Politics
Athens wary as exploratory talks with Turkey approach
After a fractious year in its relations with Turkey, Greece is preparing itself for bilateral discussions in early 2021 that could help both countries take a step back from the confrontation of recent months.
ND under fire over fast-track legislation, pandemic contracts as SYRIZA sleaze claims surface
With vaccination planning under way and infection numbers slowly abating, the government finds itself once again facing accusations of high-handed decision making.
Govt waiting for arrival of vaccine to deliver some Covid-19 relief
The government is hoping that the arrival of a batch of Covid-19 vaccines in the coming days will mark the beginning of the end for its coronavirus saga, which has drained New Democracy’s governing capacity but also eroded some of the electorate’s trust in the ruling conservatives.
Govt gears up for arrival of Covid-19 vaccine amid virus flare-up in some areas
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Friday that Greece’s Covid-19 vaccination programme will begin on December 27, when the staff at five public hospitals will receive the jab.
Mitsotakis showcases digital successes in drive to attract inward investment
Since coming to power in July 2019, the New Democracy administration has been promoting an economic growth agenda based on attracting digital and green investments, and it is now able to point to the launch of a number of flagship projects.
Budget passed as govt pins hopes on vaccine rollout to get economy on track
The 2021 budget was passed through Parliament on Tuesday night after five days of intense debate, allowing the government to now focus on the coronavirus vaccination programme that it hopes will be a catalyst for the economic recovery it expects next year.
Parties clash ahead of budget vote, govt looks to ease holiday lockdown for churches
The debate over the government’s economic response to the pandemic is expected to reach a crescendo on Tuesday as Parliament approaches its vote on next year’s budget.
Slight easing of Covid-19 data as focus turns to retail, budget
There was slight encouragement for the government over the weekend as Greece’s Covid-19 numbers eased a little ahead of the start of efforts to re-open parts of the retail sector in the run-up to Christmas.
Athens displeased with EU Council outcome, faces pressure for talks with Turkey
A group of EU member states managed to obstruct any attempt by Athens to include in the December 10-11 European Council’s conclusions direct references and punitive measures against Turkey’s actions in the East Med.
EU Council boosts recovery fund hopes, falls short on Turkey
Greece did not get the commitment it was looking for from its European partners on sanctions for Turkey, but the breakthrough regarding the EU Covid-19 recovery fund provided Athens with some relief as a tough year draws to close.