Politics
Spyware probe reveals multiple targets, prompts opposition calls for answers
The surveillance scandal, which had become virtually a non-issue in Greek politics over the last few months, is back as a topic of debate after the Data Protection Authority in Athens completed its investigation into the use of Predator spyware and published a summary of its findings on Thursday.
Government presses ahead with legislative work by delivering on some economic pledges
The government is not being sidetracked from its policy making by the ongoing wildfires, which have buffeted Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his administration this week, with more expected to come as the heatwave extends into a third week.
PM takes central role as fires continue to rage
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is trying to put himself front and centre in the government’s response to the ongoing wildfires as questions are being asked again about the level of preparedness for the current fire season and the resources available to the fire service.
Wildfires provide familiar test for government
As happened several times during its first term, the government is being tested by wildfires again after several large blazes broke out on Monday in and around Attica.
Government fleshes out priorities, SYRIZA sets dates for leadership vote
Amid a heatwave that has put the government on alert for potential wildfires, and an early blow to its reputation after recently being re-elected, New Democracy is fleshing out its priorities for the new term.
Mitsotakis meeting with Erdogan paves way for more meaningful Greek-Turkish talks
Greece and Turkey have agreed to re-start their relations following last week’s meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, their first encounter in 16 months.
Mitsotakis primes public opinion for potential compromise with Turkey
In his first primetime domestic TV interview since winning re-election, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis suggested that he is seeking a comprehensive settlement with Turkey on longstanding disputes.
Spotlight falls on public hirings as PM pledges more health staff
Hirings in the public sector are in the spotlight this week due to confusion over whether the government will persist with the university police founded in its first term and following comments by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday about unveiling his hiring plan imminently.
Government focusses on cost of living with economy bill, push for lower ferry prices
The government is continuing its legislative spurt before the summer break in August with the unveiling of its second bill, which covers the economic pledges it made during the election campaign and which attempts to address continuing concerns about the cost-of-living crisis in Greece.
Candidates start lining up for imminent SYRIZA leadership ballot
Despite some doubts, SYRIZA is forging ahead with its plan to elect a new leader to succeed Alexis Tsipras in early September.