https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:57:43 GMT 2026-04-14T08:57:43Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.features.16100 The war in Iran has entered its second month, precipitating what the International Energy Agency (IEA) describes as the “largest supply disruption in the history of global oil markets”. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:49:54 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.features.16100 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-06T07:49:54Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16088 The political temperature rose sharply in the aftermath of PASOK’s congress, with New Democracy launching a coordinated counter‑offensive aimed at undermining the party’s renewed sense of unity and ambition. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:50:56 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16088 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-31T09:50:56Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16083 As the conflict in Iran shows no sign of easing, and with damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East estimated to have reduced production capacity by roughly 30–40 percent - repairs that could take years to complete - it is becoming evident that the world will face unsettled energy markets and volatile prices for some time, even in the more benign scenario of a swift end to the war. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:22:46 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16083 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-30T07:22:46Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16068 The government moved on two fronts on Monday, announcing a 300-million-euro package of targeted support measures while simultaneously approving a 5-billion-euro defence programme designed to strengthen Greece’s deterrent posture amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:16:05 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16068 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-24T08:16:05Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16065 New Democracy enters this new phase of the Middle East crisis with a solid polling advantage but a visibly unsettled electorate. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:03:08 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16065 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-23T08:03:08Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16055 The government in Athens has categorically rejected through the most senior channels the possibility of a military deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, echoing the common response of European leaders to calls from US President Donald Trump. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:41:51 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16055 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-18T10:41:51Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16041 Against a backdrop of concern about energy price hikes fanned by the Iran conflict, the government has been focussing on its strategic vision for the sector, ratifying a set of agreements for offshore hydrocarbon exploration and launching a new initiative on nuclear power. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:57:26 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16041 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-12T09:57:26Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15566 In a wide-ranging interview with public broadcaster ERTnews on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sought to reassert control over the political narrative, dismissing speculation about early elections and doubling down on his government’s reform agenda. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:38:36 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15566 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-11-18T07:38:36Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15556 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to respond in Parliament this Friday to opposition questions about the measures the government is taking to tackle inflation, which remains a top concern for voters. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:33:52 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15556 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-11-14T07:33:52Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15484 PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has launched a fresh campaign to showcase government initiatives on the cost of living and quality of public services, against a backdrop of protests from key sectors. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:53:14 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15484 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-10-16T10:53:14Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15444 After his six-day trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis returns to the more mundane task of domestic politics this Tuesday, knowing that his party has failed to make any significant progress in the opinion polls following the recent announcement of a major tax-cut package. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:10:20 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15444 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-30T07:10:20Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.15442 The Greek government’s efforts to shift the narrative and change its political fortunes are crashing against the realities on the ground as reflected in the frequent data releases from Eurostat and ELSTAT. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:13:02 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.15442 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-29T08:13:02Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.15429 The housing crisis is a central issue for the Greek public and the country’s political discourse, with the government attempting to address the challenges faced by young Greeks by allocating the lion’s share of its latest tax relief package to those under the age of 30 and families with two children or more children. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:35:09 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.15429 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-24T11:35:09Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15407 Ahead of the PM’s recent keynote speech and extensive press conference at the Thessaloniki International Fair, ELSTAT released the latest set of GDP data for Q2, where the Greek economy’s annual growth slightly moderated to 1.7 pct year-on-year (YoY), from a 2.1 pct YoY rise in Q1. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:22:59 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15407 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-15T08:22:59Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15397 Opposition parties have set to the task of picking apart the government’s Thessaloniki International Fair package, which PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis described as the biggest tax reform in recent history. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:55:20 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15397 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-10T10:55:20Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15376 Greece’s housing crisis has emerged as one of the key issues that the government has to address as part of its effort to tackle structural problems and boost its chances of winning a third term in office. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:35:36 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15376 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-02T08:35:36Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15362 Greek politics is back from its summer break and attention is turning to the contents of the relief package that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to announce at the Thessaloniki International Fair on September 6. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:52:52 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15362 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-08-26T07:52:52Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15350 Greek politics is set to resume its normal rhythm again after the peak of the summer holidays over the weekend, and the government’s focus is on winning back support so it can pave a way to a victory in the next general elections, due to be held in less than two years. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:10:17 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15350 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-08-18T08:10:17Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15345 A few days before Greece emerges from the political lull of August, the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) is rapidly becoming the focal point of a high-stakes autumn. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to unveil a sweeping relief package aimed at easing the cost-of-living crisis, which has proved a source of concern and frustration for voters throughout the last few years. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:32:36 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15345 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-08-11T07:32:36Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15309 Amid the onslaught of damaging revelations about farm payments fraud, ministers have seized on voter-pleasing topics to try and reverse the negative climate emerging from polls, announcing new limits on bank charges while doubling down on anti-migrant rhetoric. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:24:21 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15309 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-07-23T10:24:21Z