Tsipras returns to Greek politics with new party, leaps to second in polls
The party aims to create a more centrist, broad progressive alliance that brings together the radical left, social democracy and political ecology.
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Greek ex-PM Tsipras sets date for new party comeback
Former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday said he would formalise on May 26 a long-awaited comeback ahead of national elections next year.
Greece: Ruling New Democracy Party haemorrhaging votes
A new poll in Greece shows the corruption-plagued Christian Democrat New Democracy (ND) party would gather only 25.
Spain’s Socialists eye future without PM Sánchez
The latest scandal to hit the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government appeared to have been one too many.
Greece: corrupt elites bring a nation to its knees, Brussels beware
The numbers from Eurostat’s 2024 report are indisputable and grim: While politicians spin tales of recovery and progress, the cold, hard data tells a very different…
Real name Glucksburg: Former Greek royals’ Frenchified name-change sparks ridicule
As the Greek government allows citizenship for ten members of the former royal family, many Greeks have continued to pour scorn on the family's Christmas decision…
New leader for Greek wounded and weak hard-left Syriza Party
After a long period of infighting, the Syriza party in Greece has elected a new leader. Sokratis Famellos won 49.
Coup at Greece’s Syriza party sweeps its leader from power
Serious infighting has erupted out in the hard-left Syriza Party in Greece after its central committee removed Stefanos Kasselakis as its leader.
Greece’s Syriza splinters as left-wing faction leaves party
Syriza, Greece's main opposition party, is splintering as its left-wing faction turns its back on the party.
Stunning victory for New Democracy in Greek elections, but no majority government
Greek centre-right party New Democracy (ND) triumphed in national elections over the weekend, leaving leftist opposition Syriza far behind. ND’s 40.