Politics
Athens hoping EU diplomatic drive will defuse latest Aegean crisis
Greece is stepping up its diplomatic efforts in the hope of securing a united European reaction to Turkey’s action in the Aegean as the Oruc Reis research vessel continued its activity in the area.
Athens treads tightrope as Turkish research vessel sails in Aegean
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was due to speak to Greece’s political leaders on Tuesday to update them on the latest developments in the ongoing spat with Turkey over maritime boundaries.
Deadly floods raise questions about ND's civil protection pledges as Covid-19 accelerates
As it scrambles to deal with the rising number of Covid-19 cases, the government has come under pressure for its handling of flash floods on the island of Evia over the weekend, which resulted in eight deaths.
Greece signs EEZ deal with Egypt, aiming to halt Turkey's designs
Greece and Egypt signed an agreement on Thursday designating an exclusive economic zone in the Eastern Mediterranean, amid heightened tensions with Turkey over natural resources in the region.
PM seen boosting powers despite making minor alterations to cabinet
The new, and promoted, members of Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s cabinet were sworn in on Wednesday after the first, and minimal, reshuffle since New Democracy came to power.
Govt, experts sound alarm over risk of Covid-19 control being lost
A steady rise in new Covid-19 cases has prompted the Greek government to intensify its warnings and tighten hygiene measures to bring infections back under control.
PM makes minor changes to cabinet, with focus on handling of EU funds
A limited cabinet reshuffle – the first since New Democracy came to power just over a year ago - which had been trailed for the last few weeks was announced on Tuesday.
Experts recommend extensive reforms to overhaul economy amid mixed reception
A committee of “wise men” chaired by Nobel laureate economist Sir Christopher Pissarides published on Monday its draft recommendations to the government for transforming the Greek economy.
Authorities turn focus back to Covid-19 compliance as latest numbers trigger concern
The authorities are stepping up their efforts to encourage Greeks to take greater care not to spread the coronavirus after a significant rise in confirmed cases over the last few days.
Athens treads fine line as talks with Ankara beckon following Aegean stand-off
Just a few days following Turkey’s decision to abstain from seismic research in disputed areas in the Aegean as a gesture of goodwill that could facilitate the beginning of discussions between Athens and Ankara, the situation does not look straightforward and the Greek side is facing difficult decisions.