Politics
Mitsotakis showcases justice reforms as opposition raises concerns over spyware case
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, whose government has repeatedly been accused of compromising the rule of law, has mounted a defence of his government’s record on justice reform, arguing that the system that is becoming faster, fairer and more credible.
Tsipras takes stage for launch of book and would-be political manifesto
Alexis Tsipras stepped onto the stage at the Pallas Theatre in central Athens on Wednesday night ostensibly to present his new book, Ithaki, but the atmosphere, the crowd, and above all the content of his speech transformed the event into a declaration of political intent.
Farmers’ fury grows as government scrambles for response
Greece’s farmers are intensifying their mobilisation, choking highways and border crossings with tractors as anger over subsidies and systemic dysfunction boils over, prompting the government to search for ways to quell the protests.
On UK roadshow, Mitsotakis delivers message of stability at home and resilience abroad
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used his visit to the United Kingdom on Monday to deliver two carefully calibrated messages, tailored to different audiences but united by a common theme: Greece’s transformation from crisis‑ridden outlier to stable, reform‑driven European partner.
Farmers dig in as clashes and political tension escalate
Greece’s farmers have turned simmering frustration into a full‑blown confrontation with the government, blocking highways, clashing with police and demanding immediate payment of subsidies and compensation.
Athens takes stance on peace in Ukraine, faces stalemate in relations with Turkey
EU and NATO leaders, along with members of the so‑called “coalition of the willing,” are currently assessing the situation in Ukraine. Recent peace talks have gained momentum, but European leaders remain focused on securing a just and lasting peace for the country.
Time running out for government action out as water crisis deepens
The Greek government is confronting a mounting water crisis that has pushed Attica to the brink of emergency status and forced ministers to admit that “difficult decisions” can no longer be delayed.
Labour agreement hailed by government as restoration of pre-crisis rights
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis claimed to have lifted the final restrictions imposed on the labour markets by the bailout programmes, after the social partners shook hands on a deal to extend collective agreements.
Government pins hopes on payments, OPEKEPE shake-up to stem farmers’ protests
Government ministers say they are confident overdue payments will hit farmers’ bank accounts in time to call off disruptive protests planned for the coming week, while they hope to have the payments system tidied up by the end of the year.
Amid publicity storm, Tsipras publishes 'Ithaca' and fuels speculation about new journey
The much-trailed publication of Alexis Tsipras’s Ithaca has sent ripples through Greece’s political world and strengthened the impression that the ex-SYRIZA leader is eyeing a return to active politics, potentially as a unifier of the country’s progressive forces.