Politics
PM gathers funds to deal with aftermath of floods as political problem grows more acute
Despite announcing on Tuesday that up to 2.25 billion euros of EU funds would be made available to deal with the aftermath of the flooding in Thessaly, the Greek government remained on shaky political ground domestically.
Cabinet reshuffle rumoured as scale of flood reconstruction task begins to dawn
As the floodwaters in Thessaly subside, the enormity of the economic impact of the disaster is gradually becoming clear, putting the onus on the government to deliver a support package commensurate to the task.
Storm fallout sweeps PM to crucial juncture early in second term
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is facing a huge test of his premiership, barely into its second term, as the aftermath of Storm Daniel, which wreaked havoc in central Greece last week, reveals widespread damage and anger among residents and business owners who were affected by the extreme weather.
Meeting of Greek, Turkish foreign ministers raises hopes for constructive dialogue
The first official meeting between the recently appointed Greek and Turkish foreign ministers, Giorgos Gerapetritis and Hakan Fidan, took place in Ankara last Tuesday.
PM inspects flood damage hoping to rescue stricken government
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited flood-stricken central Greece on Friday to survey the damage done by Storm Daniel but also to shore up the government’s defences against criticism about its poor civil protection record and to protect his own legacy as the country’s premier.
Floods force Mitsotakis to postpone policy speech amid political fallout from ferry death
The unfolding disaster caused by Storm Daniel has forced Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to call off his annual speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair to focus on the stricken areas.
Storm impact and ferry death engulf political agenda
The havoc wreaked by Storm Daniel in central Greece on Tuesday and the shocking death of a ferry passenger in Piraeus on the same day have overtaken all other issues being debated by the country’s politicians.
SYRIZA leadership contenders enter final stretch, as ID cards become latest headache for govt
As the campaign for the SYRIZA leadership elections enters its final week, the five candidates are making their final pitches for the top job, with former Labour Minister Efi Achtsioglou remaining the favourite to win the contest.
Hiring balance for 7M reaches record despite first negative July reading since 2019
Greece’s employment balance in July turned negative by 8,294 more departures than hires, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system.
PM prepares to set out policy agenda, SYRIZA gears up for leadership vote
A significant week lies ahead for the government and main opposition party SYRIZA as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will speak at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) on the weekend, following a difficult start to his second term in office, while the leftists will attempt to elect a new leader.