Politics
Deadly wildfires likely to heap pressure on Tsipras and ministers
Devastating wildfires around Athens are thought to have claimed the lives of more than 50 people and wreaked extensive damage in what appears to be the worst disaster of its kind Greece has suffered in more than a decade.
Government indicates readiness to play waiting game on pension cuts
The pension cuts due in 2019 continue to dominate the Greek political agenda, with the latest intervention from a government official suggesting that Athens has no intention of acting on this issue without first reaching an understanding with the European institutions.
Greece-Russia spat intensifies but Athens hopes worst is over
Athens sought to ease tensions with Moscow on Thursday following an official confirmation by the Russia’s Ambassador to Greece Andrey Maslov that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has cancelled plans to visit this autumn following the recent expulsion of Russian diplomats by the Greek government.
Mitsotakis warns party to be ready for elections as political contest intensifies
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis is attempting to ensure that his party will be prepared for the next elections amid concerns that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras may call a snap vote with the aim of catching the conservatives off guard.
SYRIZA working on package of expansionary measures to provide political boost
The package of expansionary measures that will be announced by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) in early September is increasingly the main area of the government's focus.
SYRIZA seeks best path to next general elections
Although clashes over the business activities of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s siblings show no sign of dying down, planning for the next elections seems to be uppermost in the minds of SYRIZA and New Democracy.
New Democracy fires back at Tsipras over corruption allegations
The polarisation that many expect to be a key feature of Greek politics in the build-up to the next elections is becoming more evident as SYRIZA and New Democracy trade accusations over scandals.
Athens gets first taste of Erdogan's new era in power
The latest chapter in Turkey's history began on July 9 when Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in for another term as president of Turkey while launching a new political system that grants greater power to its leader.
Change to date of local elections adds to expectations of May national vote
The chances of general elections being held next May are rising, especially after the government agreed on Wednesday to hold local and European Parliament elections together.
Diplomatic expulsions come amid worsening Greece-Russia relations
Relations between Athens and Moscow seem to be on a collision course Greek government's decision to expel two Russian diplomats and ban the entry of two more.