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Greek prime minister set to consolidate power in new election

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis pummeled his opposition in Sunday’s national election, moving a step closer to getting another four-year term and sending a signal to markets that the premier’s investment-friendly policies will continue.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2023

Greece’s conservative party wins big in national election

The ruling New Democracy party secures commanding victory, but Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hints at new poll.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2023

Greek PM Mitsotakis says has won decisive mandate to govern

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis claimed victory in a parliamentary election on Sunday, saying he had a mandate to form a strong autonomous government.

Reuters · May 21, 2023

As Greece goes to the polls, scandal, disaster and apathy eat into PM’s lead

Economic resurgence may not be enough to win Kyriakos Mitsotakis a new term in Sunday’s election

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023

Polls open in Greece's first election since international bailout spending controls ended

Polls have opened in Greece’s parliamentary election, the first since the country’s economy ceased to be subject to strict supervision and control by international lenders who had provided bailout funds during its nearly decade-long financial crisis

The Independent UK · May 21, 2023

Greece's ruling Conservatives win vote but fall short of majority

Greece's ruling New Democracy party stormed to a crushing victory in a parliamentary election on Sunday but fell just short of the threshold needed to form a government on its own, making a runoff election in a month more likely.

Reuters · May 21, 2023

The Greek economy is roaring back, but voters are counting the cost

From the building of a new metro line to buzzing cafes and tavernas and tourists milling around the squares where rioters once clashed with police, Greece’s return from the depths of its economic crisis is impossible to miss in Athens.

Tribune News Service · May 20, 2023

Focus on coalition horse-trading as Greek election looks unlikely to deliver a strong winner

Sunday’s Greek parliamentary election looks likely to be a dress rehearsal for a new round of voting in the busy summer tourist season

The Independent UK · May 20, 2023

The Greek economy is changing – but not fast enough

Greece is trying to encourage entrepreneurs to invest. But days before polls, businesses say state stands in the way.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2023

Greek government under fire after video shows ‘pushback’ of asylum seekers

Days before general election, footage emerges showing ‘illegal’ deportation of refugees out of country’s border

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023