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SYRIZA pushes alternative cost-of-living package but govt support still a vote-winner
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe surprise announcement of a “Market Pass” for hard-pressed shoppers in the prime minister’s budget statement has attracted strong criticism from the opposition. New Democracy’s main rival SYRIZA... euros. The inflation adjustment would also be applied to public sector pay, translating
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PM signals April elections as MP at centre of latest sleaze scandal resigns
PoliticsGreek Politicslevy which will increase take-home pay for public sector workers, a minimum wage hike... the proposals being examined are tests on arrivals and a strong recommendation for masks in airports.
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Newsletter 368 - 03/02/2023
a clear programme and a strong candidate list that shows leadership in key policy areas, in the hope... will not pay off for SYRIZA because it shows a disregard for the democratic process on Tsipras’s part
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Lenders confident of being well-placed to overcome global banking sector turbulence
EconomyBankingimproved thanks to a strong deposit base, a trend that was accelerated during the pandemic and continued... their relationship with the markets and most likely will have to pay steeper yields to reassure investors
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SYRIZA sets sights on "progressive coalition" after first ballot
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe strong majority outcome sought by his conservative opponent. Tsipras argued in an interview with Star... of the monthly minimum wage to 880 euros and a return of the “13th pension” and back-pay to pensioners who have
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Parties face up to victory and defeat in preparation for fresh elections
PoliticsGreek PoliticsDemocracy leader also called on supporters not to pay heed to the main opposition parties and their arguments but to focus on securing for the party an outright majority and a strong mandate to govern
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ND doubles down on tax as leaders target weak spots on electoral map
PoliticsGreek Politicsenergy companies to subsidise energy bills and pay for vouchers, amounted to profiteering... communications out of the ND camp suggests that since gaining a strong lead in the polls, the party
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Mitsotakis starts second term, prepares to name cabinet and launch reforms amid far-right rise
PoliticsGreek Politicsincreases from the start of 2024 and a pay rise for many civil servants. The legislation will also bring... a strong position. New Democracy’s share of the vote dipped slightly, from 40.9 to 40.5 pct
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Mitsotakis names extensive cabinet with dose of renewal
PoliticsGreek Politicsto maintain New Democracy’s strong political position. Under former Labour Minister Kostis... that his government wants to implement, including the pension and civil service pay rises
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Early goals set as new cabinet gets to grips with tasks for ND's second term
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor increases to pensions and civil servants’ pay from next year, as well as a 1,000-euro increase... is concerned: Achieving higher growth, improving Greece’s productive model, creating a strong banking
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