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As time runs out, final polling is showing ruling party Panhellino Socialistiko Kinima (PASOK) with a too-close-to-call lead over main opposition New Democracy (ND). PASOK's Prime Minister Costas Simitis still enjoys greater personal popularity than the New Democracy leader Costas Karamanlis, but will that be enough to carry the day? Recent setback in the finance sector have impacted PASOK, but most Greeks expect that the ruling party will remain unchanged.
Major attractions such as the Acropolis will be closed on Election Day, April 9th. PASOK, the empowered Socialist party headed by Costas Simitis, comes to the elections having effectively steered Greece through EU membership, bringing the economy in line with the strict requirements of EU monetary membership, and improving relations with Turkey.
New Democracy, (ND) under Costas Karamanlis, considered as the conservative party, which previously held power in Greece, is promising prison reform, improved social programs, support for teachers, and voices for those they believe have been disenfranchised under PASOK's rule.
Ever-present but running a distant third is the Greek Communist Party Kommunistiko Koma Ellados (KKE).
In fourth place, and fighting to retain the 3% of votes which will allow it to keep representation in Parliament, is DIKKI, the Democratic Social Movement (Dimokratiki Kinoniku Kinima) party led by Dimitris Tsavolas.
Election day itself may be challenging for a traveler, as many Greeks will be paying much more attention to the voting than to their usual occupations. Allow for delays.
Flights on and around Election Day are hard to get; expect delays if you do succeed in getting tickets.
Ultimately, both parties support travel and tourism, which is a major part of the Greek economy. There should be no negative changes for tourists regardless of the victor.
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