Politics
With onerous measures looming, Tsipras seeks talks with opposition leaders
Alexis Tsipras took the unusual step of requesting a meeting of party leaders on Thursday, which comes a few days after he appealed for a minimum level of consensus between the government and the opposition.
Tsipras visits Israel but his aims are not yet clear
Greece and Israel made the first steps towards a concrete rapprochement in 2010, which was initiated by the then Prime Minister George Papandreou.
Fallout from aborted leadership vote tests New Democracy's unity
Following its failure to hold its leadership ballot on Sunday, New Democracy is in a state turmoil that looks set to deepen in the coming days.
New Democracy bewildered by ballot failure as Tsipras solicits consensus
New Democracy’s electoral committee is due to meet at 1 p.m. on Monday to decide what action to take next after the party failed to hold its leadership election on Sunday due to software problems.
Embarrassment for New Democracy as leadership vote called off due to IT problem
New Democracy called off its leadership election on Sunday morning after technical difficulties prevented party supporters from being able to cast their ballots.
New Democracy prepares for leadership vote after abrasive campaign
The first round of the New Democracy leadership race takes place on Sunday, with current leader Evangelos Meimarakis the favourite to come out on top.
Warning signs for coalition after majority trimmed in multi-bill vote
The government passed the latest multi-bill needed for another 12 billion euros in bailout loans and bank recapitalisation funds through Parliament on Thursday night but at a considerable cost.
MP's departure ahead of multi-bill vote highlights pressure on coalition
The difficulties the government has in maintaining unity while also meeting its bailout commitments came into sharp focus on Thursday, when it was announced that SYRIZA MP Gavriil Sakellaridis was being replaced.
Positive mood but little substance in Tsipras's Turkey visit
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' first official visit to Turkey ended with no major breakthrough on Wednesday either with regard to the refugee crisis or the crucial issues related to bilateral relations.
Deal with lenders buys coalition more time but not internal calm
Having overcome the obstacle of reaching an agreement with Greece’s lenders to secure the next bailout tranche and recapitalisation funds, the government now faces the test of passing all the necessary measures through Parliament before the Euro Working Group meets on Friday without any major upsets.