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Large rally over name issue ramps up pressure on Tsipras

The Greek government has vowed to continue negotiating with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) despite another large protest on this issue.

Edgy atmosphere ahead of new protest over Macedonia name issue

A frenzied atmosphere is developing ahead of Sunday’s protest over the Macedonia issue as talks between Skopje and Athens continue despite apparent disagreements between the two sides.

Coalition braces for Sunday demo, ponders impact on cooperation

The government is bracing itself for Sunday’s demonstration in Athens over the Macedonia name issue but does not seem to be deterred in its efforts to reach a settlement with Skopje.

Government takes another stab at media regulation among growing scepticism

By: Georgia Nakou

Earlier this month, Greece’s media regulator started the process of examining the bids for private TV broadcast licenses.

Greek parties face fine balance as they discuss name issue

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was due to begin on Friday the process of informing Greek officials of the state of play in the talks with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) aimed at solving the longstanding name dispute between the two countries.

Tsipras and Mitsotakis head in opposite directions over talks with Skopje

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis took completely different paths over the Macedonia name issue on Wednesday in what appears will be a major political battleground between the government and the opposition over the months to come.

Name issue and auction targets make waves in domestic politics

Much of the attention in Greece this week will be on whatever developments emerge from the meeting between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) counterpart Zoran Zaev on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Tsipras tries to secure church's support in Macedonia name talks

The discussion about the Macedonian name issue, which began in earnest in New York this week, is gradually becoming a key factor in the domestic political scene.

Athens gears up for name talks as coalition and opposition try to define their positions

Momentum is building towards a new round of negotiations between Athens and Skopje, mediated by United Nations envoy Matthew Nimetz, amid much political discussion about the matter in Greece.

Budget passed but coalition handouts draw attention

The 2018 budget was approved by Parliament with no problems for the government, although it appears that the coalition may have some explaining to do to the institutions over the package of handouts announced over the last few days.