Greek Politics
Govt, experts sound alarm over risk of Covid-19 control being lost
A steady rise in new Covid-19 cases has prompted the Greek government to intensify its warnings and tighten hygiene measures to bring infections back under control.
PM makes minor changes to cabinet, with focus on handling of EU funds
A limited cabinet reshuffle – the first since New Democracy came to power just over a year ago - which had been trailed for the last few weeks was announced on Tuesday.
Experts recommend extensive reforms to overhaul economy amid mixed reception
A committee of “wise men” chaired by Nobel laureate economist Sir Christopher Pissarides published on Monday its draft recommendations to the government for transforming the Greek economy.
Authorities turn focus back to Covid-19 compliance as latest numbers trigger concern
The authorities are stepping up their efforts to encourage Greeks to take greater care not to spread the coronavirus after a significant rise in confirmed cases over the last few days.
PM forms panel to come up with strategy for use of EU recovery funds
Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced the formation of a government committee to work on Greece’s strategy for using the money available to Athens via the EU recovery fund, a matter which the prime minister sees as vitally important for his administration and the economy.
Govt offers pensioners 1.4 bln in backpay, opposition questions decision
The long-awaited decision on compensating pensioners for retirement pay cuts ruled unconstitutional by Greece’s highest administrative court was unveiled by PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Parliament on Wednesday.
Officials order wider use of masks as upward trend for Covid-19 cases continues
The use of face masks for debates in Parliament became compulsory on Wednesday as Greek authorities try to re-instill a sense of caution in the public after seeing the number of coronavirus cases rise significantly this week.
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.