https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:08:31 GMT 2026-04-03T20:08:31Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12294 A scientific paper on Covid mortality in Greece’s hospitals has prompted a fresh round of questioning of the government’s claims of success in handling the pandemic, as well as allegations of concealment over access to official statistics. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:57:58 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12294 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-09-29T09:57:58Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12182 The government’s confidence in its handling of Covid-19 over the summer is being challenged by the high death toll recorded in July, and the expectation of a new wave in the autumn. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:27:48 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12182 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-08-04T11:27:48Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12103 Health Minister Thanos Plevris has dismissed the prospect of a return of Covid-19 measures after a rapid rise in infections and hospitalisations in recent weeks put Greece on course for a sixth wave of the pandemic. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:55:24 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12103 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-06-30T10:55:24Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11997 Greece’s first climate law made its way to Parliament this week, with only minor changes in light of public consultation and the unfolding energy crisis. The legislation was tabled on the same day that the European Commission presented its REPowerEU package aimed at cutting dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Thu, 19 May 2022 10:57:43 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11997 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-05-19T10:57:43Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11940 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been pinning his hopes on a pre-Easter minimum wage rise to boost the fortunes of his party which is being blamed for skyrocketing energy bills and high prices. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:28:00 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11940 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-04-21T09:28:00Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11926 The government trailed on Wednesday a new relaxation of Covid restrictions but a new opinion poll suggests the pandemic has slipped down the list of voters’ priorities and that, ahead of elections next year, New Democracy’s fate could be decided by the cost-of-living crisis. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:36:40 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11926 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-04-13T15:36:40Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11829 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to make a televised address on Wednesday to unveil his government’s latest attempt at combatting the cost-of-living crisis, but SYRIZA is trying to push the issue of Covid-related deaths back up the political agenda. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:24:04 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11829 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-03-16T14:24:04Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11822 Details are emerging of the government’s plans for further economic support measures to cushion the effects of the war in Ukraine on inflation. With the cost set to balloon over the coming weeks, the stance adopted by the EU will be crucial in determining how far the Finance Ministry can go to counterbalance cost-of-living rises. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:02:27 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11822 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-03-15T11:02:27Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11755 Worsening inflation date on the one hand and ebbing polling figures on the other are creating divergent challenges for Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s government, which is finding it increasingly difficult to maintain consistency in its messaging. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:37:26 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11755 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-02-17T12:37:26Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11740 The government in Athens is hoping that easing Covid restrictions in the coming weeks will give it a good news story to compensate for the continuing headache of cost-of-living increases and the narrowing spending path. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:20:43 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11740 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-02-10T11:20:43Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11630 SYRIZA appears to believe that the wave of inflation being felt by Greek consumers since late last year, along with the ongoing complications from the pandemic, are having a damaging effect on the centre-right government. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:07:33 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11630 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-01-19T12:07:33Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11628 On the day when fines kicked in for unvaccinated citizens over the age of 60, the government has been hailing the success of the mandate in increasing vaccination rates. Continuing high death rates and record hospitalisations from Covid-19, however, make it unlikely that restrictions will be lifted in the coming week. Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:01:21 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11628 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-01-18T12:01:21Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11625 The government is trying to tread a fine line between fiscal prudence and cushioning the impact of the pandemic and inflation as it tweaks its economic policy in 2022. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:26:00 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11625 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-01-17T11:26:00Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11620 The government appears to be focussing most of its efforts on addressing the impact of inflation, and therefore minimising any political impact it might have, as it believes that the threat from the pandemic is waning. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:27:02 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11620 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-01-14T09:27:02Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11617 Persistently high infection rates and a rapid increase in daily hospitalisations from Covid has led the government’s expert committee to advise against lifting restrictions on dining and entertainment too soon. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:51:14 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11617 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-01-13T11:51:14Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11614 The twin pressures from inflation and Omicron look set to enter new levels in the coming days, leading the government to trail new economic support measures, as well as adjustments to the mix of Covid rules. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:07:08 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11614 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-01-11T12:07:08Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11612 The start of the new school term dominated the political agenda on Monday as the government hopes that pupils returning to classes will not trigger a new spike of Covid infections, which the opposition will pounce upon as the latest example of New Democracy mishandling the pandemic. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:24:02 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11612 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-01-10T12:24:02Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11609 The government attempted on Friday to address one of its major policy concerns at the start of 2022, offering broader subsidies for rising energy bills in the hope that it will not suffer politically from the impact inflation is having on Greek households. Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:04:03 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11609 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-01-07T12:04:03Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11598 The new year begins much like the previous one in political terms as Covid is again the dominant issue that the government has to address over the coming weeks. Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:11:44 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11598 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-01-03T11:11:44Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11594 New Covid restrictions combined with the continuing energy crisis are forcing the government to prepare a new round of support measures for businesses and households in the new year, which may well extend beyond the provisions made in the budget. Thu, 30 Dec 2021 09:58:46 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11594 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-12-30T09:58:46Z