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Will new prime minister introduce a more market friendly economy

The centre-right New Democracy won a decisive victory in Greece's snap election last night, beating the leftist Syriza party to win an absolute majority in parliament. Leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis will become prime minister. He told supporters "the country proudly raises its head again".

08/07/2019

Greece

Greek elections: Conservatives win power from Syriza

Greeks elected centre-right New Democracy, with opposition leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis set to be the country's prime minister. Outgoing PM Alexis Tsipras vowed to continue defending "the interests of the people".

07/07/2019

Greece

Greece's main political parties gear up for Sunday's election

Greece's main political parties gear up for Sunday's election

06/07/2019

Greece

Greece elections: Who is leadership hopeful Kyriakos Mitsotakis?

Greek conservative leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis is a leading contender to Alexis Tsipras. Mitsotakis said he wants to breathe new life into the economy and change the country’s image as Europe’s problem child after three bailouts since 2010.

03/07/2019

Greece

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announces early general elections

Greek PM Alexis Tsipras announced early general elections after his Syriza-led government suffered big defeats in European, local and municipal elections

10/06/2019

Greece

Greek general elections awaited after Syriza trounced in Euro elections

Greek general elections could take place by the end of June after the main opposition New Democracy party trounced ruling Syriza in European elections

27/05/2019

Greece

Greek parliament approves 2019 budget, the first since exiting bailouts

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras referred to the first budget of a free Greece after parliament approved the 2019 budget, the first since exiting bailouts

19/12/2018