https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:21:35 GMT 2026-04-17T16:21:35Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15339 A flagship education policy of the New Democracy government is providing fodder for the opposition after the uptake for the first round of non-state university licenses appears to have vastly undershot its promises. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:00:31 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15339 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-08-07T10:00:31Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15242 New Democracy succeeded in limiting the scope of judicial proceedings against politicians in relation to the deadly Tempe rail crash after rival motions by opposition parties to widen the net of prosecutions were voted down. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:33:37 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15242 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-06-19T11:33:37Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15140 Government officials are warning that water bills could go up to fund urgent work on water supply networks, while major projects to meet the capital’s needs look set for delays and further cost increases. Thu, 08 May 2025 09:01:13 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15140 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-05-08T09:01:13Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15080 A new opinion poll suggests that a sizeable part of the Greek population would like to see PASOK cooperate with the parties to its left, but such a prospect continues to look as far off as ever. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:16:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15080 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-04-04T08:16:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14899 The government has agreed to a parliamentary debate on the Tempe train crash following demands for a discussion from opposition parties, which were prompted by the size and range of protests held by citizens across Greece on Sunday. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:12:18 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14899 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-01-28T07:12:18Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14364 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is hoping the coming days will yield some positive news to liven up his annual address at the Thessaloniki International Fair, with what is otherwise expected to be one of the leanest economic packages of his administration. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:52:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14364 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-09-05T11:52:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14295 The publication of the European Commission’s annual Rule of Law report has been welcomed by government officials, who describe it as a validation of the administration’s reforms and a response to its critics at home and abroad. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:51:54 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14295 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-07-25T11:51:54Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14239 Greece’s main political parties are still struggling to process the implications of the EP election results. Two weeks after both failed to deliver on their targets, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to hear the grievances of New Democracy MPs, while SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis appears to have set off another round of bloodletting in the leftist party. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:13:48 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14239 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-06-26T11:13:48Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13861 Issues concerning the rule of law in Greece are back in the spotlight after reports were issued suggesting that the country’s record on corruption is slipping and serious problems continue to plague the local media. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:03:15 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13861 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-02-01T10:03:15Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13033 The official launch of SYRIZA’s election programme was framed by leader Alexis Tsipras as an invitation to like-minded political forces to find common ground for long-term cooperation. Thu, 04 May 2023 10:28:43 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13033 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-05-04T10:28:43Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12482 The surprise announcement of a “Market Pass” for hard-pressed shoppers in the prime minister’s budget statement has attracted strong criticism from the opposition. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:27:00 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12482 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-12-20T13:27:00Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12414 The government has come under renewed pressure regarding the phonetapping affair, as media reports have started pointing to a clear link between the state and the use of Predator, via a unit that was set up at a special National Intelligence Service (EYP) facility, to which police officers were allegedly detached to help run the hacking operation. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 07:31:09 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12414 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-11-21T07:31:09Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12398 If Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was hoping for a quiet weekend following the turbulence of recent surveillance scandal revelations, his aspirations went up in smoke as reports about the use of spyware in Greece continued over the past few days. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:02:04 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12398 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-11-14T13:02:04Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12378 The government is under renewed and intense pressure, perhaps even great enough to put its survival at risk, after new allegations regarding the surveillance scandal that suggest the illegal wiretapping operation was much broader and systematic than had been thought until now. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:11:32 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12378 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-11-07T09:11:32Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12133 The publication of a European Commission report raising the issue of threats to the practice of journalism in Greece on the day that the headquarters of a Greek media group were targeted in an arson attack highlights the troubled relationship between the media and politics in the country. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:24:08 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12133 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-07-14T12:24:08Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12086 The Greek government’s attitude towards civil society and human rights has come under fire from international institutions in recent days, with the official response blaming propaganda and Turkish provocations for the accusations levelled. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:58:25 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12086 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-06-23T09:58:25Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12069 The latest developments in a series of politically charged court cases, and a dispute over the independence of Greece's competition authority, have ignited heated exchanges between the government and the two main opposition parties. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:26:00 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12069 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-06-16T12:26:00Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12015 Pressure is piling on the Greek government to respond to the findings of recent reports which highlight a deterioration in conditions for the domestic media. Under increasing scrutiny by the European Commission, the Mitsotakis administration is now promising greater transparency and protection for journalists. Thu, 26 May 2022 11:31:54 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12015 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-05-26T11:31:54Z 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.11381 SYRIZA attempted on Wednesday to step up the pressure on the government around the Covid crisis, accusing New Democracy of giving up the effort to take on the pandemic. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:37:37 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11381 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-12-08T14:37:37Z