https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/ en Macropolis 2013 Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:50 GMT 2026-05-23T00:00:50Z en Macropolis 2013 https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/ https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4114 Having completed the bailout review, the coalition’s main task this week will be to steel itself for, and then respond to, anti-government protests planned for Wednesday. Mon, 13 Jun 2016 06:48:28 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4114 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-06-13T06:48:28Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3834 Following Tuesday night’s tempestuous debate in Parliament, New Democracy stole a march on an apparently unprepared government by tabling on Wednesday a proposal for a parliamentary committee to investigate last year’s bailout negotiations, the imposition of capital controls and the bank recapitalisation. Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:21:13 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3834 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-03-31T13:21:13Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3826 Tuesday night’s parliamentary debate, which was supposed to focus on judicial issues, turned into a slanging match between the government and the opposition and set the tone for the upcoming months as far as the Greek political scene is concerned. Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:13:37 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3826 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-03-30T09:13:37Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3631 Speculation is growing in Greece about the possibility that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras might resort to snap elections if he is not able to secure the kind of agreement that he wants with lenders as part of the first bailout review. Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:56:27 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.3631 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-02-10T14:56:27Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2952 Despite some minor fluctuations within the week, the betting odds on the eve of Sunday’s elections are similar to the trends evident since last Tuesday. Sat, 19 Sep 2015 14:35:00 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2952 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-09-19T14:35:00Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2943 The unpredictability of Sunday’s elections has been underlined by the latest opinion polls to be published this week, which give a mixed picture about what to expect on September 20. Thu, 17 Sep 2015 09:20:13 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2943 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-09-17T09:20:13Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2900 Seeing his chances of becoming the next prime minister fade, Alexis Tsipras attempted to give new momentum to SYRIZA’s election campaign on Sunday. Mon, 07 Sep 2015 06:46:23 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2900 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-09-07T06:46:23Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2878 Following the publication of the first series of opinion polls ahead of the September 20 elections, it appears that the contest is building up to be much more closely contested than seemed the case just a few weeks ago. Mon, 31 Aug 2015 06:57:27 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2878 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-08-31T06:57:27Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2863 Alexis Tsipras will handpick SYRIZA’s candidates for the upcoming snap elections as he tries to give his party the best chance of securing a convincing win. Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:43:09 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2863 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-08-25T11:43:09Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2852 Alexis Tsipras resigned on Thursday night to pave the way for snap elections but the opposition parties indicated that they would do their utmost to ensure that he does not have things his way. Thu, 20 Aug 2015 23:19:42 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2852 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-08-20T23:19:42Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2850 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was meeting with key advisers and government officials on Thursday afternoon, with all indications being that he will lead the country to snap elections. Thu, 20 Aug 2015 13:37:06 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2850 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-08-20T13:37:06Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2847 The Greek government appeared to distance itself further on Tuesday from the possibility of snap elections in September. Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:16:26 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2847 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-08-18T12:16:26Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2838 The third bailout passed through Greek Parliament comfortably on Friday morning but a growing rebellion from SYRIZA MPs left Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in a less than comfortable position. Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:27:07 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2838 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-08-14T09:27:07Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2825 Greek Parliament is expected to vote on the country’s third bailout of around 85 billion euros with international lenders on Thursday after the negotiating teams appeared to reach an agreement on Tuesday morning. Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:34:31 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2825 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-08-11T11:34:31Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2822 The growing prospects of an agreement between Greece and its lenders this week on a third bailout mean that significant political developments might not be far off. Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:24:19 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2822 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-08-10T13:24:19Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2808 The Greek government is now openly talking about the possibility of snap elections in the autumn, after it has wrapped up an agreement with the institutions on a third bailout. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 12:27:56 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2808 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-08-06T12:27:56Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2751 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras conducted a reshuffle that was limited in scope and ambition on Friday night, heightening speculation that fresh elections are only a matter of weeks away. Sat, 18 Jul 2015 09:03:25 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2751 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-07-18T09:03:25Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2152 The first round of exit polls, made public as polling centers closed at 7 p.m., indicate that SYRIZA will achieve a much larger margin of victory than expected but is not guaranteed to get a parliamentary majority. Sun, 25 Jan 2015 18:24:25 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2152 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-01-25T18:24:25Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2149 A victory for SYRIZA in the general elections looks certain according to opinion polls but there are three factors to look out for on Sunday that will prove decisive in shaping Greek politics over the next few weeks and months. Sun, 25 Jan 2015 08:39:47 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2149 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-01-25T08:39:47Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2140 Bookmakers appear confident that SYRIZA will win Sunday’s elections but without an outright majority. They also anticipate a close contest for the third place and believe it is more likely than not that Independent Greeks will enter Parliament. Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:42:56 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.2140 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-01-22T08:42:56Z