Greek Politics
Insolvency code, 'second chance' for debtors unveiled as ND eyes social impact of crisis
The government has unveiled the draft legislation that paves the way for Greece to adopt a new insolvency code and offer debtors a so-called “second chance” – a move that New Democracy hopes will stave off a major social impact resulting from the long economic crisis, as well as the knock-on effect of the more recent coronavirus pandemic.
Accused of U-turn over extension of territorial waters at home, ND steps up diplomatic drive abroad
The Greek government appears determined to open up new diplomatic fronts in its efforts to secure a de-escalation in the eastern Mediterranean.
No let-up in tension with Turkey as MPs prepare to approve maritime boundary deals
The belligerent rhetoric from Turkey towards Greece has continued this week as Greek MPs prepare to vote on the maritime boundaries deal between Athens and Cairo that triggered the latest round of tension with Ankara.
School re-opening decisions postponed amid opposition criticism
With the holiday season drawing to a close amid a surge in coronavirus infections, opening schools has become the latest challenge for the government in Athens.
High number of Covid-19 cases puts strain on government
The steady clip at which coronavirus cases are being recorded in Greece is posing not only a public health challenge for the government, but also a political one.
Pandemic's growing economic impact warrants extra support measures, funded by cash buffer
Greece is going to tap into its considerable cash reserves to fund some of the economic support measures the government will roll out this autumn as New Democracy tries to avoid increasing the country’s public debt further.
PM denies asylum-seeker pushbacks, argues Covid-19 under control
A wide-ranging interview with Christiane Amanpour gave Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis the opportunity to lay out his government’s position on a number of key issues, including the ongoing tension with Turkey, migration policy, and recent developments on the Covid-19 front.
Govt weighs up stricter measures to suppress Covid-19, talks up vaccine hopes
Greek authorities are said to have set a milestone this Friday to decide whether additional measures will be required to halt a surge in Covid-19 cases related to travel during the peak of the holiday season.
Govt scrambles to prevent Covid-19 spreading further as holidaymakers return to cities
Greek authorities are adopting yet more measures aimed at containing the coronavirus as part of their evolving response to the latest outbreak of the disease, which shows no signs of abating.
SYRIZA goes on offensive over Covid-19 and economic reforms, but internal rifts persist
As new Covid-19 infections continue to emerge in Greece and concerns grow about the economic impact of the pandemic, SYRIZA has ramped up its criticism of the government on the healthcare front, as well as on the issues raised by the Pissarides report on economic reform.