Greece's presidential election is shaping up with key contenders, including Kostas Tasoulas and Evangelos Venizelos, emerging as frontrunners. SYRIZA has proposed Louka Katseli as a progressive alternative, sparking debate across political lines. Public opinion favors bipartisan consensus, with 76% of citizens supporting a united approach to electing the nation's next President.
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Epiphany celebrations at the Church of St. George in Phanar, Istanbul, which included a solemn Divine Liturgy and the traditional blessing of the waters in the Keratian Gulf. The event drew large crowds from Greece, Romania, Ukraine, and other Orthodox regions, with prominent attendees such as Nikos Androulakis and Akis Skertsos. Similar ceremonies were held in other parts of Istanbul, reflecting the enduring importance of this Orthodox tradition.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces growing public dissatisfaction as economic hardships persist despite progress in national financial indicators. A *Handelsblatt* report highlights that real incomes remain 23.7% lower than pre-crisis levels, with inflation, high energy costs, and stagnant wages fueling frustration. While New Democracy leads in polls, its shrinking margin and declining approval rates pose significant challenges to Mitsotakis' leadership.
In his New Year message, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed confidence in leaving behind past challenges and embracing a promising future. He emphasized the importance of unity and progress amidst geopolitical obstacles. PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis and SYRIZA President Socrates Famellos also shared messages focusing on social security, justice, and the resilience of democracy.
PASOK-Movement for Change leader Nikos Androulakis has pledged swift parliamentary action to address soaring health insurance premiums in Greece, blaming a 2020 government law for enabling unchecked increases. Highlighting the financial burden on hundreds of thousands of policyholders, Androulakis vowed to abolish the "unacceptable regime" and restore transparency in the sector.
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is holding individual briefings with Greece's political leaders today, focusing on Greek-Turkish relations, the Cyprus issue, and developments in Syria. The meetings, lasting 45 minutes to an hour each, began with PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis and will continue throughout the day, aiming to align political leadership on critical foreign policy challenges.
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis has outlined his vision for Greece’s future as his party becomes the main opposition, replacing SYRIZA. Emphasizing transparency, political ethics, and a focus on policies that address citizens’ daily challenges, Androulakis declared that PASOK’s goal is to defeat New Democracy in the next elections and bring systemic change to the country.
Two MPs have officially broken away from SYRIZA, with their resignation letters submitted to the Greek Parliament on November 21. This move shifts the status of PASOK to the official opposition, surpassing SYRIZA in the number of MPs. As a result, PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis gains additional privileges, including more speaking time in Parliament and access to the leader of the opposition’s office. Despite the change, neither party has enough MPs to propose major motions such as impeachment or committee inquiries.
As expected, Nikos Androulakis will remain president of PASOK after winning the election with a…
The first round of elections for the leadership of PASOK-Movement for Change (KINAL) concluded on Sunday, with a turnout of 300,735 party members and supporters. Preliminary results showed incumbent leader Nikos Androulakis leading with 29.64% of the votes, followed by Athens Mayor Haris Doukas with 21.41%. As no candidate secured an outright majority, Androulakis and Doukas will advance to a second round of voting next Sunday to determine the new party leader.
Tensions flared during a heated debate among six candidates for the PASOK leadership on Tuesday night. The three-hour televised discussion featured intense exchanges as candidates aimed to highlight their strengths ahead of the October 6 internal elections. Notable clashes included Haris Doukas and Nikos Androulakis over party mechanisms and criticisms of economic policies. Despite the confrontational atmosphere, no major missteps were made, setting the stage for a competitive election process.
Six candidates have been confirmed for the PASOK leadership race, set for October 6, 2024, following an announcement by the party's Ethics and Statutory Implementation Committee. The candidates include Nikos Androulakis, Pavlos Geroulanos, Nandia Giannakopoulou, Anna Diamantopoulou, Haris Doukas, and Michalis Katrinis. In related news, Pavlos Geroulanos met with Archbishop Ieronymos to discuss State-Church relations, highlighting the potential for cooperation on national issues.
In a significant shift within Greek politics, socialist PASOK has surpassed SYRIZA to claim second place, while extremist parties gain traction. The ruling New Democracy maintains its lead, as internal conflicts plague SYRIZA. An upcoming leadership contest within PASOK sets the stage for a competitive race between Nikos Androulakis and Athens Mayor Haris Doukas.
In Documento, SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis outlined his decision to run for party leadership, citing a challenging process and a strategic resignation by SYRIZA deputy Iliopoulos. The article also noted increased media attention and political maneuvering. PASOK has criticised Documento for allegedly libeling their leader Nikos Androulakis and distorting facts about recent inquiries.
Nikos Androulakis, leader of PASOK-KINAL, and Stefanos Kasselakis, leader of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, have strongly criticised the Greek government's handling of the Predator phone-tapping scandal. Androulakis condemned the shelving of the investigation, citing severe damage to Greece's institutions and rule of law, while Kasselakis accused the government of an unprecedented cover-up.
Lawyers in the high-profile phone tapping case criticised the judicial investigation for prosecuting four individuals involved with the illegal Predator spyware on misdemeanor charges instead of felonies. They also noted that crucial witnesses were not summoned, and key questions were avoided during testimonies.
In a surprising turn of events, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas and MP Pavlos Geroulanos have announced their candidacies to challenge current PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis in an upcoming leadership contest. This move follows PASOK's recent electoral performance and internal discussions within the party
According to the latest information, Kasselakis will be in New York from Friday, April 13, until Wednesday, April 17.
Opposition PASOK-Movement for Change triptych for the European elections is specific: to take the second…
Opposition PASOK-Movement for Change leader Nikos Androulakis, in an interview with the public broadcaster's ERTNEWS…