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OECD sees economy shrinking by 8 to 9.8 pct, depending on whether virus returns
EconomyMacroeconomyoutlook focuses on two equally probable scenarios, one containing a second wave of coronavirus and lockdowns before the end of 2020, and one without a second wave. Under the single-hit scenario, the EU
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More flights land at airports, but tourism expectations remain grounded
PoliticsGreek Politicsat the regional airports as New Democracy approaches one year in power. An opinion poll published... by Aboutpeople to mark one year since New Democracy came to power, the survey indicates that 53.8 pct
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Controversy over media campaign rumbles on as further details emerge
PoliticsGreek Politicsto praise the government and attack the opposition. Meanwhile, leader Alexis Tsipras went one step... during the party’s last term in government. In a private lawsuit, one of the bidders for a broadcast
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Rise in "imported" Covid-19 cases a source of jitters for tourism industry
PoliticsGreek Politicsclearly flouted. At one such event, a local politician was photographed leading the dance... entry point into the country for foreign visitors, are not expected to exceed one third of last year
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Political leaders discuss stance on Turkey, as judicial interference case divides Parliament
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been briefing opposition leaders on the situation with Turkey in a series of one-on-one meetings following his return from the EU summit in Brussels. SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras, who had been calling on Mitsotakis to convene the cross-party council on foreign
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Turkey's Aegean moratorium eases tension as Berlin tries to foster talks
PoliticsForeign Policy-off over the past few days. Ankara’s moratorium on the hydrocarbon exploration is to last for one... this on hold for some time.” The idea of a one-month suspension of activity was first heard on Monday
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Clock ticking on Greek and EU reaction to Turkish activity in East Med
PoliticsForeign Policywas one of the countries blocking a joint statement on Turkey, having been annoyed by Greece’s... was that Greek navy ships would stop the Oruc Reis one way or another. After his comments caused a stir
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School re-opening decisions postponed amid opposition criticism
PoliticsGreek Politics. Touloupaki became one of the key figures in the furore over the Novartis bribery case after New... figures. The prosecutor is quoted as saying to associates that she was becoming “the number one target
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Greeks suspicious of Covid-19 origins but warming to vaccine, polls show
Societywas one of the most effective ways to avoid catching the virus. CLEO’s research also found that 27.6... with a primary education. One third of those surveyed belonged to a vulnerable group. CLEO said
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Mitsotakis seeks to reassure on foreign policy, spending plans
PoliticsGreek Politicsearlier statements to Parliament that the crisis was a global one, but that Greece was well-placed... to answering questions from government-friendly media, while at least one popular news website
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