Politics
New pension system, lower primary surpluses among govt targets for 2020
The year ends with Greece being hit by a cold snap and high winds, but with the government planning to get 2020 off to a smooth and convincing start.
ND moves ahead with bill on street protests amid ideological clash with SYRIZA
The government is planning to make a bill introducing a stricter legal framework for street demonstrations one of its first political acts of the new year.
FM rallies opposition to Turkey-Libya deal as Athens prepares for EastMed signing
Recent developments mean that it is clear the first months of 2020 will be challenging for Greek-Turkish relations.
ND on spot over police raid but opinion poll ratings provide comfort
The political row over a police raid in the Athens neighbourhood of Koukaki continued on Friday as a new opinion poll indicated that the government continues to enjoy relatively strong support for its efforts on the public security front.
Mitsotakis pledges more tax cuts in 2020 amid police violence claims
Wednesday night’s vote on the 2020 budget, which saw the economic plan approved by just the 158 New Democracy MPs, was dominated by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announcing further tax cuts for 2020.
Govt lines up strike legislation to follow brief pause after budget vote
Wednesday night’s budget vote is likely to wrap up the conservative government’s economic business for the year, although there is some speculation that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis might try to squeeze in some more handouts before 2019 is over.
ND adjusts course after brief outcry over press subsidies
The government is attempting to correct its latest misstep after it suspended a decision to subsidise Greece’s print media to the tune of 6.7 million euros.
ND focusses on economic goals in run-up to budget vote
Away from the diplomatic tension with Turkey, the 2020 budget and other economic issues are top of the government’s agenda this week.
Athens buoyed by EU, US support over maritime spat with Turkey
Athens appears satisfied with the stance taken by the European Union in support of Greek positions on the Turkey–Libya maritime border deal.
Govt delivers diaspora vote, leads polls but receives Hellinikon complaint
A rare moment of consensus has led to Greek Parliament allowing Greeks living abroad to vote in national elections from their country of residence as a new wide-ranging opinion poll indicates New Democracy is still dominating its rivals.