Politics
Tsipras tweaks message as chance of review compromise emerges
As speculation mounts that the Greek government is preparing for a compromise with the institutions that will lead to the conclusion of the review, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras presented a slightly more nuanced position during a stormy parliamentary debate on Wednesday night.
Athens searching for compromise formula should IMF remain on board
The indication that no progress regarding Greece’s review should be expected before the International Monetary Fund’s executive board meets on Monday was strengthened by comments from European officials.
Tsipras facing limited options as he waits for signs from IMF
There is great uncertainty regarding the Greek government’s intentions following the disappointing outcome of last week’s Eurogroup for Athens.
Greek-Turkish relations set for turbulence after court rejects soldiers' extradition
The decision of Greece’s Supreme Court on Thursday to reject an extradition request for eight Turkish military officers who fled Turkey after July’s coup attempt has created great uncertainty about bilateral relations between Ankara and Athens.
Key fiscal differences lower expectations for Eurogroup
In comments during a television interview on Wednesday night, government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos appeared to rule out one of the rumoured compromise solutions between Greece and its lenders ahead of Thursday’s Eurogroup.
Tsipras dismisses snap polls and new measures as review deal hangs in balance
In an interview marking two years since he became prime minister, Alexis Tsipras insisted that the government will not vote “a single euro” in new measures through Greek Parliament as part of its efforts to conclude the second review.
Athens holds back proposal details ahead of Thursday's Eurogroup
The government has decided to keep its cards close to its chest ahead of Thursday’s Eurogroup and has not revealed – even to its lenders – exactly what it is proposing in order to conclude the review.
Tsipras facing more media intervention claims after changes at newspaper
The government is facing fresh accusations of trying to control the media following the latest developments at Greece’s best known media group, Lambrakis Press Group (DOL).
Mitsotakis seals alliance with Drassi, targets role of unifier
In a move that will have mostly symbolic, rather than practical, impact, New Democracy announced on Thursday that the small pro-business party Drassi is to come under its umbrella.
Tsipras poised for concessions with lenders, sets snap polls aside
In the clearest sign so far that Athens is willing to make some concessions to reach an agreement with its lenders and conclude the second review, the government has said it is willing to extend and improve the current fiscal mechanism.