Politics
Labour agreement hailed by government as restoration of pre-crisis rights
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis claimed to have lifted the final restrictions imposed on the labour markets by the bailout programmes, after the social partners shook hands on a deal to extend collective agreements.
Government pins hopes on payments, OPEKEPE shake-up to stem farmers’ protests
Government ministers say they are confident overdue payments will hit farmers’ bank accounts in time to call off disruptive protests planned for the coming week, while they hope to have the payments system tidied up by the end of the year.
Amid publicity storm, Tsipras publishes 'Ithaca' and fuels speculation about new journey
The much-trailed publication of Alexis Tsipras’s Ithaca has sent ripples through Greece’s political world and strengthened the impression that the ex-SYRIZA leader is eyeing a return to active politics, potentially as a unifier of the country’s progressive forces.
PM highlights latest stage of relief rollout as government seeks to improve mood
The government is hoping that the gradual rollout of the relief package announce by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) in September will become a focal point of the political debate in Greece as farmers prepare nationwide protests against the centre-right administration.
Greek-Turkish tensions resurface as Russia chimes in
Athens is concerned that Turkey is gradually moving away from the so‑called “calm waters” stance that has prevailed over the past two and a half years in Greek‑Turkish relations.
OPEKEPE inquiry sparks new political clash as despondent public looks on
The parliamentary inquiry into the OPEKEPE farming subsidy scandal has been thrown into turmoil, with the government being accused by the opposition of ensuring that a key witness Giorgos Xylouris – a Cretan farmer and former New Democracy member nicknamed “Frappé” - will not testify.
US-China port spat gives Athens taste of diplomatic challenges ahead
The Chinese embassy in Athens has issued a pointed rebuke to comments by the US ambassador about the ownership of Piraeus port, highlighting the risks posed by the Greek government’s growing alignment with Washington.
Government outlines plans for rival port to Piraeus in strategic partnership with US
Greece’s strategic alignment with the US came one step closer with the announcement of plans to upgrade the port of Elefsina, west of Athens, as a rival to the COSCO-owned port of Piraeus.
Mitsotakis dismisses poll speculation, promises swift housing relief and rural support
In a wide-ranging interview with public broadcaster ERTnews on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sought to reassert control over the political narrative, dismissing speculation about early elections and doubling down on his government’s reform agenda.
PM focusses on long game as opposition faces crucial period
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is aiming to play a long game ahead of the next elections and is trying to keep New Democracy MPs on the same page despite their obvious disappointment about the centre-right party’s lacklustre opinion poll numbers.