Politics
Govt examines stricter measures to rein in coronavirus as options dwindle
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis chaired an emergency meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss the soaring number of Covid-19 cases in Greece and what more authorities can do to prevent the virus spreading in the community at such a pace.
Insolvency bill debate brings implementation challenges to the fore
A draft insolvency mega-bill is being debated in Parliament this week, following several months of drafting and a six-week consultation period.
PM unveils 50 more ICU beds as Covid-19 death toll passes 500
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated a new intensive care unit at a public hospital in Athens on Monday as the government steps up its efforts to respond to the coronavirus challenge.
Athens treads cautiously as Ankara keeps prodding in Aegean
Greece appears to be adopting a careful approach to its rocky relationship with Turkey despite Ankara possibly thinking there is an opportune moment to advance its claims in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.
Covid-19 inflicts minimal wear and tear for ND as opposition struggles to profit
The inability to contain the coronavirus in Greece, even though the number of cases and deaths remains low in comparison to many other European countries, has led to the authorities taking more drastic measures and the public becoming increasingly unimpressed by the handling of the pandemic.
Greece to press for EU sanctions roadmap on Turkey as domestic pressure builds
Two weeks after the emergency summit of EU leaders stopped short of issuing a warning to Turkey, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis returns to Brussels for the EU Council meeting determined to press for a tougher stance.
Conclusion of Golden Dawn trial unlikely to usher in greater political unity
The sentencing process in the Golden Dawn trial was coming to its conclusion on Wednesday, with the presiding judge handing down punishment for the 57 people convicted of being part of what is now officially recognised as a criminal organisation.
PM appoints new national security advisor as talks with Turkey hang in balance
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday the appointment of Thanos Dokos to the post of national security advisor, with a mandate to formulate national security strategy and build the National Security Council, a new body created by the prime minister.
New Turkish NAVTEX undermines Greek-Turkish reconciliation efforts
Greece was caught by surprise on Sunday night when Turkey decided to issue a NAVTEX for the Oruc Reis research vessel to conduct new surveys for hydrocarbon resources in an area that Athens claims to be part of its continental shelf.
PM tries to draw line under Golden Dawn affair, defends handling of second Covid-19 wave
In his latest, but not particularly revealing, interview with the local print media Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis seeks to draw a line under the Golden Dawn affair and defends his government’s handling of the second coronavirus wave.