Politics
SYRIZA consumed by new leadership drama as PASOK rubber stamps candidacies
Although Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a raft of measures and initiatives over the weekend, the dramatic developments at SYRIZA and the next stage in the leadership race at PASOK have overshadowed the package unveiled by the New Democracy leader.
Mitsotakis argues there is no alternative as SYRIZA officials push Kasselakis out
At the start of a new political season following a challenging summer for the government, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presented himself over the weekend as the only credible option to lead the country, promising to continue with a faltering reform process, while also pledging a smattering of handouts and to lighten the tax load for some Greeks.
SYRIZA braces for new challenge to Kasselakis's leadership
As PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis prepares to deliver his speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair on Saturday, SYRIZA is bracing for a stormy session of its central committee this weekend.
Mitsotakis looks to last-minute announcements to top up lean TIF offerings
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is hoping the coming days will yield some positive news to liven up his annual address at the Thessaloniki International Fair, with what is otherwise expected to be one of the leanest economic packages of his administration.
Athens not put out by Turkey-Egypt rapprochement, but watching closely
Athens is assessing the results of the historic meeting between Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday, in Ankara.
Kasselakis lays out plans for SYRIZA rebrand amid rumours of leadership challenge
Developments in the main opposition party SYRIZA continue to unfold as the party prepares for a critical meeting of its central committee. Leader Stefanos Kasselakis has started setting out his proposals for the overhaul of the party, including a possible name change, even as his critics line up for a fresh confrontation.
PASOK edges into second place as leadership contest takes shape
As PASOK celebrates its 50th anniversary, the second opinion published in a few days suggests that it has overtaken SYRIZA to become the main opposition to New Democracy, which has seen its support dwindle over the summer.
PM gears up for communications drive as PASOK marks 50 years
The government is hoping to move up a gear this week as far as its communications drive is concerned, hoping to provide a convincing response to a difficult summer and the apparent dwindling faith among voters in New Democracy’s abilities.
Dead fish in Volos cause big political stink
More than 100 tons of dead fish that washed up off the port city of Volos in central Greece, causing a big stink in Greek politics.
Greek, Turkish foreign ministers discuss sticking points ahead of Mitsotakis-Erdogan talks
The Greek and Turkish foreign ministers had an opportunity during their bilateral meeting on Thursday to go over all the issues that incited tension between the two countries over the last couple of months.