Greek Politics
Tsipras opts for modest changes to cabinet rather than renewal
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced a cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday evening that was limited in scope and with few notable changes, suggesting that his main priority was to keep his government on an even keel.
Reshuffle scenarios resurface for Tsipras after ministers resign over rent subsidies
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras may be forced to put into action his plans for a cabinet reshuffle after losing two ministers unexpectedly.
No sign of coalition letting up on Novartis case as poll shows gap closing
The Novartis affair continued to dominate the domestic political scene over the weekend, with the government suggesting that more revelations could surface in the days to come.
Parliamentary inquiry to handle bribery claims as parties build differing narratives
A debate lasting more than 20 hours ended early on Thursday with Parliament voting to set up a preliminary judicial inquiry into claims that Novartis bribed 10 politicians to secure favourable treatment.
Parties clash over Novartis allegations in sign of things to come
Greek Parliament began debating on Wednesday morning the Novartis bribery allegations, with the aim of deciding in a late-night vote whether MPs should launch an inquiry into the clams that as many as 10 politicians accepted under-the-table payments from the Swiss pharmaceutical giant.
Coalition and opposition gear up for battle over Novartis claims
Following a three-day weekend, attention turned to the Novartis bribery allegations again on Tuesday as Parliament prepares to debate the affair and vote on whether to launch a preliminary judicial inquiry.
New Democracy turns up heat on Tsipras and Kammenos
New Democracy increased the pressure on the SYRIZA-Independent Greeks (ANEL) coalition on Thursday, launching attacks on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Defence Minister Panos Kammenos.
Athens takes cautious approach to Turkish words and actions
There appeared to be a slight de-escalation between Greece and Turkey on Wednesday following an extremely tense few hours a day earlier.
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.