PASOK

The leader of DIMAR Fotis Kouvelis appeared on SKAI TV and ruled out the possibility of his party cooperating with either New Democracy or PASOK in upcoming elections. Mr. Kouvelis was critical of PASOK leader Evangelos Venizelos “who claimed he would do what DIMAR said and a few days later he would retreat” and accused […]

PASOK announced today that it is taking the initiative to begin discussions for a new set of regulations for NGOs, in the aftermath of an NGO scandal revealed the huge extent of corruption and fraud. According to the announcement, PASOK wants to ensure that the new legal framework will bring transparency, meritocracy and security to […]

Representatives from PASOK and the Initiative of 58 have arranged to meet today in order to discuss the formation of a coalition along the lines of the Italian “Olive Tree” center left coalition for the upcoming elections for the European Parliament. At first the two sides will discuss the coalition’s name and symbol, the criteria […]

The Deputy Minister of Public Radio and Television Pantelis Kapsis announced his estimation that NERIT and 12 regional radio stations will begin broadcasts within the next two months, when he asked in Parliament by PASOK MP Dimitris Kremastinos about the repeated delays. Mr. Kapsis claimed that there the recruitment procedure is fully transparent and that […]

The leader of DIMAR Fotis Kouvelis gave an interview to Vima 99.5 regarding the upcoming elections, the recent developments in the center left and the possibility of his party rejoining the coalition government. Regarding the upcoming municipal and regional government elections in May, Mr. Kouvelis estimated that they will be highly politicized, but the focus […]

According to a study conducted by Public Issue in early February, opposition party SYRIZA is ahead of New Democracy in the polls, despite having suffered a minor drop compared to the divs in January. The polls were published in the Efimerida ton Syntakton newspaper and shows SYRIZA in first place with a 30% share (compared […]

The coalition government party PASOK has issued an angry statement, chastising the Minister of Culture Panos Panagiotopoulos for repeatedly refusing to meet with party representatives. In the statement PASOK argues that it has repeatedly attempted to contact the Minister to discuss “important matter regarding Greek literature, such as the fate of EKEVI and preserving book […]

Andreas Loverdos, president of the Agreement for New Greece party, announced that his party is going to participate in the “Olive tree” coalition in the upcoming European elections. Mr. Loverdos explained to his party members that the decision to participate in the coalition for the European elections does not mean that they are joining PASOK […]

The candidacy of independent MP Theodoros Karypidis with SYRIZA in the upcoming elections has caused major controversy amongst party member due to his political beliefs. Many within the opposition party believe that support for Mr. Karypidis is an effort to “appeal to the right” and maintain relations with ANEL. Disgruntled SYRIZA members have cited a […]

A New Democracy poster circulating on social networks regarding the return of bribe money to the Greek state has been heavily criticized by Samaras’ coalition government partners PASOK. The poster boldly claims that “By order of the Prime Minister Antonis Samaras 17,700,000 euros from bribes are returning to the Greek people”. PASOK’s communication’s officer Dimitris […]

The “Initiative of 58” has arranged an event for Monday evening at the Culture Center in Kifisia, where professor Christos Rozakis and DIMAR executives are going to be the main speakers. The event came in response to Evangelos Venizelos’ proposal for a greater center left alliance in the upcoming European elections and Kouvelis’ outright refusal. […]

The “Initiative of 58” announced the foundation of the “Democratic Progressive Faction”, which will participate in the upcoming elections for European Parliament, as part of its overall strategy to rally various parties and political divs in the greater center left. In their announcement, the “58” argue that the faction will act as a rallying point […]

The Ministry of Health’s introduction of a 25-euro “ticket” for admission in public hospitals has sparked a political conflict between the coalition government partners New Democracy and PASOK. To avoid further escalation, the Deputy Minister of Labor Vasilis Kegeroglou stated that the government will revise the measure. According to the Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis, […]

After meeting on Sunday, the “Initiative of 58” has set its first goal, which is none other than putting together a ballot to run in the upcoming elections for the European Parliament. To that end, the “58” are planning an event to discuss Europe and how the “Initiative” could become involved in PASOK’s conference ahead […]

A barrage of arson attacks took place last night, with arsonists targeting bank ATMs in Athens and the Golden Dawn and PASOK offices in Rhodes. At about 2.32am the ATM at the Postbank on Agias Glykerias Street in Galatsi was torched. The Fire Brigade was called out, however the fire had already gone out after […]

The new real estate tax bill has caused huge controversy amongst the parties of the opposition, with ANEL officially submitting an objection on grounds that it is unconstitutional. The motion which was rejected was supported by SYRIZA, DIMAR, KKE as well as the independent MPs, including constitutional legal expert Andreas Loverdos. The president of ANEL […]

After a heated debate in Parliament regarding the opposition’s proposal to form an investigative committee to examine the controversial submarine deal, a vote was held and SYRIZA’s proposal was rejected. Of the 287 votes, 120 were in favor while 167 were against. SYRIZA demands explanations The opposition leader Alexis Tsipras launched a scathing criticism against […]

The president of SYRIZA Alexis Tsipras and the president of PASOK Evangelos Venizelos are preparing for an all-out war in Parliament today, as the discussion for the formation of a Committee to investigate the submarine scandal, is scheduled to begin at 10am and end at 5pm today. The government Vice President will have the backing […]

According to the regular study conducted by Metron Analysis which was published in the Friday edition of the Avgi newspaper, opposition party SYRIZA is ahead of New Democracy by 1.2%. Other remarkable divs about these polls is the “undecided” vote tops the poll, Golden Dawn is establishing itself as the third party despite the criminal […]

It has been reported that Margarita Papandreou, who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, has been admitted to the Attiko hospital late on Thursday evening after complaining of severe abdominal pain. Mrs. Papandreou was admitted to the hospital’s cardiology clinic and has undergone a series of medical tests. So far the results have shown that she […]