Greek politics

Athens to Name Street in Honour of Late Prime Minister Costas Simitis

Athens will honour the late former Prime Minister Costas Simitis by naming a street after him, Mayor Haris Doukas announced…

16 January 2025

Greece Nominates Parliament Speaker Constantine Tassoulas as Next President

Greece’s conservative government has nominated Parliament Speaker Constantine Tassoulas as the country’s next president. Tassoulas, a strong advocate for the…

16 January 2025

Greek Parliament Suspends State Funding for Spartiates Party

The Greek Parliament has voted to suspend state funding for the Spartiates party, citing its ties to jailed far-right figure…

16 January 2025

Sakellaropoulou Responds to Mitsotakis' Proposal for Tasoulas as New President

Outgoing President Katerina Sakellaropoulou expressed gratitude following Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' proposal of Konstantinos Tasoulas as the next President of…

15 January 2025

Prime Minister Mitsotakis Nominates Kostas Tasoulas for President of the Republic

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has nominated Kostas Tasoulas as Greece’s next President of the Republic. The nomination will undergo a…

15 January 2025

PM Mitsotakis to Deliver Address to Greek Citizens, Meeting with President Postponed

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to address the Greek public on Wednesday at 11:00 AM, delivering a key message…

15 January 2025

Mitsotakis to Announce Presidential Candidate in Upcoming Meeting with Sakellaropoulou

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet with President Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Wednesday for their regular monthly briefing, with expectations that…

15 January 2025

Greek Presidential Election: Potential Candidates and Political Dynamics

Greece's presidential election is shaping up with key contenders, including Kostas Tasoulas and Evangelos Venizelos, emerging as frontrunners. SYRIZA has…

14 January 2025

Stefanos Kasselakis to Stand Trial Over Alleged Financial Misconduct and Foreign Company Ties

Stefanos Kasselakis, former SYRIZA leader and president of the Movement for Democracy party, is set to stand trial in Athens…

14 January 2025

Androulakis Rules Out Co-Government with New Democracy

Nikos Androulakis, leader of PASOK-Movement for Change, ruled out the possibility of forming a coalition government with New Democracy (ND),…

13 January 2025

Farewell to Costas Simitis: Athens Implements Traffic Restrictions for Former PM’s Funeral

Athens bids farewell to former Prime Minister Costas Simitis with a funeral service at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral on Thursday,…

9 January 2025

SYRIZA-PS Decline and PASOK-KINAL's Rise: Shifting Dynamics in Greek Politics Ahead of 2025

Following SYRIZA-PS's defeat in the 2023 legislative elections, the party's decline has led to PASOK-KINAL's rise, securing second place in…

9 January 2025

Inflation and Low Incomes Threaten Mitsotakis Government, Reports German Media

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces growing public dissatisfaction as economic hardships persist despite progress in national financial indicators. A…

2 January 2025

"Deep Emotion" as Former Greek Royals Reclaim Citizenship

After 30 years, members of the former Greek Royal Family have regained their Greek citizenship, reversing the effects of the…

24 December 2024

PASOK Leader Vows Parliamentary Action on Skyrocketing Health Insurance Premiums

PASOK-Movement for Change leader Nikos Androulakis has pledged swift parliamentary action to address soaring health insurance premiums in Greece, blaming…

23 December 2024

Greece's Presidential Countdown Begins: Mitsotakis to Announce Candidate Soon

Greece's presidential election is approaching, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expected to announce his candidate by mid-January. Current President Katerina…

20 December 2024

Mitsotakis Responds to Criticism: Emphasizes Greece's Steadfast Stance on Turkey Relations and EU Security

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed skepticism about the potential for progress in Greece-Turkey disputes over the delimitation of the…

14 December 2024

Greece's Budget Debate Begins: Key Changes and Highlights

The debate on Greece’s 2025 state budget begins today in Parliament, set to conclude with a vote on Sunday evening.…

11 December 2024

Katerina Sakellaropoulou: Evaluating Her Legacy as Greece's President

Katerina Sakellaropoulou is set to conclude her term as Greece’s President amidst debates on her effectiveness. Although supported by figures…

9 December 2024

Political Stir Surrounds Argyros: Is a Candidacy on the Horizon?

Recent developments have sparked rumors about Greek singer Konstantinos Argyros potentially entering politics after a private dinner with SYRIZA President…

28 November 2024

Archives

Categories

Copyright Greek City Times 2025