Politics
PM set on sharing out more economic benefits in bid to recover support
The government’s efforts to turn the media and public’s attention away from the Tempe issue, which dominated the agenda during the first quarter of the year, continues with the promise of more voter-friendly measures to come.
Athens keeps close eye on Turkey's reactions amid MSP and GSI developments
Athens is aiming to defuse recent tension with Ankara caused by the Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), as well as by the recent maritime spatial planning (MSP) presented by the Greek government.
Rental subsidy rekindles political debate over housing crisis
The government is sticking by the flagship measure announced this week to support renters financially amid accusations from the opposition that the intervention will have little impact.
PM charts course to third term with promises of more handouts
After springing an Easter surprise in the form of a support and investment package, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis responded to rumours of snap elections by stressing that intends to stay the course in government and lead the battle for a third term. Officials are already outlining the next round of relief measures aimed at middle earners.
Mitsotakis launches mini-support package in bid to create positive momentum
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis made a surprise post-Easter announcement on Tuesday, unveiling a handful of spending measures aimed at supporting vulnerable groups and boosting public investments. The move has intensified rumours of early elections, but government sources insist that more is on the way.
Mitsotakis to resume tour of ministries as opponents struggle to gain traction
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s return from his brief break for Easter also marks the resumption of his visits to government ministries as he tries to revive his administration’s fortunes, which have taken a beating since the start of the year.
Athens insists maritime spatial planning plans do not obstruct talks with Turkey
The Greek government presented last week the country’s maritime spatial planning (MSP) as part of its obligations towards a European directive (2014/89/ΕΕ) which has been sanctioned over by the European Court because of delays.
Government accused of timid foreign policy over delay in maritime spatial planning
The government submitted its plan for the use of marine areas to Brussels this week, in a move which the Foreign Minister described as vital for Greece’s national interests, but opposition parties criticised as delayed and ineffectual in the latest spat over foreign and defence policy.
New Democracy faces claims of dark funding after revelation of links to internet campaign group
A political storm has erupted after reports linked a pro-New Democracy online group to a network of PR agencies receiving contracts from state bodies and corporations with close government ties.
Government's focus on defence, plans for more procurements put opposition in tough spot
Opposition parties have raised objections to what they view as an unexpected announcement by Defence Minister Nikos Dendias of plans for Greece to purchase a fourth Belharra frigate from France.