Politics
Athens facing diplomatic developments on several fronts in September
September will be a crucial month for Greek diplomacy as many issues are due to resurface again and will need to be handled properly.
Reshuffle on backburner as Tsipras draws ideological battle lines
The timing of the cabinet reshuffle that has been trailed in the media, and by some government officials, over the last few weeks looks set to change following Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s address from Ithaca on Tuesday.
Tsipras bids farewell to MoU, eyes new start for Greece and SYRIZA
Alexis Tsipras delivered on Tuesday his long-awaited speech to mark the end of Greece’s third bailout, suggesting the country has a chance to make a new start after completing more than eight years under EU-IMF programmes.
Tsipras seeks to capitalise on bailout exit, build platform for elections
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is gearing up to make a public address on Monday or Tuesday to mark the end of Greece’s third and final programme. His aim will be not just to highlight the symbolism of the moment, but to set out policies that will help convince voters a corner has been turned.
Soldiers' return from Turkey provides Tsipras with timely boost
Alexis Tsipras’s government received a much-needed boost ahead of the August 15 national holiday in Greece as Turkey announced the release of the two Greek soldiers it had been holding since March.
Cabinet reshuffle expected to presage coalition's revival effort
Greek politics has entered what is meant to be a rare quiet period this week but speculation about an upcoming cabinet reshuffle continues.
Under relentless pressure from opponents, Tsipras unveils plans for new crisis agency
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras presented on Thursday the government’s plans for the overhaul of the civil protection authority, seen as one of the major weak points in the response to the Mati fire, which has now claimed 93 lives.
Tsipras tries to take lead in fire response amid picture of confusion
As the investigation into the Mati fire proceeds and more reports of the apparent mishandling of the crisis by authorities emerge, the government is hoping that its focus on tackling the aftermath of the disaster will spare it having to take on the full political cost.
Russia responds to expulsions but diplomatic row seen petering out
Russia has expelled two Greek diplomats and has forbidden two others from entering the country in retaliation to a similar move by Athens a month ago.
Reshuffle expected to follow minister's departure in wake of Mati disaster
Alternate Citizens’ Protection Minister Nikos Toskas was the first political casualty of the recent deadly wildfire in Mati, for which the death toll has risen to 90.