Politics
ND unveils steps to address migration issue amid political pressure
Mindful of the potential political damage it could suffer if it is not deemed to be managing the migration situation adequately, the government has announced a range of measures aimed at showing that it is addressing the uptick in arrivals and deteriorating conditions at hotspots.
Athens takes stock after PM's first talks with Erdogan, Balkan leaders
Athens appears satisfied with the results of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s first appearance last week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he also held a series of meetings with foreign leaders and investors.
SYRIZA targets broader appeal as ND focuses on next bills
SYRIZA has taken the next step in its gradual evolution following its 4.5 years in power and the hefty election defeat it suffered in July.
New waste strategy dials down recycling targets, promises to address landfill problems
Greece’s Environment and Energy Ministry unveiled a new waste management strategy on Thursday, setting targets for packaging recycling and extending organic waste collection.
New York trip showcases climate change ambitions, FDI opportunities and Balkan diplomacy
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s first address to the UN General Assembly in New York offered ample opportunity to put his government’s stamp on diplomatic and trade relations on the international stage.
Strikes greet labour measures
A raft of interventions in the labour market by the New Democracy government have brought criticism from the opposition and widespread strike action across the public sector.
ND promotes positive narrative abroad, away from inquiry clash at home
While the domestic political agenda continues to be debated by the tug-of-war over the Novartis affair, the government continues to try to promote abroad a narrative based on progress and renewal.
Buoyed by strong ratings, Mitsotakis opts for caution on Novartis probe
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has ruled out the possibility of New Democracy instigating a preliminary investigation into SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras over the Novartis affair, suggesting that the current premier sees no political benefit from such a move at a time that his party seems to have strong public support.
Tsipras puts first broad brushstrokes to SYRIZA's picture in opposition
SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras attempted to set the tone for his party in opposition when he appeared at the Thessaloniki Expo over the weekend, ahead of internal meetings aimed at shaping the future of the left-wing grouping.
ND unveils development bill it sees as catalyst for growth
The government has unveiled its development bill, which New Democracy hopes will act as a catalyst for greater investment in Greece, accelerating the growth rate and delivering the improved economic results Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised.