Greek Politics
Authorities set to announce new measures as domestic Covid-19 cases rise
The rise in new daily cases of Covid-19 in Athens and other urban centres over recent days, combined with evidence that hygiene guidelines are being widely flouted, is leading the government to warn that a tightening of measures is imminent.
Athens hoping for de-escalation in Aegean as it seeks pension backpay solution
There was a slight de-escalation in Greece’s latest stand-off with Turkey in the Aegean over the weekend, following a particularly tense few days for Athens.
Political leaders discuss stance on Turkey, as judicial interference case divides Parliament
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been briefing opposition leaders on the situation with Turkey in a series of one-on-one meetings following his return from the EU summit in Brussels.
Clash over refugees in central Athens prompts warnings of far-right resurgence
The controversial removal of refugees from temporary accommodation has caused tensions in the centre of Athens, as evicted families sheltering in a square became the focus of demonstrations and counter-demonstrations.
EU deal appears promising for Greece, but success rides on efficient use of funds
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has applauded the compromise reached in Brussels over the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the Next Generation EU recovery package totalling 1.82 billion euros, of which Greece could receive more than 70 billion.
Athens waits for EU recovery fund outcome as new Mati fire claims emerge
The marathon European Council, which began on Friday and is due to continue on Monday afternoon, failed to yield an agreement on the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF) after what Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said was insufficient progress.
PM in search of recovery fund boost as parties clash over latest Novartis episode
As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived at the latest European Union summit in Brussels on Friday in the hope that an agreement would be secured on the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF), Greece’s domestic politics was focussed on the latest fallout from the Novartis scandal.
Development model questioned again amid reaction to luxury resort go-ahead
The construction of a large resort complex in Corfu on land ceded as part of Greece’s privatisation programme has ignited tension between the government and the local community.
Court ruling on pension backpay creates dilemma for PM
Greece’s highest administrative court handed Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis a hot potato, in political and fiscal terms, on Tuesday, when it delivered a much-anticipated ruling on backpay for pensioners.
Increase in Covid-19 cases prompts tighter measures amid opposition criticism
The Greek government has tightened emergency measures after a surge in Covid-19 cases raised fears of an early second wave of the pandemic.