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PM riles SYRIZA with remarks on EU anniversary

Fri, 28 May 2021 07:35:00 GMT

Greece marked on Thursday the 40th anniversary of its accession to what was then the European Economic Community, but remarks made in the presence of EU dignitaries by Prime Minister Kyriakos... for Greece, not a party-political gathering. SYRIZA referred to Mitsotakis’s remarks as “incendiary

Mitsotakis dismisses poll speculation, promises swift housing relief and rural support

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:38:00 GMT

minister’s remarks come amid growing public frustration over the cost of living, housing shortages... rural unrest and the government’s handling of agricultural subsidies. Mitsotakis reiterated his

Newsletter 488 - 12/12/2025

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:55:00 GMT

of democracy. Their remarks suggested that the farmers’ mobilisation is part of a wider narrative... sympathy for rural grievances. Opinion was divided on tactics: 46 percent opposed road blockades, while... agency OPEKEPE, criticising delays and high production costs. At a marathon meeting on Wednesday, rural

Mitsotakis seeks to appease farmers as they sow grievances on streets of Athens

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:51:00 GMT

by an outbreak of sheeppox, the government is keen to shore up support among rural voters ahead... to return the dividends of growth to citizens. The government’s rural charm offensive is clearly.... The remarks have reignited speculation about a possible new political party led by Samaras ahead

Farmers’ protests escalate as political veterans express concerns about democracy

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:19:00 GMT

the depth of rural anger and placed fresh pressure on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s administration.... Samaras’s remarks appeared to be a political signal, reinforcing his image as a dissenter and fuelling..., while opposition parties are eager to amplify rural grievances. For now, the farmers’ mobilisation

Farmers threaten more action after inconclusive meeting as Karystianou courts controversy

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:18:00 GMT

December, reflects deeper strains in Greece’s rural economy. Rising fuel and electricity prices have... become a flashpoint. For Mitsotakis, the timing is delicate. With elections approaching, rural discontent.... For the government, limiting concessions preserves credibility but risks alienating rural voters

Greece seeks better relations with Albania as wariness of Turkey grows

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:05:00 GMT

. These remarks, which are not in line with governmental responsibility, cause great concern.” Some... described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a “sultan.” He also tried to distance himself

Amid signs of split over Tempe probe, government plays down EU prosecutor’s remarks

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:11:00 GMT

The government attempted to put a positive spin on the pointed criticism delivered by European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi during her visit to Athens but Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s administration continues to be dogged by some of the issues ...

Athens looks to Draghi for positive signals on debt relief

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 07:24:00 GMT

purchasing bonds. Thank you.” The timing of Draghi’s remarks could not have been more critical..., according to the Wall Street Journal. “Everybody pretends as if some kind of debt relief would make....” She added: “The government considers the remarks made by Mr Draghi to be helpful. It’s a major

PM’s rivals rally to farmers’ cause as protests continue across country

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:20:00 GMT

of New Democracy’s past, intervened over the weekend with remarks that underscored the political... Samaras, Karamanlis’s remarks nonetheless highlighted internal unease. The interventions of Samaras.... The crisis also highlights broader themes in Greek politics. Rural discontent has long been a potent