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Newsletter 319 - 03/12/2021
to convince them to get the jab came just a few days after the government announced that over-60s would be banned from entering indoor areas if they had received their second jab more than seven months... has received at least their first jab. During his address on Tuesday, Mitsotakis also pointed out
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IMF comments, blog leave no doubt credible debt relief has to be agreed soon
EconomyProgrammeAlmost two weeks after the publication of its Article IV consultation report on Greece, including its updated debt sustainability analysis, the IMF published on Thursday evening a blog with the Fund’s perspective on dealing with sovereign debt. The article is written by Sean Hagan, general Counsel
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Government attempts to offer reassurance against winter energy shortages
PoliticsGreek Politicshours and more use of natural ventilation and shading. Government departments will be obliged
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What is the bookies' take on the Greek local elections?
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe odds were in favour of Yiannis Moralis at 1.42, followed by Vassilis Michaloliakos at 2.85. Nevertheless, the final outcome of the first round showed a slight lead for Moralis over Michaloliakos
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Bookies see clear win for SYRIZA in EU elections but not in local vote
PoliticsGreek PoliticsYiannis Moralis at 1.25 compared to 3.60 for the current mayor Vassilis Michaloliakos. In the first round, the difference stood at 2 pp with Yiannis Moralis gaining 33.3 percent and Vassilis Michaloliakos
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Opposition amps up criticism over Gaza stance and farming payments scandal
PoliticsGreek Politicstime. SYRIZA spokesman Sokratis Kokkalis accused Rural Development Minister Kostas Tsiaras... government, which, they argue, puts Greece on the wrong side of history. PASOK leader Nikos..., PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis claimed the situation at the agency was a reflection of corruption
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Clarity over fiscal space allows PM to prepare next relief package
PoliticsGreek Politicsapproval ratings of below 50 pct, with Rural Development Minister Kostas Tsiaras, who has been... minister with 29.3 pct, followed by Nikos Androulakis with 9.3, Zoe Konstantopoulou with 9.2, Kyriakos... most popular ministers are led by Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, who has an approval rating of 66.8
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Post Office branch closures spark internal revolt in ND as voter scepticism grows
PoliticsGreek Politics. “The country isn’t a corporation,” said Katsaniotis, echoing concerns that rural communities are being left...’ resignation, while Nikos Panagiotopoulos reminded officials that “we live in a parliamentary democracy.... Party leader Nikos Androulakis proposed the conference take place in the first quarter of 2026
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Newsletter 501 - 03/04/2026
Protection Minister Yiannis Kefalogiannis, Rural Affairs Minister Kostas Tsiaras, Deputy Health... in Parliament. PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis demanded snap elections, arguing that the government now... determined to position the party as a credible contender for power. Nikos Androulakis used his
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High Covid-19 death rate leads to lockdown extension but fails to dampen vaccine scepticism
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat a sizeable chunk of Greek society, particularly young people, are reluctant to get the jab... Vassilis Kikilias assured Greeks on Thursday that the jab would be available in Greece at the same time... of Greeks are prepared to get the jab, but 30 pct are not, with 16 pct of those definitely against
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