Politics
Coalition's moves on public sector hirings under scrutiny
The government’s approach to hirings in the public sector has come under scrutiny after a couple of developments this week.
Capture of soldiers adds to complexity of Greek-Turkish relations
The arrest of two Greek servicemen last Wednesday in the northern border region of Evros is causing much concern in Athens as officials wait to find out what Turkish authorities will decide to do with the soldiers.
New Democracy targets SYRIZA over law and order, independent institutions
The Greek government’s opponents are looking for other issues apart from the programme exit to focus on in an attempt to halt any possible opinion poll rebound for SYRIZA.
Tension between coalition and political opponents here to stay
Even though Greece’s lenders are turning their attention towards debt relief and the programme exit, two of the most valuable political prizes Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras wants to claim ahead of the next elections, the government still seems to believe it can gain from tension with its political opponents.
Amid exit speculation, growth strategy offers chance for coalition to show intentions
The conclusion of the current round of negotiations with the institutions in Athens on Thursday was accompanied by a reiteration on the government’s behalf that it would like to make as clean an exit as possible from the programme this summer.
Tsipras opts for modest changes to cabinet rather than renewal
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced a cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday evening that was limited in scope and with few notable changes, suggesting that his main priority was to keep his government on an even keel.
Name talks enter crucial phase as Athens prepares to share draft "pact"
The next 10 days are expected to be the most crucial for the Macedonia name talks between Athens and Skopje.
Reshuffle scenarios resurface for Tsipras after ministers resign over rent subsidies
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras may be forced to put into action his plans for a cabinet reshuffle after losing two ministers unexpectedly.
No sign of coalition letting up on Novartis case as poll shows gap closing
The Novartis affair continued to dominate the domestic political scene over the weekend, with the government suggesting that more revelations could surface in the days to come.
Parliamentary inquiry to handle bribery claims as parties build differing narratives
A debate lasting more than 20 hours ended early on Thursday with Parliament voting to set up a preliminary judicial inquiry into claims that Novartis bribed 10 politicians to secure favourable treatment.