Politics
Bailout review resumes in Athens but substantial gap remains
The new round of negotiations on the first programme review between the Greek authorities and the mission chiefs began in Athens on Wednesday.
Greece banking on Turkish cooperation in refugee plan
Greece and Turkey appear to see eye to eye on the need to share the burden of the refugee crisis and creating a legal framework to combat illegal immigration.
Mitsotakis, Konstantopoulou intending to test Tsipras's mettle
Having adopted a moderate stance on the refugee crisis in previous weeks, New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has decided to be more aggressive in his criticism of the government over this issue.
Benefits and banana skins for Greece in EU-Turkey refugee deal
The outlines of a deal between the European Union and Turkey on refugees were reached at the summit on Brussels on Monday and appear to offer potential relief for Greece.
EU meets on refugee crisis, bailout review but Greece's immediate fate seems sealed
Monday marks a crucial moment for the fortunes of Greece and its government as their two key challenges, the refugee crisis and the bailout review, will be under discussion in Brussels.
As Greek leaders mull position on refugee crisis, EC sets out timetable of targets
Greek political leaders were locked in lengthy talks on Friday as they tried to form a common position on the refugee crisis before Monday’s European Unit summit with Turkey, which is seen as key to reducing the flow of migrants arriving in Greece.
Mitsotakis aims to prove credentials by tackling party's finances
Setting aside the current hot button issues, such as the refugee crisis and the pending bailout review, New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged on Thursday to restore his party’s dire finance to proper health.
Greek foreign minister cautious on EU veto and NATO patrols
Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias does not see as feasible the possibility of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras vetoing decisions at the EU summit with Turkey, on Monday, March 7 to discuss the refugee crisis.
Refugee crisis edges further onto domestic political agenda
Monday’s summit between the European Union and Turkey to discuss the refugee crisis is taking on ever greater importance for the Greek government.
Brewing dispute with media adds to Tsipras's headaches
A rare live TV appearance by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday night provided little information regarding how his government might conclude bailout negotiations with its lenders or tackle the growing refugee crisis.