Politics
Confidence vote due amid toxic atmosphere, narrowing of opposition poll lead
The confidence vote called by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is due to take place late on Friday after the conclusion of a three-day debate that has poisoned the atmosphere in Greek politics further as tensions rise ahead of the European and local elections on May 26.
Tsipras, Mitsotakis cast gloves aside as pre-election fight gets personal
The political battle ahead of the European and local election on May 26 has taken a bitter, personal twist as SYRIZA and New Democracy fight it out for the support of voters.
![Photo by Myrto Papadopoulos [www.myrtopapadopoulos.com]](resources/toolip/img-thumb/2014/08/18/zappeio_myrto_1808-medium.jpg "Photo by Myrto Papadopoulos [www.myrtopapadopoulos.com]")
Tsipras tries to entice voters with VAT cuts and pension bonuses
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras unveiled on Tuesday at a press conference the package of fiscal expansionary measures that the government has been planning for the last few months, hoping that this will sway voters ahead of the May 26 European and local elections, as well as the national vote later this year.
Tsipras set to unveil tax cuts as MPs prepare for confidence vote
The stage is set for a political showdown between the government and New Democracy ahead of the May 26 European and local elections after the opposition party submitted a censure motion regarding Alternate Health Minister Pavlos Polakis, which the government turned into a confidence vote in the whole cabinet.
Turkey's actions in Cypriot EEZ put Athens, Nicosia on alert
Athens and Nicosia are on alert following Turkey’s bid to drill for natural gas in waters within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Cyprus.
Mitsotakis attempts to outmanoeuvre Tsipras over lower tax-free threshold
As the government gauges the reaction of the European institutions to the tax relief measures it is planning to unveil in the coming days, New Democracy is attempting to outmanoeuvre SYRIZA over the pre-legislated reduction of the tax-free threshold.
Confidence vote and relief measures expected after Easter break
Following the Easter break, Greek politics is set to get back into full swing this week as the government, which is working on a new package of “positive measures”, is expected to face a confidence vote in Parliament.
PM aiming to unveil expansionary fiscal measures after Easter
The government is preparing a series of permanent and one-off fiscal measures aimed at providing taxpayers with relief ahead of the European and local elections coming up in May.
Tsipras on the spot again following minister's latest outburst
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has again been forced to back his controversial Alternate Health Minister Pavlos Polakis, who New Democracy sees as a weak link in the government due to his outbursts.
Tsipras, Mitsotakis step up rhetoric ahead of EU vote as polls show little change
Campaigning for the May 26 European Parliament elections continues apace as a new opinion poll shows New Democracy having a sizeable lead but not increasing the gap over SYRIZA.