Politics
Questions over handling of rape case turn spotlight on policing and legacy of Greek #MeToo
The handling of an alleged rape has prompted calls for justice and impartiality over concerns of a potential cover-up, while it has raised questions about progress in the government’s drive to tackle violent crime against women.
SYRIZA zooms in on inflation, pandemic weaknesses to boost popularity
SYRIZA appears to believe that the wave of inflation being felt by Greek consumers since late last year, along with the ongoing complications from the pandemic, are having a damaging effect on the centre-right government.
Govt hails success of vaccine mandate amid continuing surge in 'hard' indices of pandemic
On the day when fines kicked in for unvaccinated citizens over the age of 60, the government has been hailing the success of the mandate in increasing vaccination rates. Continuing high death rates and record hospitalisations from Covid-19, however, make it unlikely that restrictions will be lifted in the coming week.
Govt treads carefully on economic relief measures, hoping normality is near
The government is trying to tread a fine line between fiscal prudence and cushioning the impact of the pandemic and inflation as it tweaks its economic policy in 2022.
Mitsotakis targets inflation on path to elections in 2023
The government appears to be focussing most of its efforts on addressing the impact of inflation, and therefore minimising any political impact it might have, as it believes that the threat from the pandemic is waning.
Covid measures extended despite govt optimism, as inflation causes political tension
Persistently high infection rates and a rapid increase in daily hospitalisations from Covid has led the government’s expert committee to advise against lifting restrictions on dining and entertainment too soon.
KINAL leader intent on forging separate path for centre-left party
In his first interview of 2022, the new KINAL leader Nikos Androulakis rebuffed attempts to associate his centre-left party with New Democracy or SYRIZA and insisted that he would preserve its independence and develop its identity as a European social democratic grouping.
Govt looks to tweak relief in anticipation of record Covid infections, new inflation high
The twin pressures from inflation and Omicron look set to enter new levels in the coming days, leading the government to trail new economic support measures, as well as adjustments to the mix of Covid rules.
Athens ponders US scepticism about EastMed gas pipeline
Athens was left confused and concerned by a non-paper sent by Washington that casts doubt on the future of the East Med natural gas pipeline.
Govt confident about school return, but faces doubts on post-bailout review
The start of the new school term dominated the political agenda on Monday as the government hopes that pupils returning to classes will not trigger a new spike of Covid infections, which the opposition will pounce upon as the latest example of New Democracy mishandling the pandemic.