Politics
Athens resumes contact with Ankara as interest in FYROM referendum grows
The inauguration of the renovated Greek Consulate building in Izmir was considered a good chance for the resumption of talks between Athens and Ankara following the recent improvement in bilateral relations due to the release of the two Greek servicemen by Turkish authorities in mid-August after their six-month detention.
Mitsotakis plans cuts to pension contributions, aims to add private element to system
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has set out some of the policies he plans to unveil at the Thessaloniki Expo in the coming days as the competition between the government and the opposition to win over voters gathers pace.
Coalition tweaks labour market, lines up more post-MoU changes
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is putting the finishing touches to the package of policy pledges he is due to make at the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) on Saturday, but his government has already taken the first, partly symbolic, step in restoring workers’ rights.
Tax cuts set to lead package of post-MoU pledges by Tsipras
Alexis Tsipras is preparing to play one of his final political cards ahead of the next elections by presenting a package of tax cuts and spending increases at the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) this Saturday.
Tsipras to set out path for new cabinet as pension discussion looms
Alexis Tsipras will chair the first meeting of his new cabinet on Friday after conducting a reshuffle that was greeted with little enthusiasm within government ranks and derision among the opposition parties.
Tsipras conducts varied reshuffle in further bid to revitalise coalition
Following weeks of speculation, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras unveiled his new cabinet on Tuesday, announcing a range of changes but making few eye-catching appointments.
SYRIZA elects new secretary as Tsipras sets stage for election contest
The stage is set for Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to take the next step in his effort to recharge SYRIZA after his choice for party secretary, Interior Minister Panos Skourletis, was elected by an overwhelming majority on Monday.
SYRIZA readies itself for election battle, Mitsotakis pledges pension overhaul
A meeting of SYRIZA’s central committee on Monday is expected to clear the path for the cabinet reshuffle that has been expected over the last couple of weeks.
SYRIZA, New Democracy promote competing narratives after MoU exit
As the government insists that it will not implement any further austerity measures, including suggestions that next year’s pension cuts will be avoided, New Democracy has joined the race to make attractive pledges to voters, saying it backs an increase in the minimum wage and that it has no plans to dismiss civil servants.
Athens facing diplomatic developments on several fronts in September
September will be a crucial month for Greek diplomacy as many issues are due to resurface again and will need to be handled properly.