Greece

Premier trumpets better-than-expected second-quarter growth as New Democracy’s big lead over opposition slowly declines

Reform is necessary in a school system that is grossly inefficient but past reforms have run into vested interests

The government has announced relief measures and a limited reshuffle to demonstrate a speedy response to the wildfires

The advance of the Taliban in Afghanistan could lead to a substantial rise in irregular migration

Years of austerity have weakened the ability to deal with emergencies, but wildfires are likely seen as an act of God

Turkish activity in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean is leading Greece to exploit its regional diplomatic capital

Strict conditions to enter social venues have triggered large protests in Italy, France and Greece

Government is toughening vaccination rules as Delta coronavirus variant spreads rapidly in tourism areas