Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Greek PM survives confidence vote but phone-tapping scandal rumbles on
Opposition leader Alexis Tsipras describes Kyriakos Mitsotakis as mastermind of ‘a criminal network’
Helena Smith in Athens
27, Jan, 2023 @7:04 PM
Greek government faces confidence vote over spying row
Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis accused of orchestrating mass wiretaps of political allies and foes
Helena Smith in Athens
25, Jan, 2023 @8:57 PM
What happens when an oligarch takes on a prime minister? Look to Greece to find out | Alexander Clapp
The drama started three months ago with spyware allegations. Now it prompts a big question: where does power really lie?, says Athens-based journalist Alexander Clapp
Alexander Clapp
21, Nov, 2022 @11:00 AM
Greek ‘Watergate’ phone-tapping scandal puts added pressure on PM
Embattled leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis is facing calls to resign after state intelligence monitored opposition party
Helena Smith in Athens
28, Aug, 2022 @12:00 PM
Greece rolls out red carpet for crown prince, as Khashoggi killing falls off agenda
With Europe grappling with an energy crisis, Mohammed bin Salman finds he is once again welcome
Helena Smith in Athens
27, Jul, 2022 @6:17 PM
Erdoğan says he is cutting all ties with Greek PM, dashing hopes of talks
Turkish president, said to be irked by growing US-Greece relations, calls off meetings aimed at easing tensions
Helena Smith in Athens
24, May, 2022 @4:53 PM
Greek government faces confidence vote after botched blizzard response
Opposition leader Alexis Tsipras files censure motion, also citing poor handling of wildfires and pandemic
Helena Smith in Athens
27, Jan, 2022 @5:50 PM
Greece receives six French fighter jets as part of €11.5bn military overhaul
Government has announced a seven-fold increase in defence spending amid tensions with Turkey over gas reserves
Helena Smith in Athens
19, Jan, 2022 @4:53 PM
Greek PM to make Parthenon marbles key issue in meeting with Boris Johnson
Kyriakos Mitsotakis to argue reunification of ‘stolen’ sculptures is matter outside remit of British Museum
Helena Smith in Athens
15, Nov, 2021 @6:17 PM
Greek prime minister tries to broker deal for return of Parthenon marbles
Kyriakos Mitsotakis offers to loan Greek treasures to British Museum if ‘stolen’ sculptures are returned to Acropolis
Tom Ambrose and Helena Smith in Athens
13, Nov, 2021 @3:32 PM
Controversial new labour laws set to shake up working life in Greece
Critics claim employment law reforms will abolish eight-hour day and are ‘Thatcherite policies on steroids’
Helena Smith in Athens
17, Jun, 2021 @2:12 PM
Greek PM appeals for peace after police brutality ignites riots
Protests sparked by video clips of police officer beating man with iron baton for breaking Covid restrictions
Helena Smith in Athens
10, Mar, 2021 @7:27 PM
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