Politics
Government mulls policing shake-up in response to violent crime incidents
A series of violent crimes which have taken place over recent weeks are leading the government to rethink its policing strategy, as the effectiveness of its “law and order” policies is coming under scrutiny.
Amid promising signs for tourism, govt hedges its bets with targeted support
The pilot launch of the EU Digital Covid Certificate and the apparent improvement in Greece’s epidemiological conditions are offering some hopeful indications for the course of the all-important summer tourist season.
Cavusoglu visit to Athens brings hiatus in Greek-Turkish dispute
There was no diplomatic rematch between Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu when they met again in Athens on Monday.
Launch of new insolvency process may carry political significance
All eyes in Athens were on the visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Monday, but on the domestic front the Greek authorities are preparing for the implementation from Tuesday of the new insolvency framework, which includes an end to the protection of primary residences for most households.
PM riles SYRIZA with remarks on EU anniversary
Greece marked on Thursday the 40th anniversary of its accession to what was then the European Economic Community, but remarks made in the presence of EU dignitaries by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis have sparked a domestic political row.
Loosening of restrictions on expat vote fails to secure Parliament's approval
A government-sponsored amendment to the electoral law aimed lifting the restrictions on Greek citizens voting remotely has failed to gather the 200 votes required in Parliament.
PM hails Covid certificate but concerns mount in tourism sector
The government continues to pin its hopes for a tourism recovery over the summer on the EU Digital Covid Certificate, which was approved by European leaders this week, but Greek hoteliers appear increasingly anxious that visitor numbers will remain relatively low over the months ahead.
SYRIZA hunts for youthful narrative as polls remain stubbornly negative
As anxiety over the outcome of the pandemic grows and dissatisfaction with some of New Democracy’s flagship policies begins to emerge, the failure of opposition SYRIZA to capture any ground has intensified pressure on its leadership to develop a new recipe more appealing to voters.
Govt on alert for possible fallout from tapering of pandemic relief measures
The government is bracing itself for any possible impact from the tapering of the economic relief that it has offered Greek businesses since the beginning of the pandemic.
Ryanair flight interference casts shadow as FM prepares to meet Russia's Lavrov
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias is heading to Russia on Monday for bilateral talks with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov, aiming to rekindle relations with Russia.