Politics
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.
Lockdown set to be extended as political friction continues
The government is set to play it safe and extend Covid-19 restrictions on the advice of experts as Greece battles to keep the pandemic at bay after the festive period.
Epiphany crowds strengthen churchs's hand and intensify lockdown dilemma
Crowds in and around churches on the feast of Epiphany on Wednesday have exacerbated fears of a resurgence of coronavirus in Greece as the current lockdown nears its scheduled end date on January 11.
Govt faces fresh pressure over Covid-19 decisions amid slow start to vaccination scheme
Just hours after a broad cabinet reshuffle designed to reinvigorate the government was completed, New Democracy found itself on the backfoot over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.