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Parties gear up for clash over escalating migration challenge

In his first parliamentary question time as prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to be probed on Friday about the migration issue, which is fast becoming a burning political matter for his government.

Mitsotakis brushes off latest strike, opposition sides with protesters

The government shrugged off Wednesday’s strike – the second in as many weeks – as the action of a small group of unionists rather than a larger protest against its proposed labour reforms.

SYRIZA targets broader appeal as ND focuses on next bills

SYRIZA has taken the next step in its gradual evolution following its 4.5 years in power and the hefty election defeat it suffered in July.

ND promotes positive narrative abroad, away from inquiry clash at home

While the domestic political agenda continues to be debated by the tug-of-war over the Novartis affair, the government continues to try to promote abroad a narrative based on progress and renewal.

Buoyed by strong ratings, Mitsotakis opts for caution on Novartis probe

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has ruled out the possibility of New Democracy instigating a preliminary investigation into SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras over the Novartis affair, suggesting that the current premier sees no political benefit from such a move at a time that his party seems to have strong public support.

Tsipras puts first broad brushstrokes to SYRIZA's picture in opposition

SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras attempted to set the tone for his party in opposition when he appeared at the Thessaloniki Expo over the weekend, ahead of internal meetings aimed at shaping the future of the left-wing grouping.

Is Greece facing a new migration crisis?

By: Georgia Nakou

On August 30, a flotilla of 13 inflatable boats carrying 547 migrants arrived on a beach on the north coast of the island of Lesvos. Photos showing rows of beached dinghies and lifejackets triggered memories of the height of the migrant crisis in 2015/2016, and sparked media headlines warning of new dangers.

ND unveils development bill it sees as catalyst for growth

The government has unveiled its development bill, which New Democracy hopes will act as a catalyst for greater investment in Greece, accelerating the growth rate and delivering the improved economic results Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised.

Tax cuts spearhead Mitsotakis's message in Thessaloniki

Claiming that Greece is “turning a page” and that the positive impact from the change in government is already visible, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a range of tax cuts at the Thessaloniki Expo on Saturday and insisted that New Democracy will take the steps needed to boost investment and growth.

Mitsotakis buoyed by poll ratings, boost to growth narrative

Kyriakos Mitsotakis heads to the Thessaloniki Expo this weekend with a spring in his step after his growth narrative, which will play a key role in his speech on Saturday, was seemingly given a thumbs-up from voters as well as words of encouragement from two key figures.