Politics
Rumblings spread in New Democracy in aftermath of post office fumble
The government’s handling of the sudden closure of post offices has set off a chain reaction of initiatives by disgruntled New Democracy lawmakers designed to put the PM’s office on the spot.
ELTA CEO resignation fails to stem political fallout from post office closures
The extent of the political crisis sparked by the sudden announcement of mass post office closures continues to unfold, as it becomes evident that the decision has raised wider issues which the resignation of the organisation’s CEO will not resolve.
Post Office branch closures spark internal revolt in ND as voter scepticism grows
The government’s plan to shut down 204 branches of the Hellenic Post (ELTA) has triggered a full-blown rebellion within New Democracy, with MPs railing against the decision in a marathon teleconference that exposed deep fractures in the ruling party.
Return to sender: Post office closures being reevaluated in wake of political uproar
A sweeping plan to shut down 204 branches of the Hellenic Post (ELTA) has triggered a political storm, exposing fractures within the ruling New Democracy party and drawing fierce criticism from opposition groups.
Greece reignites energy alliance talks with Israel and Cyprus amid US interest
Greece is seeking to revive the “energy triangle” with Cyprus and Israel — a move that appears to be attracting interest from the United States.
Government unveils 2.5 bln plan to avert water shortages, prompts opposition pushback
The government unveiled a high‑profile package of water projects on Thursday aimed at staving off a looming scarcity crisis that officials say threatens large parts of the country, particularly Attica and Thessaloniki.
Government warned to brace for repercussions of farm payments clean-up
The knock-on effects of the OPEKEPE scandal look set trouble PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his government for some months to come, as farmers threaten action over delays to payments.
PM looks for positive news amid growing voter despondency
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is looking to public sector reform to lift the image of the government which continues to suffer from poor ratings despite the lack of a credible threat from the opposition.
Greece working on plan for multilateral talks in East Med
Athens is preparing a concept paper outlining its proposal for a five-party conference aimed at enhancing co-operation and resolving issues related to the Exclusive Economic Zones in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Government tries to shake off OPEKEPE stigma as PASOK struggles to make gains
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is hailing the arrests of suspects in the OPEKEPE scandal as a success for the Greek authorities as he attempts to turn the tables on the government’s critics in relation to the farming subsidy affair.