Politics
Athens and Ankara affirm new, calmer period in relations
In recent weeks, Greece and Turkey have underlined the new political reality in their bilateral relations.
Parties hope to set tone as they start unveiling election candidates
The main parties have begun announcing their candidates for the upcoming national vote, with ruling New Democracy stressing that it is putting many young hopefuls, who are first-timers in Greek politics, up for election.
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Spotlight on far-right party that might upset election arithmetic
With opinion polls failing to predict a clear-cut result in May’s elections, attention has turned to the leadership manoeuvrings of the new far right party Ellines (Greeks), whose entry into Parliament could upset the already complex electoral arithmetic.
Leaders set out priorities, survey suggests many voters open to coalition
Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced what appears to be his last handout on the path to the May 21 elections, while his rival Alexis Tsipras focusses on creating a more friendly environment for homeowners should SYRIZA come to power.
Grassroots protests highlight public discontent with development policies
While the government has been devoting its energies to managing the fallout from the Tempe accident, New Democracy appears to have been taken aback by public protests on a number of other issues ranging from water privatisation to tourism development.
Election campaign moves into gear, opinion poll data still equivocal
The campaign for the May 21 elections is heating up as party leaders zip around the country to drum up support and the government exchanges increasingly harsh words with the opposition. Meanwhile, opinion polls continue to show that the outcome of next month’s vote is still in some doubt.
Leaders hit campaign trail as ratings remain finely balanced
As party leaders hit the campaign trail in search of votes ahead of the May 21 elections, the latest opinion poll to be published during March indicates that the result of the ballot still remains in the balance.
Mitsotakis revives spectre of political instability as polls show ND lead diminished
With elections due on May 21 and the gap between the two main parties narrower than at any time in New Democracy’s four-year term, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has set in motion the campaign which he hopes will win back voters.
Parties give first hint of strategies in reaction to poll announcement
Political parties in Greece kicked into full election mode after the prime minister announced that he plans to go to the polls on May 21.
Mitsotakis sets May 21 election date, eyes opposition MPs as potential allies
Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday that elections will take place on May 21, just hours after he indicated publicly what his preferred option would be if New Democracy does not manage to win a parliamentary majority at the upcoming elections.