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Cost of Living Dominates Greek Politics as Poll Points to Fragmented Parliament
The cost of living still remains a central concern among Greek society.
Tsipras Sets Sights on Victory, Takes Aim at Mitsotakis Over Economy and Predator Scandal
Tsipras presented his economic program as a practical response to the concerns of ordinary households, focusing on energy security, purchasing power and public services.
Under Pressure From His Right, Greece’s Mitsotakis Toughens Tone on Turkey
The location of Mitsotakis’s remarks added to their significance.
Mitsotakis Sidesteps Predator Spyware Question as Greek Surveillance Scandal Remains in the Spotlight
Dilian was convicted at first instance in Greece in proceedings connected to the spyware affair. The case is subject to appeal
Mitsotakis’s €2.2 Billion Package Has a Blind Spot: Greece’s High Cost of Living
The philosophy behind the measures is straightforward.
Mitsotakis Saves Surprise Tax Cuts and Benefits for Thessaloniki Speech
Among the measures under consideration is a further reduction in taxes for farmers through a higher tax-free threshold.
Greece Rejects Outside Pressure on Defense as Tensions With Turkey Rise
“Greece is a peaceful country that poses no threat to anyone,” Mitsotakis said, adding that it “will not accept instructions from anyone”.
Greece Readies €1.5 Billion Economic Package as Mitsotakis Heads to Thessaloniki
Greece’s government is putting the finishing touches on a package of tax cuts, wage measures and targeted financial support that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to unveil at the Thessaloniki International Fair, the country’s most closely watched annual economic-policy event.
Samaras Emerges as the Wild Card in Greece’s Next Election
Samaras, if he enters the race, doesn't need to defeat Mitsotakis.
Mitsotakis Government Adopts Samaras’s Tougher Turkey Rhetoric—Only After the Warning Signs Mount
After years of defending “calm waters” with Turkey as a diplomatic achievement, the government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is adopting a markedly tougher vocabulary—one that increasingly resembles the warnings issued by former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.
French Investor Takes Majority Stake in Greece-Cyprus Power Link, but Key Deal Terms Remain Undisclosed
The agreement was signed Wednesday at the Greek prime minister’s official residence in Athens in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Despite Poll Lead, Greece's Governing Party Faces Questions Over Waning Momentum
While the figures leave New Democracy comfortably ahead, they also indicate that nearly seven out of ten voters are backing other parties, highlighting the limits of the governing party's electoral appeal after years in office.
Parnon Holdings Acquires DBC Corporate Advisory in First Deal Under Giannis Sakkaris
Giannis Sakkaris is the brother of professional tennis player Maria Sakkari, one of Greece's best-known international athletes. Maria Sakkari is engaged to Konstantinos Mitsotakis, the son of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Greek Constitutional Debate Revives Scrutiny of Mitsotakis Over Surveillance Scandal
Mitsotakis opened the debate by accusing PASOK of acting irresponsibly for refusing to support constitutional amendments it had itself argued should be revised.
Erdogan Rebukes Greece Over F-35 Opposition, as Mitsotakis Warns NATO Over Turkey’s Casus Belli
Speaking after the NATO summit in Ankara, Erdogan dismissed objections from both Greece and Israel, insisting that neither country had any say over Turkey’s defense procurement.
Mitsotakis Under Pressure as Poll Reveals Eroding Confidence in Government
The survey by pollster Prorata found, among others, that nearly two-thirds of Greeks believe the country is moving in the wrong direction.
Poll Shows Mitsotakis Under Pressure as Samaras Gains Traction Among Right-Wing Voters
The survey by Metron Analysis, published on Thursday, put Mitsotakis's center-right New Democracy party at 25% in voting intention, up from 22.7% a month earlier.
New Polls Show Greece's Political Landscape Shifting as Tsipras Returns
The biggest gains from the polls were recorded by the Hellenic Social Alliance, or ELAS, the new political formation headed by Mr. Tsipras.
Mitsotakis Bets on Tax Cuts and Income Support Ahead of Next Election
The government's economic team has estimated that it will have roughly €1.15 billion ($1.3 billion) in fiscal space available for next year's measures.
Alexis Tsipras Rules Out Alliances With Greece’s Old Left
Speaking on Alpha TV, Tsipras said the Hellenic Left Alliance was created to fill what he described as a large vacuum in Greece’s political system after years in which Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s center-right government faced no strong opposition.
Greece Presses Ukraine Over Drone Incident During Mitsotakis-Zelensky Meeting
The issue surfaced during a meeting between the two leaders ahead of a European Council summit in Brussels, where they discussed the latest developments in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Greek PM Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Intelligence Service Staffing Overhaul Amid Claims of Building Long-Term State Influence Network
The issue carries particular political weight because EYP reports directly to the prime minister, following a 2019 decision by Mitsotakis to place the intelligence agency under his office shortly after taking power.
Mitsotakis Warns Europe Needs ‘Plan B’ as Middle East Crisis Threatens Global Energy Supplies
Despite his emphasis on European coordination, Mitsotakis reaffirmed his support for strong transatlantic ties, arguing that cooperation between Europe and the United States remains indispensable in an increasingly unstable global environment.
Macron Heads to Greece With Defense Deal and Submarine Proposal on Agenda
While any final contract is unlikely before 2028, officials on both sides see Macron’s visit as decisive in setting the direction of the deal. The current timeline envisages the first submarine entering service in the mid-2030s, with subsequent vessels potentially built entirely in Greek shipyards.
Greece Eyes Autumn Elections as Mitsotakis Rules Out Early Summer Vote
According to information, there is a widespread belief that the administration will not complete its four-year mandate.
Greece’s Mitsotakis Reshuffles Cabinet as EU Prosecutors Expand Farm Subsidy Probe
The Greek government announced a cabinet reshuffle on Friday following new legal case files linked to the OPEKEPE agricultural subsidy organization, in a move widely interpreted as an attempt to contain mounting political pressure and signal a tougher stance on corruption allegations.
Mitsotakis Promises New Measures to Cut Energy Costs for Greek Industry
Mitsotakis had made a similar commitment last October during the annual assembly of Greece’s main business association, when he promised that a package of measures addressing industrial energy costs would be introduced within a few weeks.
Greek PM Mitsotakis Under Fire for Refusing to Comment on Legality of U.S. Action in Venezuela
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has sparked a political storm at home after commenting on developments in Venezuela following a U.S. operation that led to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro.
Mounting Pressure on Mitsotakis as Former Leaders Close In
Once the undisputed leader of the broad anti-SYRIZA camp, Mitsotakis now appears politically isolated.
Greek Farmers Escalate Protests, Reject Talks with Government
The government, meanwhile, has renewed its call for dialogue
Greek PM Invites Protesting Farmers to Talks as Nationwide Roadblocks Persist
112 roadblocks have been set up nationwide, with 28 fully active and dozens more partially disrupting traffic.