The "HOPE for Democracy" movement calls the government's lignite phase-out an "energy crime," demanding a halt to demolitions at the Agios Dimitrios power plant

Party leaders from across the spectrum are hitting the campaign trail, as Prime Minister Mitsotakis tells his own party that Greece is in "the final stretch" despite insisting elections are not due until 2027.

With two new parties now in the race, New Democracy still commands more than double the support of its nearest rival in Thessaloniki, as Alexis Tsipras and Maria Karystianou shake up a crowded field.

With its poll numbers slipping and the opposition field fragmenting, PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis is preparing an internal reshuffle and a shadow government to reassert the party's position ahead of elections.

The Hope for Democracy founder presents her new movement as a grassroots alternative to Greece's traditional political spectrum

Two new parties emerging in the Greek political scene born out of widespread disatisfaction with different aspects of the status quo

An Alco poll puts New Democracy first at 23.5%, with Alexis Tsipras' Greek Left Alliance, EL.A.S., second at 12.8%. PASOK and Maria Karystianou's Hope for Democracy are locked in a near tie for third as the new parties reshape the opposition map.

From the looks of it, that is exactly how we will head to the polls— with little reason to hope that the turmoil will subside on election night

Despite strong online visibility, the debut gathering of “Hope for Democracy” drew a smaller-than-expected crowd, as supporters hailed Maria Karystianou’s call for political change and justice.

A new political formation was unveiled amid crowd turnout, collecting signatures for founding declaration

The public figure announced the official debut of her new political vehicle with an AI-generated video and the slogan “A New Beginning,” ahead of a launch event in Thessaloniki.

Karystianou, the most prominent relative of a Tempi rail victim, said she chose the date to coincide with her late daughter's birthday, April 1

The session began after a delay, with tighter controls and changes to the courtroom, but disputes over access and conditions quickly emerged.

The latest opinion survey shows the ruling party maintaining its lead over PASOK, while a fragmented opposition and two nascent political projects struggle to energize a largely undecided electorate.

New Democracy remains dominant, but economic anxiety, leadership fatigue and a fragmented opposition are reshaping the political terrain. As elections inch closer, every major figure faces a narrowing path—and a restless electorate.

A prosecutor halted planned exhumations of victims after families objected to the testing process, insisting that DNA and forensic samples be analyzed in specialized laboratories abroad to ensure a full and transparent investigation

Maria Karystianou criticizes the Greek justice system as key surveillance footage from the Tempi train tragedy disappears, calling the court proceedings “shameful” and demanding accountability from investigator

A nationwide survey on voting intention shows the governing party holding its lead, as Greeks express skepticism toward a newly announced party by Maria Karystianou and a hypothetical return by former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras

Mounting pressure inside the ruling party is reviving scenarios once considered unlikely, from a cabinet reshuffle to early elections, as shrinking margins and geopolitical uncertainty leave little room for delay

The very prominent Karystianou, who up until last week headed an association of relatives of Tempi rail disaster victims and has hinted that she'll form a political party, said abortion rights is an 'issue for public consultation', sparking reactions