Incumbent New Democracy (ND) party appears gaining in electoral strength in the latest opinion poll unveiled over the weekend, after a significant drop in voter approval ratings in the wake of the Feb. 28 Tempi rail disaster, and now less than a month away from general elections on May 21.
Specifically, center-right ND is given 27.8 percent of respondents’ preference in a poll conducted by the Metron Analysis firm and published in the Sunday edition of “To Vima”. The figure is up from 26.2 percent picked up by the party in the last such poll by the same firm in March 2023.
Main opposition SYRIZA pools 22.2 percent, up from 21.5 percent last month.
Conversely, socialist PASOK party shows decreasing support, at 8.5 percent, down from 9.4 percent last month. In terms of other lesser parties currently represented in Parliament, the Communist Party (KKE) rises to 6 percent, from 5.7 percent last month; Yanis Varoufakis’ Mera25 is given 4.4 percent (3.9 percent previously).
A new extreme right party established by jailed one-time Golden Dawn party lieutenant Ilias Kasidiaris is shown at 3.5 percent, up from 3.8 percent last month. A party that picks up more than 3 percent in a general election (of valid votes) enters Parliament.
A supreme court ruling is pending on whether a party established by Kasidiaris or even one controlled by him can vie in an election.
Asked who is more suitable as prime minister, incumbent Kyriakos Mitsotakis is given 38 percent, while former premier – and his predecessor – Alexis Tsipras is given 18 percent.
στο Google News και μάθετε πρώτοι όλες τις ειδήσειςLatest News
Greece’s Industrial Production Rises 5.8% in December
For the entire year, the average General Index of Industrial Production increased by 5.2% in comparison to the corresponding period in 2023.
Study Shows Athens Traffic Congestion Up
On average, car drivers and their passengers who venture out onto Greater Athens’ roads will spend roughly half an hour in the vehicle to cover a distance of 10 kilometers
Judge Blocks Elon Musk’s Team from Accessing Treasury Payment System
Judge blocks Elon Musk’s team from Treasury access over security risks and potential misuse of federal payment data.
Make Europe Great Again in Madrid
Far-right leaders rally in Madrid to 'Make Europe Great Again
Seismologists Cautiously Optimistic as Aegean Earthquake Activity Evolves
Seismologists grow increasingly optimistic as Aegean earthquake activity shows signs of decline
Earthquakes Continue to Shake the Cyclades, Experts Monitor Declining Activity
Ongoing earthquakes rattle Greece's Cycladic islands, but experts believe activity may be slowing.
Santorini Earthquakes Might Affect Greek Tourism Revenue: NBG Report
The areas directly affected by the tremors account for approximately 4% of both the country's annual tourism revenues and the total annual turnover in the accommodation and food service sectors
Greek Trade Deficit Surges to €34.6 Billion in 2024 Amid Export Decline
Conversely, numbers indicate that exports declined, totaling to 49.90 billion euros in 2024, down from 51.02 billion euros in 2023 marking a 2.2% decrease.
Culture Ministry Takes Action to Protect Santorini’s Antiquities
So far, no damage has been reported to the island’s cultural heritage, with exhibits already safeguarded. Meanwhile, the Greek Ministry of Culture held an emergency meeting on February 6.
How Many Tourists Visit Santorini Each Year?
As Santorini continues to shake with earthquakes, one big concern is what these quakes will mean for the island’s tourist season.
![Αεροδρόμια: Οι πιο δημοφιλείς προορισμοί για τους ξένους τουρίστες [γράφημα]](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/el.venizelos_aerodromio_680562846-1-90x90.jpg)
![Επενδύσεις: Πόσο στηρίζουν το ελληνικό ΑΕΠ – Τι δείχνει μελέτη της Alpha Bank [γραφήματα]](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ot_artificial_ependyseis-600x352.png)
