Politics
Mitsotakis unveils major defence package against backdrop of forces pay rise dispute
The government presented on Wednesday its plans for a major shake-up of Greece’s defence capabilities, which PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis claims is needed to equip the armed forces for a new era. The announcement comes after a week of upheaval in New Democracy, as ministers called for pay rises for the military to be rolled out across all emergency services.
Government commits to uniformed personnel pay rises amid clamour for higher incomes
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been forced to commit to pay rises for all uniformed personnel after leading ministers and numerous New Democracy MPs called for those serving in the police, coast guard and fire service to be awarded more pay following the recent announcement of wage increases for the armed forces.
Mitsotakis refreshes Israel ties ahead of resuming work on GSI cable
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited France and Israel over the last few days, aiming to bolster close relations with key allies ahead of two important developments in the Eastern Mediterranean.
After pay rises in armed forces, PM faces calls for broader wage increases
After announcing wage increases for members of the armed forces last week, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is coming under pressure from members of his own party, including frontline ministers, to raise the salaries of all uniformed personnel.
PM pledges higher wages for armed forces in bid to win over voters, own party
Hot on the heels of announcing the latest increase to the minimum wage, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has revealed that there will be an additional increase to the salaries of members of Greece’s armed forces.
Konstantopoulou dominates opposition politics as PASOK and SYRIZA struggle to make mark
The opposition parties have tried to play down the latest increase to the minimum wage, which the government announced on Wednesday, arguing that it is of little help to Greek households that are struggling to meet rising costs.
Government touts stricter migration controls in bid to win back right-wing support
The New Democracy government is promising a crackdown on illegal migration and a new framework for legal routes into the country as part of an effort to restart the agenda in response to falling ratings and a rise in the popularity of far-right parties.
Imamoglu arrest halts plans for Mitsotakis-Erdogan meeting, further talks
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest and pre-trial detention have shaken diplomatic ties between Turkey and Greece, with Athens announcing that a planned meeting between the countries’ leaders will be postponed.
PM tries to guide government to firmer ground as opposition also faces struggle
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to continue on Monday the tour of ministries that he began following his cabinet reshuffle as his government tries to bounce back from the significant hit it has taken from the backlash prompted by its handling of the Tempe train crash and its aftermath.
Greece seeks to continue talks with Turkey despite new obstacles
Athens and Ankara intend to continue with their political dialogue and the two governments are already organising the next high-level meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotaks and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in April.