Politics
PM forms panel to come up with strategy for use of EU recovery funds
Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced the formation of a government committee to work on Greece’s strategy for using the money available to Athens via the EU recovery fund, a matter which the prime minister sees as vitally important for his administration and the economy.
Govt offers pensioners 1.4 bln in backpay, opposition questions decision
The long-awaited decision on compensating pensioners for retirement pay cuts ruled unconstitutional by Greece’s highest administrative court was unveiled by PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Parliament on Wednesday.
Officials order wider use of masks as upward trend for Covid-19 cases continues
The use of face masks for debates in Parliament became compulsory on Wednesday as Greek authorities try to re-instill a sense of caution in the public after seeing the number of coronavirus cases rise significantly this week.
Turkey's Aegean moratorium eases tension as Berlin tries to foster talks
Turkey has decided to suspend for the time being planned research for oil and gas reserves in areas of the Aegean that Greece felt incorporated its continental shelf, which triggered a military stand-off over the past few days.
Authorities set to announce new measures as domestic Covid-19 cases rise
The rise in new daily cases of Covid-19 in Athens and other urban centres over recent days, combined with evidence that hygiene guidelines are being widely flouted, is leading the government to warn that a tightening of measures is imminent.
Athens hoping for de-escalation in Aegean as it seeks pension backpay solution
There was a slight de-escalation in Greece’s latest stand-off with Turkey in the Aegean over the weekend, following a particularly tense few days for Athens.
Political leaders discuss stance on Turkey, as judicial interference case divides Parliament
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been briefing opposition leaders on the situation with Turkey in a series of one-on-one meetings following his return from the EU summit in Brussels.
Greece on alert over Turkish maritime plans, senses EU backing
Athens is on alert after Turkey announce plans, via a NAVTEX advisory on Tuesday, for a seismic survey south and east of the Greek island of Kastellorizo between July 21 and August 2.
Clash over refugees in central Athens prompts warnings of far-right resurgence
The controversial removal of refugees from temporary accommodation has caused tensions in the centre of Athens, as evicted families sheltering in a square became the focus of demonstrations and counter-demonstrations.
EU deal appears promising for Greece, but success rides on efficient use of funds
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has applauded the compromise reached in Brussels over the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the Next Generation EU recovery package totalling 1.82 billion euros, of which Greece could receive more than 70 billion.