03.01.2019
Editorial: Preconditions
Minority governments can function effectively in countries in which there is a climate of consensus and in which political culture is not betrayed by divisive rhetoric.
English Edition
02.01.2019
Alternate Health Minister engages in judicial meddling, again
Polakis latest Facebook post has been roundly criticised by opposition parties for trampling on the separation of powers and for essentially doing the dirty work on behalf of the PM.
02.01.2019
Tsipras giving handouts from non-existent horn of plenty FAZ reports
'Even the dread ENFIA real estate tax will be reduced [slightly] and there will be a hike in the minimum wage, which is now 586 euros gross monthly'
02.01.2019
Tsipras, Zaev rally forces to pass Prespa Accord
There are concerns in Greece that MPs who have declared their support may switch at the last moment, so as to ensure their political survival in the general election.
31.12.2018
Ex-PM Simitis debunks SYRIZA success story, upbeat on EU’s future
The former premier stressed the need for a common European policy that suits the contemporary transcendence of borders and that will reflect the needs and particularities of European nations.
31.12.2018
Tsipras: Prespa accord ratification by March, general election in October
The PM says he is mulling over which Sunday in October he might hold the general election. “I am looking for a date in October,” he said, thus indicating that he intends to serve out his whole term.
31.12.2018
Archbishop of Cyprus: Ankara wants to control entire island, solution unlikely
Chrysostomos said that although Ankara says it wants a federation [which countless UN resolutions call for], in fact it wants the worst form of confederation.
31.12.2018
Heroic migrant fishermen of Mati receive Greek citizenship
'It is the least indication of gratitude and honour toward these people from the Greek state, as they are an example to be emulated due to their self-sacrifice and their contribution to society,' said Interior Minister Alexis Haritsis.
30.12.2018
Editorial: Challenges
In the economy, careful steps and even more so prudence are needed, especially since the international environment of late has been especially unstable.
29.12.2018
Grappling with the university entrance exams system
The focus on rote learning is the greatest disadvantage of the current admissions system. However, it also has one major advantage – its unimpeachablity.
27.12.2018
Turkish-Cypriot ‘foreign minister’ says time not ripe for settlement talks
Özersay criticised Lute for not referring to a “common vision” and for pushing an agreement on the basis and the agenda for talks by the end of the year.
27.12.2018
Two injured when improvised explosive device goes off outside Church of Saint Dionysios
The general secretary of Greek Police Special Guards, Stratos Mavroidakos, said that initial reports indicated that the face and hands of the policemen were injured.
26.12.2018
Foreign envoys, investors seek political, economic stability in 2019 election year
Though foreign embassies rarely involve themselves publicly in domestic affairs, it is clear that SYRIZA has many reasons to be pleased by their treatment of the government.
26.12.2018
Turkey, Israel war of words continues as Ankara says Cyprus occupation a ‘peace mission’
Athens views Ankara’s increasingly hostile stance toward Cyprus, Greece, and Israel as an expression of Ankara deep consternation over the rapidly developing military, strategic alliance between those three countries.
24.12.2018
Bulgaria rejects name ‘North Macedonia’, says there is no ‘Macedonian language’
“As President of Bulgaria, I do not agree with the name ‘Northern Macedonia’. There is no such country. That name cannot be adopted. We cannot accept that there is a ‘Macedonian language’," said Rumen Radev.
24.12.2018
Editorial: Raising the bar
The SYRIZA-Independent Greeks coalition is rushing to make citizens believe that the country is returning to normalcy and that due to its goodness it is handing out money and hiring pledges right and left.
20.12.2018
Bank of Greece report outlines ten crucial reform areas to exit crisis, spur real recovery
'The excessive reliance of fiscal consolidation on taxation creates disincentives for work and investment, while also leading to a growing informal economy,' the Interim Report on Monetary Policy states.
20.12.2018
Editorial: Open secret
Because the government finds itself in a sticky wicket, there is little political time left and the suffocating political conditions appear to be bringing the time of election nearer.
