- 5d ago
New Democracy holds 13-point lead over Tsipras's ELAS, but gap narrows as 46% of Greeks want elections in 2026
A Pulse poll for SKAI shows ruling New Democracy at 30% in vote estimate, 13 points ahead of Alexis Tsipras's Greek Left Coalition (ELAS), which rose to 17%. Nearly half of respondents want national elections this year.
- 5d ago
Konstantopoulou calls police on ND MPs during ethics hearing; MP bursts into tears as session descends into chaos
The leader of Plefsi Eleftherias dialled 100 from inside the Ethics Committee, accusing ruling-party MPs of attempted blackmail. The five-hour closed-door session ended with a censure vote and a tearful MP.
- Jul 6
Tempe trial adjourned after court appoints three state-funded lawyers for defendant citing financial hardship
The Tempe train disaster trial was adjourned until Tuesday after the court appointed three state-funded lawyers for a defendant who could no longer afford his previous counsel.
- Jul 2
New Democracy leads ELAS by 13.3 points in July poll as Tsipras rises and Karystianou's Hope slides
A Metron Analysis poll for Mega TV shows ruling New Democracy extending its lead to 13.3 points over Alexis Tsipras's ELAS, while Maria Karystianou's Hope party loses almost 3 points and 60% of Greeks demand political change.
- Jun 16
Opposition assails Voridis appointment as Greek constitution review committee convenes
The inaugural session of Greece's parliamentary committee on constitutional revision descended into acrimony on 15 June, with opposition parties condemning the appointment of former minister Makis Voridis as chair and accusing the government of fast-tracking the process.
- Jun 13
Thousands fill Syntagma Square for Athens Pride 2026 with parade, music and calls for equality
Thousands of people gathered at Syntagma Square on Saturday for Athens Pride 2026, celebrating LGBTQ+ visibility and demanding equality under the slogan "It Concerns You."
