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ND focusses on economic goals in run-up to budget vote

Away from the diplomatic tension with Turkey, the 2020 budget and other economic issues are top of the government’s agenda this week.

Eyeing domestic gains, Tsipras pursues closer ties with Europe's social democrats

Alexis Tsipras appears to be stepping up his efforts to anchor SYRIZA, which until recently boasted a radical leftist identity, within the group of European social democratic parties and, in the process, complete the transformation of his image from firebrand to mainstream politician.

Tsipras reaches settlement with church, aiming to subdue critics

In an unexpected move, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced on Tuesday evening that the government has reached an agreement with the Church of Greece to settle a series of differences between the church and state, some of which date back decades.

Coalition's role in freight terminal contract, public broadcaster under attack

The government came under attack on multiple fronts towards the end of this week as the opposition steps up its attempt to inflict damage on the coalition.

SYRIZA eyes gains from case developing against ex-defence minister

The developing legal case against former PASOK minister Yiannos Papantoniou, who was remanded in custody on Tuesday, could have a significant impact on Greek politics ahead of the next elections.

Parties take another look at granting vote to Greek expats

By: Georgia Nakou

The Greek government has started consultation on changing voting procedures to enable Greeks abroad to vote remotely in national elections.

Coalition's feud with shipowner shows no sign of de-escalation

The row between the government and shipowner Vangelis Marinakis shows no sign of de-escalating, with the coalition trying to implicate New Democracy in the confrontation.

Tsipras eyes common ground with centre-left over revision of constitution

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has declared his willingness to discuss a revision of Greece’s constitution following a proposal by centre-left leader Fofi Gennimata, rekindling speculation about SYRIZA and social democratic grouping Movement for Change cooperating in a more formal manner in the future.

New centre-left party keeps political options open at inaugural congress

The centre-left grouping Movement for Change held its inaugural congress over the weekend, which coincided with an apparent worsening of relations between governing partners SYRIZA and Independent Greeks, all of which has fuelled speculation about future political developments in Greece.

PM sparks speculation with Theodorakis talks as centre-left gears up for congress

In a move that caused a stir within Greece’s centre-left, To Potami leader Stavros Theodorakis met with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday afternoon.