https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:06:30 GMT 2026-04-19T15:06:30Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14094 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to appear alongside the head of the Church of Greece, Archbishop Ieronymos, later this week as New Democracy steps up its efforts to repair its relationship with right-wing voters ahead of this summer’s European Parliament elections. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:21:23 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14094 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-04-23T08:21:23Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13309 As the campaign for the SYRIZA leadership elections enters its final week, the five candidates are making their final pitches for the top job, with former Labour Minister Efi Achtsioglou remaining the favourite to win the contest. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:46:04 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13309 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-09-05T09:46:04Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13102 The surprise performance of smaller parties in the May 21 elections has New Democracy worried about the potential for a dilution of the vote in the upcoming re-rerun scheduled in a month’s time. Tue, 30 May 2023 10:18:58 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13102 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-05-30T10:18:58Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11395 Long-running tensions between the government and the Church of Greece threatened to derail Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s charm offensive on vaccination. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:18:23 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11395 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-12-14T13:18:23Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11029 The government is running the gauntlet as it tries to take a more forceful approach towards vaccinations amid a steady rise in coronavirus cases. Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:38:04 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11029 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-07-14T12:38:04Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10443 Crowds in and around churches on the feast of Epiphany on Wednesday have exacerbated fears of a resurgence of coronavirus in Greece as the current lockdown nears its scheduled end date on January 11. Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:36:46 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10443 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-01-07T09:36:46Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10250 The debate over the government’s economic response to the pandemic is expected to reach a crescendo on Tuesday as Parliament approaches its vote on next year’s budget. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:10:46 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10250 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-12-15T11:10:46Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.9848 Turkey’s top court decided on Friday to annul a 1934 law that had made the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul a museum, sparking a flurry of diplomatic activity and likely complication relations between Athens and Ankara. Mon, 13 Jul 2020 06:33:24 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.9848 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-07-13T06:33:24Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.politics.9440 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is preparing to make another televised address regarding the coronavirus as his government lines up more measures aimed at propping up the economy and struggling businesses. Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:27:18 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.politics.9440 Omaira Gill 2020-03-17T12:27:18Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9421 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made his first televised address regarding the coronavirus on Wednesday evening, just hours before the first death from the illness in Greece was confirmed. Thu, 12 Mar 2020 08:41:58 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9421 Omaira Gill 2020-03-12T08:41:58Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.8557 The new Greek Parliament was sworn in on Wednesday as the government prepares to undergo the customary confidence vote before it begins its legislative activity. Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:09:18 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.8557 Nick Malkoutzis 2019-07-17T11:09:18Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.8060 For those looking out for signs of when the next elections might be held, a couple of comments this week by SYRIZA officials fuelled speculation that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will call snap polls in May. Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:01:01 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.8060 Nick Malkoutzis 2019-02-13T12:01:01Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7549 In an unexpected move, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced on Tuesday evening that the government has reached an agreement with the Church of Greece to settle a series of differences between the church and state, some of which date back decades. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:14:03 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7549 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-11-07T12:14:03Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.7517 New research studying the attitudes and beliefs of central and eastern Europeans has found a sharp divide in countries formerly under the Iron Curtain compared to western Europe on a number of social issues. Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:39:14 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.7517 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-10-30T09:39:14Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.6614 The discussion about the Macedonian name issue, which began in earnest in New York this week, is gradually becoming a key factor in the domestic political scene. Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:18:27 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.6614 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-01-19T08:18:27Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.6295 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit Athens on December 7-8, according to reports this week. Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:45:01 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.6295 Nick Malkoutzis 2017-12-01T12:45:01Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.6219 A report by the Pew Research Center, focused on Christian Orthodoxy has shown the deep ties that Greeks feel to the country’s national religion. Tue, 21 Nov 2017 10:52:55 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.6219 Nick Malkoutzis 2017-11-21T10:52:55Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.6065 Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) has released statistics which present an overview of demographics and societal trends in Greece in 2016. Fri, 06 Oct 2017 08:53:11 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.6065 Omaira Gill 2017-10-06T08:53:11Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.5643 A Pew Research Centre survey looking into the religious beliefs of Eastern Europeans has painted a detailed picture of the role and influence the Greek Orthodox Church has in the Greeks’ lives and belief systems. Tue, 16 May 2017 12:10:08 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.5643 Nick Malkoutzis 2017-05-16T12:10:08Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.5570 PASOK appears to be heading for a period of infighting in the coming weeks, while New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has chosen to strengthen his support among the party’s traditional supporters by promising to safeguard the role of the church. Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:47:40 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.5570 Nick Malkoutzis 2017-04-25T13:47:40Z