Politics
Parties hone strategies ahead of confidence vote
SYRIZA has attempted to raise the political stakes following this week’s snowstorm by triggering a confidence vote in Parliament on Sunday, but the government believes that it is just a move of desperation from opposition leader Alexis Tsipras because he sees support increasing for third party KINAL.
SYRIZA calls for vote of no confidence, as PM's apology over storm chaos fails to chime
The fallout from snowstorm “Elpida” continues to unfold, as PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s offer of an apology for the mishandling has been followed by a call for a vote of no confidence in the government by SYRIZA.
Mitsotakis tries to dig way out of snowstorm fallout
The government is mounting an operational and communications effort to counter the growing criticism it is receiving for the apparent lack of preparedness in meeting the Elpida (Hope) snowstorm that reached Athens on Monday and left numerous problems in its wake.
Athens homing in on non-permanent seat at UNSC
Greece is intensifying its efforts to secure a position as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Snow chaos puts government planning on the spot
Heavy snowfall has brought Athens and several other parts of the country to a standstill, prompting questions about the disaster readiness of authorities despite several days of advance warnings.
Athens trying to step up Western Balkans engagement to counter Turkey's influence
Greece is intensifying its efforts to counter Turkey’s more active role in the Western Balkans, including by strengthening relations between Athens and Kosovo.
Greece aiming to complete post-bailout monitoring this summer
As a cold snap gripped Greece on Monday, the government had more than one reason to look towards the summer, when it hopes that the post-bailout monitoring by creditors will come to an end.
Arrival of new fighter jets draws attention as EastMed pipeline issue simmers in background
The first six of 24 state of the art Rafale fighter jets Greece is acquiring from France arrived to much fanfare last Wednesday at Tanagra Air Base, north of Athens.
KINAL edges towards more central role in political developments
Centre-left KINAL appears to be moving onto the centre stage of Greek politics and becoming a greater factor in the calculations taking place ahead of the next elections, as evidenced by comments made by SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras in a TV interview and the findings of a new opinion poll.
Questions over handling of rape case turn spotlight on policing and legacy of Greek #MeToo
The handling of an alleged rape has prompted calls for justice and impartiality over concerns of a potential cover-up, while it has raised questions about progress in the government’s drive to tackle violent crime against women.