Politics
Farmers roll back into Athens as government fails to resolve long-running dispute
The government’s latest attempt to defuse a long‑running standoff with Greece’s farmers appears to have fallen flat, with producers and livestock breeders returning to the streets of Athens on Friday in a fresh show of discontent.
Athens claims Ankara meeting smoothed relations despite lack of progress on key issues
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to disagree on the major issues dividing the two countries but shook hands on a number of bilateral deals at long-awaited talks in Ankara which were notable for their cordial atmosphere.
Government's ongoing stand-off with livestock breeders heralds resurgence of farming protests
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with livestock breeders in an effort to put out the dying embers of the farmers’ protests that have troubled him for weeks, but with questions still being asked about the government's approach to sheep pox.
PASOK’s tries to expand as it comes under pressure from all sides
PASOK has stepped up its efforts to broaden its support as it heads towards a crucial party congress in a few weeks under pressure to define its role and goals ahead of the next national elections, which are due to be held by next summer.
PM doubles down on constitutional reform as pre‑election strategy hardens
Despite criticism from Greece’s opposition parties, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis maintains that a broad revision of the Greek Constitution is necessary for the country’s future.
Greece and Turkey search for way forward as leaders prepare for rare meeting
The first meeting between Greek and Turkish leaders in roughly 18 months will take place on Wednesday, with both sides already signalling their intentions and expectations for the new round of talks under the 6th High-Level Cooperation Council, to be held in Ankara.
New migration law passes amid questions over Chios tragedy
The latest legislation put forward by Greece’s centre-right government aimed at making the country’s migration framework stricter was passed through Parliament on Thursday amid acrimony over a deadly incident in the Aegean earlier this week and grave accusations from Migration Minister Thanos Plevris.
Deadly collision throws spotlight on government’s migration policy
A shipwreck off the island of Chios in which 15 migrants lost their lives has reignited the debate on migration, as the government introduces legislation restricting access to legal residency.
PM concedes cooperation may be necessary as opinion polls continue to deny outright win
With the goal of a third term of one-party government drifting out of New Democracy’s reach, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has hinted that he would be open to cooperation with like-minded forces, putting pressure on second party PASOK to clarify its own stance.
PM sets out case for third term, surveys global landscape and talks up constitutional reform
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used a wide‑ranging interview with Skai TV, covering domestic and international developments in some detail to defend his government’s record, acknowledge missteps, and sketch out the political and geopolitical landscape he believes Greece will face in the coming years.