Politics
Withdrawal of NGOs from refugee centres puts pressure on Greece to fill void
The departure of non-governmental organisations from hot spots and other centres where refugees and migrants are gathered in Greece is putting extra pressure on the coalition over its management of the crisis.
Brussels attacks prompt fears in Athens over handling of refugee crisis
Athens strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Brussels and expressed its “profound grief at this heinous crime” but is seriously concerned about the consequences this may have on the refugee crisis and especially on the implementation of the EU–Turkey deal secured in the Belgian capital last week.
New nationalist party in the making
The creation of a new right-wing nationalist party in Greece appears to be at an advanced stage, with an announcement of its launch expected within days.
Assorted obstacles block path to change of parties in coalition
Last week’s unrest in government ranks over Migration Policy Minister Yiannis Mouzalas referring to Greece’s neighbour as “Macedonia” sparked speculation that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras might part ways with coalition partner Panos Kammenos and his Independent Greeks (ANEL) party.
Greek relief at EU-Turkey refugee deal but heavy lifting lies ahead
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras declared himself satisfied with the outcome of Friday’s EU-Turkey summit on refugees and said its content, particularly the references to the accession chapters that will open for Ankara, represented a diplomatic victory for Athens.
Gov't under scrutiny over relationship with judicial system
The government’s relationship with the Greek judiciary has come under increasing criticism and scrutiny over the past few weeks.
Coalition crisis on hold as Kammenos eases up
Threats of an imminent government collapse due to Migration Policy Minister Yiannis Mouzalas referring to Greece’s neighbour simply as “Macedonia” appear to have diminished over the last 24 hours.
Coalition's future in question over minister's gaffe
Greece’s governing coalition was plunged into uncertainty on Tuesday night after Migration Policy Minister Yiannis Mouzalas slipped up in a TV interview and referred to the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) simply as “Macedonia.”
Greece braces for complex EU-Turkey summit on refugee plan
Athens broadly agrees with what European Council President Donald Tusk said on Tuesday following talks in Nicosia and Ankara that the migrant deal “still needs to be rebalanced so as to be accepted by all 28 member states and the EU institutions.”
Idomeni exodus complicates management of refugee crisis for gov't
A breakout from the Idomeni refugee camp by hundreds of people on Sunday, before they were later arrested in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), has added to the challenges faced by the government in dealing with the crisis.