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Mitsotakis sets political tone for new term as well as unveiling policies
PoliticsGreek Politicsdesigned to put the main opposition parties in uncomfortable positions. He said that his government
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Government launches new round of legislation with diaspora vote bill
PoliticsGreek Politics16,000 actually cast ballots on June 25. The bill, which is due to be put to public consultation
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Government focusses on cost of living with economy bill, push for lower ferry prices
PoliticsGreek Politicslaw was put to public consultation on Tuesday. It foresees the extension of the Market Pass grocery
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Government fleshes out priorities, SYRIZA sets dates for leadership vote
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAmid a heatwave that has put the government on alert for potential wildfires, and an early blow to its reputation after recently being re-elected, New Democracy is fleshing out its priorities for the new term. Meanwhile, after some deliberation, SYRIZA has arrived at the formula that will lead
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PM takes central role as fires continue to rage
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is trying to put himself front and centre in the government’s response to the ongoing wildfires as questions are being asked again about the level of preparedness for the current fire season and the resources available to the fire service. Mitsotakis returned
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Mitsotakis faces down critics over handling of forest fires
PoliticsGreek Politicsof their allowance of nationwide candidates. A similar argument was put forward by Greek Solution, who accused
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Minister's resignation deflates government after series of missteps
PoliticsGreek Politicsput his government on the defensive. This seems to have wiped out much of the momentum and goodwill
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Government offers free holidays, bigger fines and more hirings in evolving fire response
PoliticsGreek Politicsofficials have been suggesting that many of these blazes were caused by arson, Kikilias did not put
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Government dampens expectations for handouts in PM's speech
PoliticsGreek Politicsprimary surplus target of 0.7 pct of GDP will be put at risk. The point is also made that the budget
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Government tries to mount defence against criticism about wildfires
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Athens on Friday provided his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis with some respite from the pressure being piled on his government by the fallout from devastating wildfires, but the opposition seems determined to put New Democracy on the spot
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