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PM’s rivals rally to farmers’ cause as protests continue across country The confrontation between Greece’s government and protesting farmers has become the dominant theme of the domestic political agenda, exposing cracks within the ruling party and offering fertile ground for opposition manoeuvring.
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Mitsotakis showcases justice reforms as opposition raises concerns over spyware case Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, whose government has repeatedly been accused of compromising the rule of law, has mounted a defence of his government’s record on justice reform, arguing that the system that is becoming faster, fairer and more credible.
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Tsipras takes stage for launch of book and would-be political manifesto Alexis Tsipras stepped onto the stage at the Pallas Theatre in central Athens on Wednesday night ostensibly to present his new book, Ithaki, but the atmosphere, the crowd, and above all the content of his speech transformed the event into a declaration of political intent.
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Farmers dig in as clashes and political tension escalate Greece’s farmers have turned simmering frustration into a full‑blown confrontation with the government, blocking highways, clashing with police and demanding immediate payment of subsidies and compensation.
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Time running out for government action out as water crisis deepens The Greek government is confronting a mounting water crisis that has pushed Attica to the brink of emergency status and forced ministers to admit that “difficult decisions” can no longer be delayed.
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Government pins hopes on payments, OPEKEPE shake-up to stem farmers’ protests Government ministers say they are confident overdue payments will hit farmers’ bank accounts in time to call off disruptive protests planned for the coming week, while they hope to have the payments system tidied up by the end of the year.
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PM highlights latest stage of relief rollout as government seeks to improve mood The government is hoping that the gradual rollout of the relief package announce by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) in September will become a focal point of the political debate in Greece as farmers prepare nationwide protests against the centre-right administration.
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OPEKEPE inquiry sparks new political clash as despondent public looks on The parliamentary inquiry into the OPEKEPE farming subsidy scandal has been thrown into turmoil, with the government being accused by the opposition of ensuring that a key witness Giorgos Xylouris – a Cretan farmer and former New Democracy member nicknamed “Frappé” - will not testify.
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PM focusses on long game as opposition faces crucial period Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is aiming to play a long game ahead of the next elections and is trying to keep New Democracy MPs on the same page despite their obvious disappointment about the centre-right party’s lacklustre opinion poll numbers.
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New Democracy losing grip on regions as farmers’ protests highlight rural frustration Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis experienced first-hand the frustration of local farmers on an eventful visit to northeastern Greece on Tuesday, as the latest poll shows support for New Democracy plummeting in the regions.