Political parties
ND leads 16.5 pct in poll over ruling SYRIZA
Main opposition New Democracy led by a wide margin over ruling SYRIZA according to a November poll issued by Public Issue on Thursday.
Conservatives were 16.5 percentage points ahead of SYRIZA, stabilising their electoral influence slightly below 40 percent (now at 38.5 pct).
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President Iohannis: No change of ministers this week, reshuffle, to be analysed after National Day
President Klaus Iohannis announced on Thursday that this week will not bring any more minister changes and the new reshuffle proposal of the Social Democratic party (PSD) will be analysed after the National Day.
Jasenovac Camp Book Challenges Right-Wing Revisionism
Historian Ivo Goldstein launched a new study of Croatia’s Jasenovac concentration camp, challenging attempts to downplay the crimes committed there by the fascist Ustasa during World War II.
Probability of coalition with MHP in Turkey's local elections 'looks positive': AKP spokesperson
Turkey's ruling Justice and Development (AKP) spokesperson on Nov. 21 said a possible coalition in the local elections with opposition Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) "is looking positive."
CHP leader slams detentions of activists
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu on Nov. 20 criticized the recent detentions of several academics and activists.
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GERB Do Not Expect Early Elections
In a televised interview, parliamentary leader of ruling GERB party, Tsvetan Tsvetanov, said that the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Valeri Simeonov was not surprising, quoted by the Bulgarian National Television.
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Merkel protege eyes female quota for lawmakers, takes aim at dual citizenship
The woman campaigning to succeed Angela Merkel as head of Germany's Christian Democrats (CDU), said she may consider quotas to get more women in parliament, as she positioned herself for a party election in December.
Former deputy minister says C4I probe a 'great opportunity' to clear name
A decision by Greek judicial authorities to open the bank accounts of a former deputy PASOK minister in connection with the acquisition of a C4I security system for the 2004 Athens Olympics, was welcomed by him as a "great opportunity" to restore his "honor and reputation."
Israel defence minister Lieberman resigns after Gaza ceasefire, calls for elections
Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced his resignation on Nov. 14 and called for early elections after a sharp disagreement over a Gaza ceasefire deal, throwing the government into turmoil.
With polls ahead, main parties seek to expand appeal
With local authority elections looming next May, both main parties are said to be seeking to broaden their appeal, reaching out to candidates from other parts of the political spectrum and public life.