Government mulls scrapping many planned social benefits to avoid pension cuts
The finance ministry has been feverishly threshing out various alternative scenarios, in order to persuade creditors that pension cuts are not necessary
The finance ministry has been feverishly threshing out various alternative scenarios, in order to persuade creditors that pension cuts are not necessary
A government that came to power by denouncing “the old” political system is now being fueled by former members of that “old” system

Naturally, SYRIZA cadres do not forget that the party benefited hugely from the electoral and political collapse of PASOK, already by 2012

The new cabinet signals the continuation of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ tight embrace with his junior coalition partner, Defence Minister Panos Kammenos

The objective of the reshuffle was to give the government a new momentum and to broaden SYRIZA’s political base ahead of the next general elections
What is needed is a change that will uproot antiquated mentalities, that will allow brilliant minds to flourish, that will recognise critical thought as a basic element in studying, and that will require the cultivation of substantial knowledge
The PM again promised battles and struggles to avert a restoration of the extreme-right, referring to main opposition New Democracy
in January, 2018, another T-2 trainer aircraft crashed near Kalamata, but in that accident, both pilots survived
According to the article in the nationalist daily, the Turkish Navy has already submitted a request to the foreign ministry to begin work, so that Turkish warships can dock at the base, which will be built at a “suitable location”
Dijsselbloem says he was forced to deal directly with Alexis Tsipras, as it was necessary to find a solution, which Varoufakis constantly torpedoed
The political message from the PM is that “for us the party is a priority and an integral part of us” and plays a critical role in winning political battles
Given New Democracy’s insistence that any handouts must not jeopardise fiscal stabilisation, the government wants to draw a line between, “conservative” and “progressive” political forces
'The government should allow Greek Police to do its job, because it is being hindered by the incompetence and indifference of SYRIZA ministers,' ND said in a statement
Whenever Mr. Tsipras finds things difficult politically, and whenever merciless events reveal his nakedness, he marshals the rhetoric of hatred and division
The last thing that the government must do is shut itself in its own microcosm – of cabinet reshuffles and of the announcement of fiscal measures at the Thessaloniki International Fair
Stathakis stressed that priority will be given to illegal structures built on seaside properties, national forests, and creeks, as well as properties whose owners have consented so as to avoid fines
Any increase of the minimum wage will be essentially symbolic in nature, rather than a true return of the minimum wage to decent levels
It is impermissible for a state to be absent, to show that it is indifferent about security, despite the constant reports about the gangs ravage the area.
Whoever criticises the prime minister is either on the extreme right, or corrupt, or a protector of the old political system which led us into the crisis
The agenda includes promises to civil servants, talk of a suspension of pension cuts, a hike in the minimum wage, and a distribution of part of the large primary surplus
The basic question, of why 96 lives were lost, remains unanswered. The undisputable responsibilities are waiting to be linked to those who bore them
Before its official unveiling on 8 September, there will be a trial on the Thessaloniki-Katerini portion of the route, with a speed of 200 kilometres per hour
In a critical period, the country is plying forward with untrammeled populism and the opportunistic objectives of Mr. Tsipras and his associates as the only compass
'Crystal clear that Greek judiciary sided with Turkey’s enemies and coup plotters with this decree. This is much more serious and shameful than supporting terrorism,' the ruling AKP party spokesman tweeted
One of the key objective of the reshuffle is to bolster SYRIZA’s opening toward centre-left voters and politicians
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