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Tsipras gets approval for gender bill despite coalition partner's absence
PoliticsGreek Politicsto come to an end. Centre-left A new date has been set for the vote to elect a leader for the centre-left... later. The election was delayed due to technical problems but now looks set to go ahead next month
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Opposition parties seek renewal as Tsipras visits Washington
PoliticsGreek Politicsnot have the spotlight just to himself. Hours after Tsipras set off for the US, where he met... because of health issues. This means that nine hopefuls are set to compete in the November 12 ballot
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Tsipras returns from US with positive sentiment but absence of tangible results
PoliticsForeign Policythere was an agreement to set up a joint team at the Greek Economy Ministry and the US Commerce... revealed during the news conference on Tuesday that Greece is set to agree a 2.4-billion-euro deal
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Will centre-left let go of past to grasp change?
Agora, the effort to set up this unusual vote has been dogged by problems. The traditional bastion... is to guide the new grouping into such a position but to also ensure that it has a message and set
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Hitman's furlough and investment complications pose new problems for Tsipras
PoliticsGreek Politicsto condemn the release of the convicted terrorist Dimitris Koufodinas, who was set loose on a two-day... to attract investment and that he has set up a task force under his stewardship to ensure that major projects
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Broad support in Parliament for handouts amid mixed signals from polls
PoliticsGreek Politicsassessment of what prospects the new centre-left grouping that PASOK chief Fofi Genimmata is set... This would give the alliance in which these two parties are set to take part combined support of 9
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Tusk proposals over refugee quotas puts Athens on alert ahead of EU summit
PoliticsGreek PoliticsTusk is set to propose the scrapping of the quota system that compels member states to accept refugees. Tusk is expected to set a six-month deadline for EU leaders to agree on changes to the European
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Busy January ahead for coalition, which rebuffs accusations over Turkish airmen
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe end of the Christmas and New Year festivities means that political life in Greece is set to return to its normal rhythm, with January promising to be a particularly busy month. The most pressing... when the vote on the omnibus bill is set to take place, but it will have to be well in advance
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Multi-bill on way as Athens aims to complete third review by Jan 22
EconomyProgramme. The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is set to transfer the next loan instalment when its board meets in February. The conclusion of the third review will act as a trigger for the next set
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Lenders wait for prior actions to be completed, Athens expects 4.5-bln tranche
EconomyProgrammefunding needs between February and June, while another 1.5 billion euros will be set aside for paying... that the government wants to set aside, although it is expected that the figure will be within 10
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