Politics
Vote on territorial waters puts PM's stance in spotlight
The Greek Parliament approved on Wednesday the extension of the country’s territorial waters in the Ionian Sea to 12 nautical miles by a massive majority of 284.
PM reins in rush to re-open economy as vaccines proceed slowly
Amid speculation that ski resorts and the food service sector could be the next to see a relaxation of the current Covid-19 restrictions, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis intervened on Wednesday to suggest that the government’s next goal is to re-open secondary schools rather than other sectors of the economy.
Political world unites behind victims of sex abuse, but remains divided over policing proposals
The claim by one of Greece’s top sportswomen that she had been a victim of rape by a high-ranking sports official has brought unanimous support from the country’s political world and calls for sweeping reforms to the conservative world of competitive sport.
Retail sector re-opens as govt examines further support for businesses
The retail sector re-opened on Monday in parts of Greece that are not considered high risk for Covid-19 as the government embarks on a gradual relaxation of lockdown restrictions.
Athens gears up for exploratory talks with Ankara after long hiatus
After a tumultuous year that saw an unprecedented crisis in terms of length and actual tension between Greece and Turkey, the two sides are scheduled to re-launch on January 25 in Istanbul the exploratory talks over their longstanding differences in the Aegean.
Greece prepares to relax lockdown amid concerns about toll on economy
The government was preparing on Friday for a relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions as the virus numbers continue to improve and businesses grow warier of the impact from a prolonged lockdown.
ND holds on to large poll lead despite growing public dissatisfaction
Two recent opinion polls confirm the political dominance of Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his New Democracy government amidst the pandemic and the tense relations with Turkey.
PM dismisses possibility of snap elections, sets out vaccine flow
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has dismissed speculation that he is considering calling snap elections later this year and has indicated that Greece’s latest lockdown is likely to be relaxed in the coming days.
SYRIZA ponders election footing, slow vaccination rollout rate troubles govt
Following the cabinet reshuffle, opposition SYRIZA is accelerating its own revamp with an eye on possible early elections.
Athens taking nothing for granted as it waits for talks with Turkey to resume
As it awaits a formal invitation from Ankara for the resumption of exploratory talks, Athens is trying to predict Turkey’s next moves.