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Unknown soldier debate exposes rift within government
The vote on a government proposal to ban protests from a monument to the Unknown Soldier in front of Parliament has led the opposition to accuse PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis of authoritarianism, but has also provoked dissent in the ranks of the governing party.
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Tempe-related tension, cost of living continue to dog government
The tug-of-war between the government and the opposition over whether protests can take place in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is due to move to Parliament on Tuesday as MPs will discuss the government’s amendment to place the Defence Ministry, and therefore the armed forces, in charge of preserving and protecting the monument which is situated in front of the House.
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Travel receipts up by 10.5 pct YoY in Aug on back of 7.5 mln arrivals in
Greece's travel balance recorded a surplus of 4.15 billion euros in August, compared to 4.18 billion euros in July, according to data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG) on Wednesday.
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Hiring balance improves by more than 18,000 jobs up to Aug
Greece’s employment balance was negative in August with 2,542 more departures than hires, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system.
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Current account deficit improves significantly, reaching 6.62 bln up to Aug
Greece’s current account recorded a surplus of 1.1 billion euros in August, from a surplus of 938.4 million euros in July, Bank of Greece (BoG) data released on Tuesday showed.
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PM hits back at labour reform critics, defends 13-hour working days
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has doubled down on last week’s labour reform, insisting that the opposition parties are intentionally misleading the public about what the changes mean for Greek workers.
Greek-Turkish tensions flare over Turkey’s bid to join SAFE
Faltering relationship with farmers a sign of wider concerns for government
Economy
Industrial turnover continues to slide with 1 pct YoY drop in Aug
Greece’s industrial turnover dropped further in August, with a decrease of 1 percent year-on-year (YoY), from a 1.8 percent drop in July, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Monday.
S&P leaves Greece's 'BBB' rating unchanged, hints at slower pace of upgrades
IMF's latest macro and fiscal estimates reflect economic stability
Society
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Survey attempts to map current contours of progressivism in Greece
The first national survey conducted on behalf of the Progressive Lab’s sketches a profile of modern Greek progressivism that is emphatically social and economic rather than purely cultural.
Greeks crying out for political change but doubt it will happen, poll finds
Access to housing market slipping away for young Greeks
Agora
15% Uncertainty: Greece, Europe and the tariff shockwave
Over the past year the United States has reset its trade stance through a series of executive tariff moves and a high profile EU–US framework that established a 15 percent baseline levy.
Summit of transactions – Erdogan and Trump
Podcast - DETH and taxes: The only things certain in Greek politics