https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/ en Macropolis 2013 Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:49 GMT 2026-05-23T00:00:49Z 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.4440 The resumption of negotiations with Greece’s lenders and the series of challenges that lie ahead for the government have rekindled speculation about SYRIZA needing a new or extra coalition partner in the months to come. Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:40:05 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4440 Chris Condos 2016-09-13T10:40:05Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4431 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s eagerly-awaited appearance at the Thessaloniki International Fair over the weekend was marked by his apparent desire to keep expectations regarding handouts and debt relief relatively low, while stressing that economic recovery is close. Mon, 12 Sep 2016 05:23:03 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4431 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-09-12T05:23:03Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4421 Before he devotes full attention to the domestic audience, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is hoping to enhance his standing outside Greece by strengthening ties with the Southern European leaders that are due in Athens on Friday for a summit called by the Greek premier. Thu, 08 Sep 2016 11:54:46 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4421 Chris Condos 2016-09-08T11:54:46Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4406 A crucial week for Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras begins with the government hosting a meeting with the representatives of the four firms that were successful in last week’s TV licence auction. Mon, 05 Sep 2016 08:27:16 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4406 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-09-05T08:27:16Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4373 In his first printed press interview for several weeks, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras appears to have raised the stakes ahead of negotiations with the country’s lenders resuming. Mon, 29 Aug 2016 02:18:40 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4373 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-08-29T02:18:40Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4365 Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras appeared alongside Europe’s socialist leaders in France on Thursday in an apparent pre-cursor to the resumption of negotiations between Athens and its lenders from next month. Fri, 26 Aug 2016 08:06:50 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4365 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-08-26T08:06:50Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4352 With the summer holidays winding down, focus in Greece is gradually shifting to the varied tasks that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will face this autumn, both domestically and on the European and international stages. Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:21:00 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4352 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-08-22T10:21:00Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4349 New Democracy moved into new headquarters on Thursday in what its leader, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, hopes will be a move with high symbolic, as well as practical value. Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:20:22 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4349 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-08-19T10:20:22Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4344 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras tried on Tuesday to rule out the possibility of snap elections, or at least remove the subject from the current political agenda. Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:07:58 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4344 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-08-17T12:07:58Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4296 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is reportedly trying to line up a meeting of southern European, or “Club Med,” leaders in early September as the Greek government seeks allies in its efforts to secure debt relief, but also as concerns grow about how the refugee crisis will unfold. Fri, 05 Aug 2016 08:09:02 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4296 Chris Condos 2016-08-05T08:09:02Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4285 The government’s discomfort at having to take on activists has become increasingly obvious this week, providing New Democracy with ammunition for its attacks on the coalition on the “law and order” front. Wed, 03 Aug 2016 09:51:18 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4285 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-08-03T09:51:18Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4268 SYRIZA’s many sides, as well as its sometimes complex inner workings, were highlighted this week after police in Thessaloniki cleared three squats in the northern city that were being used to house refugees and migrants. Fri, 29 Jul 2016 11:06:33 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4268 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-07-29T11:06:33Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4262 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras concluded his attempt to shift the public debate away from the austerity measures passed by his government with the announcement on Wednesday of a set of policies aimed at softening the social impact of the crisis. Thu, 28 Jul 2016 07:21:55 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4262 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-07-28T07:21:55Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4252 Alexis Tsipras unveiled his proposals for the changes to the Greek Constitution on Monday night, indicating that he hopes it will be a process that engages voters and delivers political benefits for his government. Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:28:39 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4252 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-07-26T08:28:39Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4220 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has suggested that he may put planned changes to Greece’s Constitution, including the election of the president by the people rather than Parliament, to a referendum. Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:28:59 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4220 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-07-15T10:28:59Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4208 Athens views the meeting between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and US President Barack Obama on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Warsaw on Saturday as fruitful, despite apparent differences concerning relations with Russia. Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:42:51 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4208 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-07-12T09:42:51Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4207 The week in Greek politics has begun with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras getting back down to domestic affairs, such as the pending vote on the changes to the electoral law, but the significance of his trip to China last week continues to resonate. Mon, 11 Jul 2016 13:29:17 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4207 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-07-11T13:29:17Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4177 Even before SYRIZA came to power, it was interested in improving Sino-Greek relations so Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras now has an ideal opportunity to try to achieve this as he heads for a visit to Beijing from July 2 to 6. Fri, 01 Jul 2016 07:30:15 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4177 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-07-01T07:30:15Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4174 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces a major embarrassment ahead of his four-day trip to China on Saturday due to complications arising over the privatization of the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP). Thu, 30 Jun 2016 07:48:06 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.4174 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-06-30T07:48:06Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4173 Greece is hoping that the uncertainty surrounding the UK’s future relationship with the EU will clear up relatively swiftly but it is not at the forefront of the group of countries that are calling for the British government to initiate Article 50 as soon as possible. Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:59:25 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4173 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-06-29T13:59:25Z