SYRIZA: Rena Dourou runs unopposed for parliamentary group leadership
Rena Dourou is set to become SYRIZA’s parliamentary group leader unopposed after Pavlos Polakis withdrew from the race.
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Nikitas Kaklamanis reveals Maro Kontou’s secret cancer battle
Greek Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis reveals actress Maro Kontou fought cancer alone for two years, leaving “with dignity and head held high.”
SYRIZA in Crisis: Douro Heads Parliamentary Group as Party Implodes
SYRIZA is fracturing as mass MP resignations hollow out the party. Rena Douro is set to lead what remains, while a first direct attack on Tsipras signals a bitter new chapter.
OPEKEPE Subsidies Scandal: MPs Face Trial Before November Deadline
Four New Democracy MPs face trial over illegal EU subsidies as EPPO pushes for a court date no later than November under Greece’s fast-track rules.
Dendias in Sydney: Cyprus key to Greece-Turkey relations, Eastern Mediterranean a “double-edged sword”
Greek Defence Minister Dendias speaks in Sydney on Cyprus, NATO, Russia, and the Eastern Mediterranean’s role as both opportunity and threat.
OPEKEPE scandal: Greek government accuses EU prosecutor of playing politics
Greece’s ruling party fires back at the EU’s top prosecutor, accusing the EPPO of playing politics after nine officials were cleared in the OPEKEPE scandal.
Mitsotakis eyes third term: centrists beat populism through results
Greek PM Mitsotakis signals confidence ahead of elections, claiming centrist governance and a 41% minimum wage hike give his party strong third-term prospects.
Bakoyannis vs. Doukas: “Dirt and garbage are not a narrative — they are daily life for Athenians” (Video)
Athens opposition leader Bakoyannis blasts Mayor Doukas over the city’s worsening garbage crisis, calling it the daily reality of Athenians.
Athens Metro Cracks: Deputy Minister Reassures Kypseli Residents
Greece’s Deputy Infrastructure Minister reassures Kypseli residents over Metro-linked building cracks, calling shifts “millimeter-level” and not an escalating threat.
Mitsotakis on OPEKEPE scandal: “Who will apologize for the smear campaign?”
Greek PM Mitsotakis demands accountability over OPEKEPE smear campaign and targets the European Public Prosecutor’s role in domestic politics.
Tsiaras cleared: European Public Prosecutor’s Office archives OPEKEPE case
Greek MP Kostas Tsiaras is fully cleared after the European Public Prosecutor’s Office archives the OPEKEPE case, finding no wrongdoing.
Mitsotakis: €49.5 billion for Greece and bid for additional funds from new Competitiveness Fund
Greek PM Mitsotakis confirms €49.5bn EU budget allocation for Greece while pursuing additional billions from the new European Competitiveness Fund.