Greek Politics
Stricter Covid-19 measures on the way, as pressure grows for national lockdown
Greece reported record high in daily infections and ICU usage on Wednesday, with 1,547 new cases and 108 patients intubated in ICUs. The new jump in infections prompted Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to announce a new month-long action plan to tackle the spread of the virus.
Passing of insolvency law gives opposition campaigning foothold
Parliament passed legislation setting out the new insolvency code on Monday, with 158 votes in favour from the government benches, while 140 opposition MPs voted against the bill in principle.
Censure motion voted down, prompting government and opposition to claim victory
The censure motion filed by SYRIZA against Finance Minister Christos Staikouras was voted down on Sunday, as expected, although the parliamentary debate that proceeded it gave both the government and opposition opportunities to claim moral victories.
SYRIZA ups stakes over bankruptcy code as govt faces embarrassment over missing GD bigwig
There was little time to digest the latest measures to contain Covid-19 on Thursday as SYRIZA launched an attack on the government over the new bankruptcy code that was due to be voted through Parliament this week.
PM to announce new measures as second Covid wave gathers pace
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to make a televised address late on Thursday to announce new measures to combat the spread of Covid-19 in Greece, after a new spike in case numbers prompted fears of a dramatic escalation in the infection rate.
Govt examines stricter measures to rein in coronavirus as options dwindle
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis chaired an emergency meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss the soaring number of Covid-19 cases in Greece and what more authorities can do to prevent the virus spreading in the community at such a pace.
Insolvency bill debate brings implementation challenges to the fore
A draft insolvency mega-bill is being debated in Parliament this week, following several months of drafting and a six-week consultation period.
PM unveils 50 more ICU beds as Covid-19 death toll passes 500
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated a new intensive care unit at a public hospital in Athens on Monday as the government steps up its efforts to respond to the coronavirus challenge.
Covid-19 inflicts minimal wear and tear for ND as opposition struggles to profit
The inability to contain the coronavirus in Greece, even though the number of cases and deaths remains low in comparison to many other European countries, has led to the authorities taking more drastic measures and the public becoming increasingly unimpressed by the handling of the pandemic.
Greece to press for EU sanctions roadmap on Turkey as domestic pressure builds
Two weeks after the emergency summit of EU leaders stopped short of issuing a warning to Turkey, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis returns to Brussels for the EU Council meeting determined to press for a tougher stance.