Politics
Govt pleads with firms to absorb inflation as surveillance claims prompt calls for accountability
Growing concern over inflation has prompted the government to call on firms to show restraint in passing on rising prices to consumers, as the latest budget figures show the gains from economic growth are being eroded by emergency support measures.
Athens gets seat at Libya conference, but talks yield little
An international conference on Libya ended in Paris on Friday with a commitment from the North African country’s authorities to hold presidential elections on December 24 and a decision to set up a schedule for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya.
Opinion poll blow for govt as it considers further Covid measures
A new opinion poll showing a substantial dip in support for New Democracy has caused consternation on the Greek political scene as the government continues to grapple with inflation and the pandemic.
SYRIZA squeezes govt over relationship with media
Greek Parliament debated on Friday SYRIZA’s proposal, backed by other opposition parties as well, for an inquiry into almost 40 million euros handed out by the government to local media firms, which New Democracy’s rivals claim was a thinly disguised attempt to influence coverage in the conservatives’ favour.
Athens looks to bolster ties with African states, beyond Libya
For some time, Greece has paid little attention to Africa and especially the northern part of the continent, where it could potentially have a strategic footprint.
Parties gear up for battle over pandemic media funding amid more warnings about press freedom
Public funding directed at the media during the pandemic will be at the centre of a parliamentary debate on Friday, following calls by the opposition for a special inquiry into alleged attempts by the government to manipulate public opinion for political gain.
Pandemic and pushback rows spark political clashes
The seemingly exponential rise in Covid cases, and all the knock-on effects this has, is making the pandemic a major political issue in Greece again.
Govt hints at more relief, as economy and inflation jostle with pandemic as top public concerns
The rising cost of living and the potential impact of new Covid rules on retail and catering are increasing the pressure on the government for more support measures, as the epidemiological picture takes on an increasingly urgent hue.
PM stands firm on Covid rules as health data deteriorates fast
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis insisted on Monday that his government has no intention of curtailing the freedoms of Greeks who have been vaccinated, even though concern about the spread of Covid on the community grew over the weekend.
Zaev's departure leaves ties with North Macedonia in balance
The European Union’s failure to offer the Western Balkans guarantees for full EU membership has had many victims. The latest is North Macedonia’s prime minister, Zoran Zaev.