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Mitsotakis appeals to centre-ground voters in bid to score decisive victory
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat the gap has been narrowing over the past few weeks and there is a sense that the opposition party... the two parties as being similar, or keep equal distances from them. “I do not understand the tactic... this government has done? How can a progressive citizen say that Tsipras and Mitsotakis are the same thing
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Banks tout ambitious NPE plans to return to European mainstream
EconomyBankingHercules Asset Protection Scheme has run it course this year, the ratio of bad loans will be reduced... their NPE ratios down to single-digits by the end of 2022. On the whole, the banks’ performance has been... has risen 19.4 percent in that period. Piraeus is the exception, with its share price halving since
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Athens responds to Erdogan's accusations as Mitsotakis readies UN address
PoliticsForeign Policyand the Aegean. “Whoever tries to conduct shows of force in the area is not equal and has... with Turkey. Ahead of his visit to New York and his speech at the UNGA he said that “I will be very..., and comes here to accuse Greece of crimes against humanity, when in fact it is using false data that has
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Athens assesses new Turkish government, potential impact on imminent drive for fresh talks
PoliticsForeign Policy. Yasar Guler, who until recently was the head of the Turkish Armed Forces has never had any contact... diplomatic advisor and now head of the MIT has been in direct contact with Greek PM’s diplomatic advisors... abandon its policies. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, vying for a second term as Greek PM, has repeatedly said
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PASOK edges into second place as leadership contest takes shape
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat it has overtaken SYRIZA to become the main opposition to New Democracy, which has seen its support... of the result has let Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his government off the hook after New Democracy... Democracy officials crying, we saw senior PASOK figures crying,” he said. “I called a leadership
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Mitsotakis refreshes Israel ties ahead of resuming work on GSI cable
PoliticsForeign Policyis planning its maritime spatial planning, which has been long-awaited by the European Union. Both... as vital for Cyprus’ energy security, and it has the support and funding of the EU. In his public... interest for stability in the region.” Athens has clarified that the research and laying
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Greek banks in intensive care: What lies ahead?
AgoraAmong the measures the Greek government has committed to legislate by July 22, according... to equity The most critical and sensitive measure is that of the bail-in, which was introduced.... This means that equity has to absorb losses in full. After shares, losses are evenly imposed
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PM sees 'new Greece' rising from Hellinikon rubble, pledges more aid for struggling firms
PoliticsGreek Politicson the site. However, New Democracy has also encountered obstacles in getting the project off... days in office. Instead, it has taken a year before he could pay a visit to the site in southern... that the government has done little to remove the bureaucratic hurdles, clarify whether the state or the investor
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In survival bid, coalition seeks to ease taxpayer burden, secure early bailout exit
PoliticsGreek Politicscandidate. The measures tabled on Thursday are part of a “roadmap” the coalition has constructed in its... as an emergency measure in 2011 - was due to expire at the end of this year. The amendment drawn up... of winning back some of the support it has lost in recent months. It is doubtful, though
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Coalition lines up draft legislation with aim of shifting debate and mood
PoliticsGreek Politicschange the main topic of discussion domestically, which has recently been about the measures needed... will be on the Eurogroup Working Group meeting, which will decide whether Greece has done enough... Democracy a large lead over SYRIZA (25.4 vs 17.9 percent), underlining how far public opinion has turned
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