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Latest Tempe report kicks off political storm as government claims vindication
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the victims’ families have also taken issue with the report. Maria Karystianou, who has become a figurehead... conclusions in the official reports has allowed the government to manage the information to its... parliamentary inquiries. Polls The latest polling confirms that New Democracy has recovered its footing slightly
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ND looks to preserve recent poll gains as Tempe issue returns to centre stage
PoliticsGreek Politics, ND has gained politically from trying to portray its opponents as attempting to exploit the Tempe issue. At the same time, the government has tried to douse speculation of a cover-up..., support for New Democracy has increased by almost 2 points since the beginning of April. ND’s numbers
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Government under fire for failing to block Turkey from EU arms programme
PoliticsGreek PoliticsEvangelos Apostolakis. Apostolakis claimed that the government has given the impression through its... for up to 35 percent of European defence spending under certain conditions. The government has attempted... route the PM has allowed Turkey to get the upper hand. OPEKEPE axed On the domestic front
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Finance Ministry seeks solutions to address growing housing problem
EconomyAfter months of taking a beating due to the Tempe crash, the Greek government has launched... and has modestly loosened the purse strings with a couple of voter friendly handouts. The latest... on Greek society. Housing affordability has become a major challenges for the Greek government as certain
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SYRIZA attempts latest restart as parties gear up for next Tempe showdown
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe leadership election. Former SYRIZA leader, Alexis Tsipras, who has been the subject of much...-turned-politician, his removal from the party’s helm has failed to revive the leftists’ fortune. In fact, SYRIZA’s weak support has been dwindling since Famellos, a party veteran, took over
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Parties square up for latest Tempe inquiry with ND expected to easily dominate proceedings
PoliticsGreek Politicsaltogether. The opposition has condemned New Democracy’s approach to previous inquiries on Tempe... has damaged its credibility with the public; however, it has also minimised the cost in terms of political scalps, has allowed them to maintain a degree of control over the narrative and has saved
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Migration opens new front for government after Libya snub
PoliticsGreek PoliticsLibya stem the flows to ease pressure on the island of Crete, which has seen a steep increase... and closing off routes to legalisation. The government in Athens has reacted to the diplomatic incident by signalling a tougher stance on migration; however, the opposition has been quick to attack
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Newsletter 472 - 25/07/2025
, the Greek government has intensified efforts to tackle two of its most vulnerable areas - foreign policy..., but they appear increasingly determined to reclaim the narrative. New Democracy has come under... agreement with Egypt, asserting it is invalid under international law. Greece has dismissed
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PM's strategic bet on Israel meets domestic blowback over Gaza
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThere has been growing public and political pushback against the Greek government's position... in an awkward position given that he has been cultivating Greece's relationship with Israeli PM... has pursued a deepening strategic alliance with Israel, framing it as a cornerstone of Greece’s
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Sale of defence manufacturer stokes opposition criticism amid bid to bolster regional ties
PoliticsGreek Politicsgroup has stirred up controversy among opposition parties alarmed by the Mitsotakis administration’s... Industry) to SK Group, a privately held Israeli defence and security technology group. SK Group has... to single digits at its production facility in Thessaloniki, while the company has been slated for sale
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