Greek Politics
Tsipras confirms Parliament will probe contentious Novartis bribery claims
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras confirmed on Monday that the government is going to launch a parliamentary inquiry into allegations that Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis bribed former prime ministers and ex-ministers.
Novartis bribery claims to be examined by parliamentary inquiry
SYRIZA has decided to ask for Parliament to investigate the allegations that as many as 10 former Greek politicians were bribed by pharmaceutical giant Novartis, in what is becoming the most dominant issue in Greek politics at the moment.
Political confrontation as Novartis case transferred to Parliament
Claims regarding the activities of pharmaceutical giant Novartis in Greece appear to be further poisoning the relationship between the government and the opposition.
Coalition turns focus to bribery claims, eyes damage to opposition
Allegations regarding the actions of pharmaceutical Novartis in Greece look set to form the next political battleground between the government and the opposition.
Large rally over name issue ramps up pressure on Tsipras
The Greek government has vowed to continue negotiating with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) despite another large protest on this issue.
Edgy atmosphere ahead of new protest over Macedonia name issue
A frenzied atmosphere is developing ahead of Sunday’s protest over the Macedonia issue as talks between Skopje and Athens continue despite apparent disagreements between the two sides.
Coalition braces for Sunday demo, ponders impact on cooperation
The government is bracing itself for Sunday’s demonstration in Athens over the Macedonia name issue but does not seem to be deterred in its efforts to reach a settlement with Skopje.
Macedonia issue, planned rally stoke tension between parties
As Sunday’s demonstration in Athens over the Macedonia issue approaches, the political tension between the government and opposition is increasing.
Kammenos dismisses talk of coalition rift but maintains Macedonia name objections
Defence Minister Panos Kammenos sought to dampen speculation about a possible rift in the coalition over the Macedonia issue by insisting on Monday that he intends to see out his agreement with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras for a four-year term.
Political talks on name issue deepen divisions but PM eyes consensus
Meetings between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and opposition leaders on Saturday over the Macedonia name talks did not yield any immediate signs of consensus between Greek politicians and worsened the divisions between SYRIZA and New Democracy.