Politics

Amid an atmosphere of blame, recrimination and suspicion that the government isn’t being honest with its citizens, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces his biggest challenge since taking office in 2019. Given public concerns over the administration’s commitment to democracy and legal freedoms, his reaction to the protests is being watched closely. According to opinion polls, the vast majority of Greeks believe the government is attempting to cover up what really happened, and who was really to blame, when a freight train and a passenger train packed with students crashed head-on just before midnight on Feb. 28, 2023. There is speculation ― neither proved nor entirely disproven ― that highly flammable chemicals were being transported. It doesn’t help that two years on, a trial has ye...

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis talked with OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman during an event on the company’s cooperation with the Greek government, focused on the theme “AI in Schools.”Mitsotakis: AI can radically change education and benefit studentsSpeaking about the opportunities AI can bring, Mitsotakis said, “We see some applications of artificial intelligence that are of particular interest to us. The health sector, where the opportunities are truly immense. Education, of course, which we are discussing today through an excellent initiative to integrate AI into our schools. And a third pillar is creating a dynamic ecosystem of startups.”He added that Greece, after a difficult period, is now able to support many startups working in AI both inside and outside the country. “T...

Greece’s road to economic recovery and digital transformation continues to be a complex balancing act.Speaking at a session hosted by the Hellenic Observatory and the Hellenic Bankers Association (UK) at the Sheikh Zayed Theatre at the London School of Economics in London, Greek Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis compared national progress to the game of Tetris: “The most political game in history is Tetris… Successes evaporate, mistakes accumulate.”The minister framed the discussion around Greece’s institutional reforms, economic recovery, and social challenges.Responding to concerns about the high levels of subjective poverty highlighted in a recent EU survey, Pierrakakis stressed both progress and ongoing hurdles:“There are still challenges to be met, citizens to be supported, businesses to ...

Deputy Foreign Minister Mehmet Kemal Bozay and his Greek counterpart Alexandra Papadopoulou met Thursday in Ankara as part of an ongoing political dialogue process. The Foreign Ministry released a joint statement following the fourth round of the political dialogue meetings between the deputy foreign ministers. According to the statement, the two officials discussed various aspects of bilateral relations, and evaluated developments in bilateral ties since the last meeting, as part of preparations for the upcoming 6th High-Level Cooperation Council planned to be held in Türkiye. Bozay and Papadopoulou also exchanged views on current regional and international issues. The meeting was held in a positive atmosphere, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening co...

In a recent interview former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras – who was expelled from New Democracy a year ago – took a swing at the government, and many are asking not if, but when he will form a new party. Tom Ellis, the editor in chief of Kathimerini’s English edition, joins Thanos Davelis as we explore what this could mean for Greece’s ruling party and Greek politics.  Source link

Published on 21/10/2025 - 17:44 GMT+2 Greece's conservative government has proposed banning protests at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens, triggering an outcry from the opposition. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' government on Tuesday submitted an amendment to the law governing the care of the monument, resulting in a fiery parliamentary debate. Four opposition parties lodged objections, saying that the amendment is unconstitutional and curbs citizens' right to free expression and protest. Greece's left-wing Syriza party called for a protest on Tuesday evening. The monument — a cenotaph in honour of those who have died fighting for Greece — is a popular tourist stop for visitors wanting to see the hourly changing of the presidential guard. I...

Reports suggest a deputy government minister requested a subsidy be paid to a deceased individual. Credit: Public Domain The farm scandal in Greece, involving allegations of widespread illegal agricultural subsidies, continues to unfold, revealing a complex web of fraudulent activity and raising serious questions as to political integrity. Revelations by former Minister of Digital Governance Christos Boukoros regarding a blatant scheme at Lake Karla in Central Greece have intensified calls for a thorough investigation, with opposition parties directly implicating the Prime Minister’s office. Farm fraud at Lake Karla Christos Boukoros, who recently resigned, revealed that he had urgently alerted then-Minister of Rural Development Spilios Livanos in a letter on July 6, 2021 about significant...

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to visit Elefsina today, where he will meet with citizens at noon, as part of a renewed effort to reconnect with local communities amid growing discontent from the country’s agricultural sector.The visit comes shortly after the Prime Minister’s controversial departure from Alexandroupolis Airport, where protesting farmers had gathered. Opposition parties and local demonstrators accused him of being “escorted out via a dirt road” to avoid confrontation.Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis dismissed those claims as “nonsense,” clarifying that Mitsotakis left through a designated security exit after protesters refused to send a delegation to meet him, citing their ongoing rally in Athens.Pressure Mounts Over Delayed Farm SubsidiesThe government...

As the world faces unprecedented tumult and disruption, some European countries are beefing up defense to meet the challenge. Greece is one of them. Aircraft perform during INIOCHOS 2025 Air Force Drill, Greece’s largest multinational air exercise, held at Andravida Air Base in Elis, Greece, on April 7, 2025. © Getty Images ×In a nutshell Post-crisis Greece is investing heavily in defense, eying regional leadership Energy, migration and territory disputes strain Greece-Turkey dynamics Achilles’ Shield and EU cooperation mark a new defense era for Athens For comprehensive insights, tune into our AI-powered podcast here It is impossible to appreciate current Greek politics without having a clear picture of what happened to the country following the 2008 global financia...

A criminal investigation has been launched against Greek far-right MEP and party leader Afroditi Latinopoulou over allegations that the party’s founding declaration contains forged signatures.Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis confirmed in a written statement to Parliament that a prosecutor is reviewing the authenticity of signatures on documents submitted for the establishment of Latinopoulou’s party: “Voice of Reason” (Foni tis Logikis).According to Floridis, a case file was opened in January 2025 and remains under review by the competent prosecutor. The Supreme Court has forwarded the party’s declaration and related documents to the Interior Ministry, which oversees electoral and political party procedures in Greece.The investigation centers on allegations that fake signatures were used ...