Politics
Tsipras stakes claim for election win despite discouraging poll data
As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis steps up his efforts to woo voters ahead of the elections, SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras has insisted that a government can be formed after the first vote, negating the need for a second ballot where the winning party would be boosted by a 50-seat bonus.
PM announces more voter-friendly measures ahead of polls
The date of the general election has not yet been confirmed but there is no doubt that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his New Democracy party have already begun preparing for the contest by going through the well-worn playbook for pre-election policies.
Mitsotakis sets out to shore up support ahead of elections
As the elections approach, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is seeking to ensure that his ruling New Democracy party is not at odds with any significant section of the electorate.
Dendias visit to Turkey builds on show of solidarity following earthquake
Greece was able to underline on Sunday its expression of solidarity for Turkey following the devastating earthquake as Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias made a surprise visit to the neighbouring country.
Opposition frets over foreclosure decision as ND casts net for new faces
According to reports on Friday, the Supreme Court has ruled that funds and servicers can trigger home foreclosures in Greece, settling a legal dispute that had put the process on hold but also sparking opposition criticism of the government for failing to step in to protect homeowners.
Vexed SYRIZA abstains from vote on election bans
The Greek Parliament voted, amid some acrimony, late on Wednesday night to allow the Supreme Court to ban parties that are led by convicted criminals and which represent a threat to democracy from taking part in the country’s elections.
PM sees stance on defence issues as vote winner for ND
Parliament is due to vote this Wednesday on legislation that would ban the far-right Ellines party from taking part in this year’s elections, which SYRIZA feels Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is trying to turn into a contest about each party’s patriotism.
ND warns of fiscal risk from SYRIZA pledges as Tsipras takes heart from Cyprus polls
New Democracy has been picking apart SYRIZA’s economic programme, accusing the left-wing opposition of making promises it can’t deliver and risking fiscal derailment in the process.
Greece offers Turkey earthquake support, recalling 1999 thaw in relations
The deadly earthquake in Turkey led to the immediate activation of the political and diplomatic communication channels between Athens and Ankara at the highest level.
Opposition vents over police corruption allegations
The start of a new week finds the government facing awkward questions again, although this time they are focussed more on alleged corruption within the police force than in connection to the surveillance scandal, which has been dogging New Democracy for months.