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  1. Greek-Turkish tensions flare over Turkey’s bid to join SAFE
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    be no discussion.” Fidan’s remarks came just two days after the German Foreign Minister visited Ankara..., Mitsotakis last week proposed a new initiative involving Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, and Libya during... tensions. Media reports suggest Mitsotakis’ remarks coincided with diplomatic activity from Washington

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  2. Amid signs of split over Tempe probe, government plays down EU prosecutor’s remarks
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    The government attempted to put a positive spin on the pointed criticism delivered by European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi during her visit to Athens but Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s administration continues to be dogged by some of the issues ...

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  3. Migratory flows and maritime rights create Libya conundrum for Athens
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    The issue of Libya is a concern again for the Greek government and its diplomats. However, this time problems with Libya do not only concern the internationally-recognised government in Tripoli... worrying developments for Athens. The first concerns the increased migratory flows from Libya

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  4. Athens and Ankara keep eyes on domestic audiences as talks continue
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    talks. Concerns about the Greek side caving in were fueled by recent remarks made by Fidan, who... with Greece. The remarks sparked strong reactions in Athens. Greek diplomatic sources reaffirmed... continental shelf and the area involved in the Turkey-Libya Maritime Memorandum. It is clear

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  5. Parties at odds over private universities as ND faces nepotism accusations
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    and ministers’ compensation. In his opening remarks to the final cabinet meeting of 2023, the PM... opposition parties claimed were a waste of public funds. PASOK warned that winding up the company

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  6. Greece, Cyprus and Israel bolster trilateral ties as Turkey looms in background

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    international law, expressing hope that their resolve “will not be tested.” In sharper remarks, he warned... involving Cyprus. Libya also signalled readiness for dialogue. Aguila Saleh, speaker of Libya’s House... disputes stemming from the Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum signed in 2019, which Athens deems illegal

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  7. Athens steps up efforts to build links with Libya as EU steps in to assist
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    Increased migrant flows from Libya to southern Crete are causing the Greek government much concern.... This is why European Commissioner Magnus Brunner is visiting Libya on Tuesday. He is due to meet officials... hour. Talks focused on the problem of the irregular arrivals from the northeastern part of Libya

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  8. The case for a general government balance sheet

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    the following remarks: Net worth is negative in Greece and the Euro Area; a private entity (company.... It is, however, also true that holding so much cash is inefficient and costly, because cash assets... that governments are finding ways to finance deficits outside the Maastricht definition of debt

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  9. Newsletter 333 - 01/04/2022

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    with the electoral scheme and holding a vote before his four-year term is up seems a natural reaction to recent... on households and firms. In his opening remarks during the cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Prime... to adopt a system that would grant a parliamentary majority to the winning party even if it gains around

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  10. Common ground absent after latest round of Cyprus discussions
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    concluding remarks he said that “to square the circle is an impossibility in geometry, but it is very... the end of the summer. The Republic of Cyprus is holding parliamentary elections on May 30... that the UN resolutions are binding for all sides and this should be the only acceptable framework for any

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