A political “tug-of-war” between incumbent New Democracy (ND) and rival SYRIZA party over what the former calls “interference” by the Turkish consulate in Komotini – in the recent election in Rhodopi prefecture – compared to the latter’s insistence that ND is “vilifying” members of the Muslim minority, continued to heat up this week.
ND, SYRIZA exchange sharp accusations over Rhodope candidates; alleged Turkish interference
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Mitsotakis on road trip to northern Greece
This week alone, five regions of Northern Greece are targeted by the leader of New Democracy - Dendias, Voridis, Dora Bakoyannis and other leaders of the faction undertake special missions in Macedonia and Thrace against the forces of Hellenic Solution and Niki
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Metron Analysis poll: ND above 40%, SYRIZA falling below 20%
Results of a latest opinion poll, unveiled on Thursday, shows a sufficient majority for incumbent New Democracy (ND) to form a new government, all ahead of a June 25 general election, which comes a little more than a month after a first ballot on May 21.
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