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First challenges for tourism plan, as public relaxes approach to virus
PoliticsGreek Politicsand locals. Challenges One of the practical challenges of opening up air travel to Greece... that Australia, one of countries on the government’s “white list”, prevents citizens from leaving... on behalf of the Athens Medical Association showed that one in three respondents is no longer worried
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Amid crowding concerns, officials reject idea of return to full lockdown
PoliticsGreek Politicsgone from one extreme to the other”. The panel heard that the health system is now better prepared.... However, at least one editor with a history of critical coverage of New Democracy complained that his... funnelled to political allies of New Democracy. Allegations of political sleaze have been one of the most
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Reshuffle back on the cards as PM unveils plans for Greek industry
PoliticsGreek Politicsfocussing on the one-year anniversary of the New Democracy government on July 7. Industrial... an agrarian one to an industrial one, and argued that the imperative is now stronger than ever. Industry
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BoG highlights how Covid-19 compounds legacy issues and structural challenges
Economy. The greatest one is posed by a second wave of the pandemic, which could lead to the adverse scenario... of their balance sheets, which in turn would delay the recovery of investment is one of them. Banks... restore their balance sheets. One such solution that BoG is working on is an Asset Management Company
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PM sees 'new Greece' rising from Hellinikon rubble, pledges more aid for struggling firms
PoliticsGreek Politicshad been one of the flagship investment projects identified by Mitsotakis during last year’s... as a publicity stunt, noting that just five of the 900 buildings are being demolished one year, rather than one
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Clash over refugees in central Athens prompts warnings of far-right resurgence
PoliticsGreek Politicsin Athens. One particular flashpoint emerged at Victoria Square, in a run-down area near the city centre..., these local face-offs constitute a warning of worse things to come if tensions are left unchecked. One..., “pitting one (disadvantaged group) against the other” and “stoking a civil war” between these groups.
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Officials order wider use of masks as upward trend for Covid-19 cases continues
PoliticsGreek Politics. Reshuffle Theoharis is one of the ministers whose position is not considered completely safe ahead... in a few more women into the cabinet and to inject some expertise in certain areas. One of the other aims..., who is currently responsible for fiscal matters, is seen as one of the likeliest candidates to head
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Greece signs EEZ deal with Egypt, aiming to halt Turkey's designs
PoliticsForeign Policyto Cairo. However, Greek diplomatic sources claim that the deal with Egypt nullified the one between Ankara... to the unofficial map leaked by Greek diplomatic sources one could say that this is an agreement of multiple...) and the one with Albania (2009) that was never applied. The significance of the agreement is that it secures
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Insolvency bill debate brings implementation challenges to the fore
PoliticsGreek Politics“second chance” directive, is one of the requirements of Greece’s creditors as part of the post..., servicers and the Greek state, around one third of which relates to individuals and the remainder..., the borrower would be relieved of any debt obligations, while the period is shortened to one year
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Govt examines stricter measures to rein in coronavirus as options dwindle
PoliticsGreek Politicswas that the government is considering more local lockdowns, like the one recently imposed in Kozani, northern... leader said that public health is now the number one priority. Since the summer, SYRIZA has argued... highlighted that the 18-40 age group is the one that is spreading the virus most and called for younger
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