Politics
Government caught between milestones and corruption claims
A crucial and action-packed week begins for the government, which has been battered by controversy over the past few days and is struggling to shake off accusations of corruption.
Government also finds itself at odds with Church of Greece
The Greek government has found itself in an unexpected war of words with the Church of Greece over changes to religion classes in schools.
Government tries to limit damage from corruption claims but more tests lie ahead
Under pressure from the growing suspicion that it did not abide by its promise to hold a transparent and fair auction for TV licences, the Greek government has started to hit back against accusations that it favoured at least one of the businessmen involved in the process.
Government under pressure from TV permit and Attica Bank claims
New Democracy increased the pressure on the government on Wednesday by suggesting that the recent TV licence tender had fallen apart in “legal, political and moral” terms, with the conservatives sensing that the coalition may be brought down by the collection of apparent scandals that have emerged over the past days.
Lesvos fire highlights growing threat to government from refugee crisis
More than half of the Moria hotspot on Lesvos was destroyed in a fire on Monday night, underlining the increasing problems that Greek authorities are facing in dealing with the refugee crisis, which is one of the most serious, although not obvious, political risks for the current government.
Mitsotakis uses tax cut pledge as driving force in effort to provide alternative
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis put forward plans for tax cuts as a main vote winner during his appearance at the Thessaloniki International Fair over the weekend, which culminated with the opposition politician renewing his call for snap elections.
Government's relationship with Stournaras teeters again
The spotlight is back on the government’s fractious relationship with Bank of Greece governor Yannis Stournaras after anti-corruption prosecutors reportedly raided the ex-finance minister’s home on the same day that the central bank blocked coalition-backed nominations for the top positions at troubled Attica Bank.
Uncomfortable questions regarding TV auction mount for coalition
The government is coming under increasing pressure from the opposition and revealing news stories regarding the recent auction for TV licences, which the coalition has held up as a shining example of its determination to take on vested interests and regulate the broadcasting sector.
Athens briefed as talks on Cyprus reunification intensify
United Nations special adviser on the Cyprus issue Espen Barth Eide visited Athens this week to brief Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on the progress made during last month's intensive talks between the two leaders in Cyprus.
Opposition leaders rule out support for SYRIZA as battle for centre ground looms
The resumption of negotiations with Greece’s lenders and the series of challenges that lie ahead for the government have rekindled speculation about SYRIZA needing a new or extra coalition partner in the months to come.