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Protests and policing shake up political agenda as early election scenarios resurface
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the aftermath of the accident circulated, among them one appearing to show a traffic policeman intimidating
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PM offers uniformed personnel bonus as surveillance bill attracts more criticism
PoliticsGreek Politicsa policeman shot and seriously injured a 16-year-old in Thessaloniki was deemed as a thinly disguised attempt
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Sports-related violence on the agenda again as PM struggles to find response
PoliticsGreek PoliticsFor at least the third time since it first took power in 2019, the New Democracy government is examining what measures it can take to rein in sports-related violence after a policeman was seriously injured at a volleyball match. The officer needed extensive emergency treatment after being hit
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Latest hooliganism crackdown greeted by mixture of anger and scepticism
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government’s response to the latest hooliganism incident has managed to anger the country’s top football clubs while questions have been raised about the effectiveness of the measures. Following the serious injury of a riot policeman by a flare fired outside a sports event last weekend, Prime
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Newsletter 406 - 15/12/2023
PoliticsDespite turbulence for govt, opposition seems more troubledA week that began with the government trying to come up with yet more measures to tackle hooliganism after a policeman was gravely injured by a flare ended with focus shifting to the budget debate in Parliament ahead of Sunday’s
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Opposition unable to find basis for cooperation despite public support
PoliticsGreek Politicsofficials should stand trial in connection to the death of a policeman who was hit by a flare before
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Budget execution shows primary surplus of 711 mln, 503 mln ahead of target
EconomyMacroeconomyeuros (from 4.6 billion before) and budget deficit of 607 million (from 1.55 billion). The upward
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Greek primary budget surplus at 707 mln as revenues beat target in May
Economybe 5.29 billion euros (from 4.6 billion before) and a budget deficit of 607 million (from 1.55
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Greek primary budget surplus reaches 712 mln in first half of 2014
Economybillion, broadly in line with target. As a result, the first half PIB balance showed a surplus of 607
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Lower expenditure helps Greece post 707 mln primary budget surplus in first half of 2014
Economyfell 7.8 percent to 582 million. The 6-month PIB balance remains positive showing a surplus of 607
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