Politics
Full backing for multi-bill from coalition MPs, Tsipras looks to lenders for next step
The multi-bill of measures agreed between the Greek government and its lenders passed through Parliament in Athens on Thursday night with the support of all 153 coalition MPs.
Athens goes over energy plans, eyes enhanced role
The National Council on Foreign Policy (ESEP) convened on Wednesday for a briefing regarding Greece’s energy plans.
Tsipras upbeat on debt relief prospects, lenders more cautious
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras appears upbeat that an agreement on debt relief will be secured at Monday’s Eurogroup, although this was not backed up by officials on the lenders’ side.
Tsipras, Erdogan pledge to keep talking amid tension in Aegean
Another violation of Greece’s territorial waters by two Turkish military boats off the coast of Agathonisi this week has prompted a reaction from Athens in the ongoing tension in the Aegean between the two neighbours.
Coalition MPs and multi-bill clear first hurdle as tension builds
Coalition MPs passed on Tuesday their first test ahead of this week’s final vote on the multi-bill as tension builds ahead of Thursday’s ballot.
Govt hopes counter-measures, debt relief talks enough to escape multi-bill maelstrom
A crucial week begins for the government, which submitted to Parliament late on Saturday the multi-bill of measures, including the 2018-2021 Medium-Term Fiscal Strategy (MTFS), ahead of a vote on Thursday night.
Ahead of vote, Tsakalotos appeals to SYRIZA MPs with positive message
The government has made a last-minute bid to secure the votes of all 146 SYRIZA MPs in the upcoming vote on the multi-bill, which appears on track to be held before the May 22 Eurogroup.
Despite snags, coalition expects multi-bill approval before Eurogroup
SYRIZA MPs are due to be briefed by a group of senior ministers on Thursday afternoon as the time nears for coalition deputies to back the multi-bill that will bring Greece a step closer to completing the second review.
Court ruling on pension cuts more political problem than legal obstacle for govt
The government insisted on Wednesday that the vote on the multi-bill is due to go ahead as normal next week despite the Court of Audit raising doubts about the pension cuts included among the measures that Greek MPs need to approve.
Greece tries to navigate through uncertainty in Western Balkans
The political crisis in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) has been a cause of concern for Athens for some time, especially following the violent incidents in the country's parliament, two weeks ago.