Politics
In grip of protests, coalition searches for ways to lift mood
With farmers deciding to step up their protests against the government’s pension and tax reforms, there is even more pressure on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to find ways of deflecting the criticism of his coalition and changing the mood.
Greece seen improving refugee response but still under pressure to deliver in Feb
Recent developments in Greece point to the European Union viewing its efforts regarding the refugee crisis in a more positive light but the pressure is still on Athens to deliver.
Coalition feels wrath on pensions but not in opposition's interest to push hard
Greece’s negotiations with its lenders over the first review of the third bailout were due to continue on Thursday against the backdrop of another general strike.
First days of talks confirm gap between Greece, lenders on pensions
Two important developments emerged from the first set of negotiations between the Greek government and the visiting mission chiefs as part of the first bailout review, which began on Monday.
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With bailout review in balance, PASOK's role back in spotlight
Talks on the first bailout review between Greece and its lenders began on Monday, with the government insisting that it will not cross its “red line” regarding cuts to existing pensions.
Tsipras caught between social tension and lenders' pressure as talks begin
The Greek government is due to begin talks in Athens with the chief representatives of its lenders on Monday afternoon, in what is promising to be an extremely testing round of negotiations.
Gas provides Greece, Cyprus and Israel chance to bolster ties
A trilateral summit between Greece, Cyprus and Israel in Nicosia last week marks the beginning of formal cooperation between the three countries.
SYRIZA under fire for TV permit tender, tinkering with watchdog
The government has come in for criticism again from the opposition parties for allegedly trying to establish control over key public positions, as well as a tender for broadcasting licenses.
Pension reform a precarious battleground for Tsipras and Mitsotakis
Pension reform provided the first battleground for Alexis Tsipras and Kyriakos Mitsotakis to clash on since the latter became New Democracy leader.
Pressure on Greece to stem migrant flow puts strain on EU ties
The Greek government is under pressure to complete the construction of so-called hot spots on its islands to prove to the rest of the European Union that it is doing enough to stem the flow of refugees and migrants to northern and central Europe.