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Approval of street protest law a potential source of political tumult Parliament approved on Thursday night the government’s legislation aimed at bringing street protests under greater control but the political reverberations from the contentious legislation are likely to last for some time.
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ND forced to compromise over demonstration bill, feeding SYRIZA's claims The government has been forced to make changes to the bill aimed at regulating street demonstrations after objections were raised by Parliament’s scientific committee, not just opposition parties.
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Controversy over media campaign rumbles on as further details emerge Details of the government’s spending on the Covid-19 public information campaign were released on Monday, prompting fresh accusations of political favouritism and untransparent dealings.
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PM wants no strings attached to EU funds as ND juggles with public finances Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says he will insist on any EU funds aimed at helping the Greek economy recover from the coronavirus setback being free of any onerous terms as his government tries to manage the considerable fiscal impact of the support measures it has announced and the downturn in business caused by the pandemic.
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PM sees 'new Greece' rising from Hellinikon rubble, pledges more aid for struggling firms Amid considerable fanfare, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis oversaw the start of demolition work at the site of the former Athens airport in Hellinikon on Friday, calling it a symbol of the “new Greece.”
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More flights land at airports, but tourism expectations remain grounded The spotlight fell on Greece’s tourism sector on Wednesday as regional airports, including on the islands, reopened to international flights, rekindling hopes that the arrival of visitors from abroad will boost the scant receipts gained so far this year by the industry.
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Bill to regulate demonstrations stirs opposition reaction Legislation aimed at regulating public demonstrations, which the ruling New Democracy deems necessary to restore order to city streets, is due to be debated in Parliament this week.
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ND tweaking stimulus measures as SYRIZA flounders in Novartis backwash The Greek government is continuing to search for ways in which it can provide financial support to local businesses, mitigating the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Rival parties interpret Novartis settlement differently, serving own ends The decision taken by drugs giant Novartis to pay 347 mln dollars to US authorities for corrupt practices in Greece, as well as South Korea, Vietnam and China, has added more fuel to the political battle between New Democracy and SYRIZA, which has been raging over the last few days as result of graft allegations.
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Tourism sector struggles as it prepares for full reopening in July Greek resort areas prepare to welcome the first tourists of the season, with regional airports due to reopen to international flights on July 1.