Politics
PM tries to isolate protesting farmers, dismisses talk of reshuffle
The farmers’ protests dominating Greece’s national roads and border crossings have become the defining domestic challenge of this festive period for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. In a televised interview on Monday, he sought to project steadiness: no cabinet reshuffle, no retreat from fiscal discipline, and no tolerance for what he defines as tactics that paralyse the country.
Government hoping dispute with farmers on way to being resolved as it counts cost of damage
The government is hoping that the protests by farmers, which have proved such a thorn in New Democracy’s side over the last few weeks, could soon dissipate, allowing room for the two sides to enter constructive discussions.
PM stands firm on festive blockades as farmers demand policies, not policing
As Greeks set out from the cities for the festive season, their journeys have been slowed by continuing farmers’ blockades on national roads – a disruption caused by the political confrontation between the government and the agricultural community.
Greece, Cyprus and Israel bolster trilateral ties as Turkey looms in background
Following a meeting in Jerusalem on Monday, Greece, Cyprus and Israel agreed to deepen their trilateral cooperation.
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Tension over financial checks on Tempe families indicative of new faultline in Greek politics
The fallout from Greece’s deadliest rail disaster continues to reverberate nearly three years on, as the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) launches a financial investigation into the association formed by families of the victims.
SYRIZA leader renews call for progressive unity as party’s drift to margins continues
SYRIZA leader Sokratis Famellos has issued a renewed call for Greece’s progressive forces to set aside differences and work together as opinion polls continue to indicate that he outcome of the next elections will be inconclusive.
Government suffers as farmers vow to continue protests
The confrontation between Greek farmers and the government has entered a decisive phase, with both sides hardening their positions as Christmas approaches.
Opinion polls suggest dispute with farmers has weakened ND's support
The ongoing dispute between the government and protesting farmers is taking a political toll on the ruling New Democracy party, according to the latest crop of opinion polls.
PM touts strong economy and housing measures but voters focus on everyday worries
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis hit back at his critics in the budget debate on Tuesday, by unveiling new measures to tackle the housing crisis and defending his tough stance on the ongoing farmers’ protests.
PM faces new challenges as public sides with farmers, Tsipras questions recovery
The parliamentary debate over next year’s budget is due to conclude with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis intervention this Tuesday. His comments will be made against the backdrop of an ongoing protest by farmers, which seems to have significant public support, and the questioning of Greece’s recovery under the New Democracy administration by former PM Alexis Tsipras, who may emerge as Mitsotakis’s main rival in the months ahead.