covid-19 vaccination rates is becoming increasingly politicised, while vocal opponents of the latest round of measures have taken to the streets.
Scrutiny over mandatory vaccines puts govt on tricky ground
The government is running the gauntlet as it tries to take a more forceful approach towards vaccinations amid a steady rise in coronavirus cases.
PM opts for compulsory vaccinations in healthcare as Covid-19 cases continue to surge
Greece is to make vaccination against Covid-19 compulsory for frontline healthcare staff in a final effort to boost immunity coverage in critical sectors.