Politics
Opinion polls sound warning for SYRIZA ahead of party congress
The publication of two opinion polls over the last few days, emphasising voters’ dissatisfaction with SYRIZA and growing support for New Democracy, have heaped more pressure on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras before his party’s congress later this month.
Erdogan's questioning of border treaty catches Athens cold
There was a slow and nervous response from Athens over the past few days in the wake of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan openly challenging the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne, and with it Greece’s sovereignty over its Aegean islands, in what is the most serious threat to relations between the two countries for some time.
Athens chided over asylum process but complex set of obstacles in way
Greece appears to have come under criticism again for its role in the implementation of the EU-Turkey agreement, although Athens has been quick to dismiss any complaints.
Kammenos eases tension with church, leaving coalition to focus graft attacks
Coalition partner Panos Kammenos appears to have defused the government’s recent spat with the Church of Greece, which threatened to open up a new front for the beleaguered coalition, which is already trying to fend off accusations of corruption from the opposition.
Multi-bill approved, coalition looks for positive news to fend off opposition attacks
The Greek government is edging closer to clinching the next disbursement of bailout funds, which apart from providing a timely boost to finances, will also provide some positive news to counter the recent negativity surrounding the coalition.
Athens pleased with UN talks, Cyprus deal seen taking time
The Greek government believes Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s participation in the recent 71st United Nations General Assembly was successful as the issues the Greek delegation wanted to promote were discussed during talks the premier held on the sidelines of the gathering.
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.