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It's the hope that kills you
Agorait received in 2019 and that Greece would be open for business from June. Reality hit home quickly... was declared fully open, the daily cases moving average was just 41. The total number of deaths by June 1... a massive gamble by throwing open its doors again, seeking maximum economic benefits. Data from Bank
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Alarming Covid-19 numbers fuel opposition's criticism of ND's approach
PoliticsGreek Politicstogether a plan to re-open schools and stores in December, although it will not be from the first of the month, as had originally been planned. According to reports, primary schools could open from December 7, while secondary schools and retail stores could open a week later. Restaurants and cafes could
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Govt struggling to keep coronavirus threat at bay
PoliticsGreek Politics, the government would have wanted to avoid this so retail stores could open in the run-up to Christmas... the lockdown and how at least the retail sector might open before Christmas. It is now considered highly unlikely that bars or restaurants will be allowed to open. The same applies to schools, which
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Confusion over retail reopening puts govt on defensive
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the retail sector. Stores across the country were meant to open again to customers that had booked a three... and Achaia were informed that they would not be allowed to open because of concerns about the viral load... the retail sector to open to soon, since Covid-19 numbers remain high, but also forcing retailers
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Govt forced to back down over Easter travel, turns focus to May re-opening
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor the upcoming Orthodox Easter, but hopes that this will allow schools and businesses to re-open... that the government is aiming for all schools to open on May 10, after the Easter holidays and ahead... would like to open the retail and catering sectors (outdoor seating) immediately after Easter
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Are hirings in the public sector out of control?
EconomyFeaturespermanent public sector staff and 15,000 contractors, at a cost of 600 million euros. These accusations... contractors. Their numbers have swelled from 3,413 in 2012 to 15,601 at the end of 2017. By far the largest
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Public sector staff trends survive MoU exit, change of government
Societyin early summer. In June 2019 the number of public sector contractors was 103,213 and in June 2020 it had... in the latter part of 2019, however there was no corresponding fall in the number of contractors. New record
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Drop ‘til you shop
AgoraIt seems slightly surreal to be discussing whether shops in Greece should open on Sunday when... by a new law allowing stores in 10 areas of Greece to open every Sunday. Unions representing store owners... at the moment. For them, the 55.5 hours most stores are open during the other days of the week suffice
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Newsletter 8 - 19/12/2014
Minister Evangelos Venizelos, has said he is open to ideas that would prevent snap elections... with such an open and frequently declared affection for Greece would surely know that Golden Dawn... or constructive debate about the options open to Greece and the eurozone is stopped dead in its tracks. New
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Benefits and banana skins for Greece in EU-Turkey refugee deal
PoliticsForeign Policyislands · Bring forward EU visa liberalisation for Turks to June from end-2016 · Open five more... agreeing to open its ports and airports to Cypriot ships and airplanes. However, Ankara is said... negotiating chapters could open as part of a deal on refugees. Nicosia is reluctant for chapters
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