Politics
Loose ends to tie up on prior actions as lenders head back to Athens
Having got through the parliamentary debate and vote on the first set of prior actions Greece has to carry out this autumn without any major problems, the government now begins the potentially more complicated task of reaching an agreement with its lenders.
Athens seeks enhanced regional role via international religious conference
The Greek government's decision to host the international conference on Religious and Cultural Pluralism and Peaceful Coexistence in the Middle East, which begins in Athens on Sunday and runs through to Tuesday, has two main aims.
Little trouble for Tsipras in multi-bill vote but bigger problems may lurk over revenues chief
The omnibus bill containing many of the 49 prior actions the coalition has to fulfill to secure the next sub-tranche of bailout funding passed through Parliament without any major problems on Friday night.
Optimism and concern for Tsipras after EU summit on migration
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras walked away cautiously optimistic from Thursday’s European Union summit in Brussels, which addressed the refugee crisis.
SYRIZA seems to be mulling a switch in Greece's energy policy
The SYRIZA-led government in Athens appears to be re-orientating its policy and strategic relations in regards to the energy sector.
Leadership race brings New Democracy factionalism to the surface
New Democracy’s leadership race appears to have triggered a descent into disarray for the conservative party, which is now threatened by serious infighting.
Omnibus bill prompts no more than rumblings of discontent from coalition MPs
The submission of the draft law containing the first set of measures Greece has to pass to receive further bailout funding has prompted some disquiet within the government but not to the level that there are any concerns about the multi-bill not being approved in a vote on Friday.
Tsipras strengthens grip on SYRIZA, sees more 'open' party
Alexis Tsipras has begun trying to capitalise on his recent election victory by strengthening his position within SYRIZA and ensuring that, unlike during the previous months, his party pulls in the same direction.
New Democracy decides on date for leadership vote, candidates get on the road
New Democracy has decided to hold its leadership election on Sunday November 22, with a run-off vote between the two leading candidates (if needed) due to take place a week later, on November 29.
Opposition tells Tsipras it will resist upcoming bailout measures despite support in summer
There were no surprises in the confidence vote that took place in Parliament after midnight on Wednesday as all 155 coalition MPs backed Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s government.