Syriza

Polakis’ reaction to sketch not representative of SYRIZA, party says

Main opposition SYRIZA has said the harsh reaction of one of its MPs to a sketch lampooning him in Kathimerini "in no way expresses SYRIZA."

In a Facebook post, SYRIZA MP Pavlos Polakis took offense with a sketch by cartoonist Ilias Makris published on Saturday that depicted him as a dog.

SYRIZA seeking ‘calm waters’ on Spetses

Members of leftist SYRIZA's parliamentary group leave the port of Piraeus for the island of Spetses on Friday, where they will take part in a two-day "exchange of views" with the main objective being for the opposition party to sail in "calm waters" after the recent infighting, and to forge a way forward. The meetings will take place at the island home of SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis.

Kasselakis wants ‘National Plan for the Greek Dream’

SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis has called on his MPs to formulate a "National Plan for the Greek Dream" as the party gathered on the island of Spetses for a three-day retreat. 

It is understood that the main opposition leader opened proceedings by telling his MPs that the meeting would be a productive and creative discussion and exchange of viewpoints among equals.

Kasselakis denies reports he requested removal of Tsipras posters from party HQ

SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis has refuted a report alleging that he requested the removal of posters featuring Alexis Tsipras, a former prime minister and his predecessor as the head of the party, from the walls of the main opposition headquarters in Koumoundourou Square.

Greek Consumers Flock to Bulgaria for Affordable Goods Amid Soaring Prices

Increasingly, Greeks are turning to Bulgaria for affordable goods as rising prices in their home country prompt cross-border shopping. The opposition Syriza party has criticized the Greek government, alleging a failure to implement effective measures against the surging cost of living.

Ruling New Democracy dominates the center – with some scars

Six months after the national elections and another six months before the European Parliament elections, the ruling New Democracy (ND) party continues to dominate the precious political center, but with some scars.

A poll conducted by Prorata on the voters occupying the political center and their preferences in Greece showed that in the June elections some 58% of them voted for ND.

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