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Aegean tension presents Tsipras with urgent domestic, foreign policy challenges
PoliticsGreek Politicsvessel recently rammed a Greek patrol boat off these islands, which the two countries were close... Greeks who placed a flag on a rocky outcrop off Fourni, which the Turks claim their coast guard took.... Finding a way to keep things on an even keel will be vital if Tsipras is going to avoid lasting
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Minister's actions put PM on the spot as politicians' loans stir controversy
PoliticsGreek Politicspounce upon. Also, Polakis clearly serves a purpose for SYRIZA. His abrasive style may be a turn-off... the impression that they have been committed) is vital to the governing party’s efforts to show... Documento weekly, which claim that the same off-shore source provided finding for the latter’s business
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European Commission report due to set tone for build-up to March 11 Eurogroup
EconomyProgrammein Parliament on Tuesday. It appears that a vital element to getting the lenders to sign off... new payment schemes to allow taxpayers to pay off what they owe over lengthy periods
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Athens waits for EU recovery fund outcome as new Mati fire claims emerge
PoliticsGreek Politicsare seen vital to boosting the Greek economy over the coming years, especially given the government has... the government plans to invest the RRF money (even though the package had not been signed off..., the previous government was not able to shake off the sense that, under its political leadership
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Athens promotes role as energy hub as PM prepares for talks in Washington
PoliticsForeign Policyto global LNG imports. The meeting was arranged days after Russian energy giant Gazprom cut off supplies... by Russian supplies. On the same day of Gazprom’s decision to cut off supplies to Sofia, Mitsotakis... that Turkey is still a vital player in the region, sources note. Greece also acknowledges that Turkey's
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Tsipras tries to keep spotlight on ND, talks up election chances
PoliticsGreek Politicsa second widespread strike over the railway collision and SYRIZA tries to fend off its attempts... that a railway control centre in Athens had been vital in maintaining a level of safety during its time... traction with the Greek public. SYRIZA’s attempt to fend off the accusations that have been made
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Rule of law concerns in spotlight again as government focusses on farmers' grievances
PoliticsGreek Politicsprofessional group of award-winning independent and investigative media publishing vital public interest... bills cut off in the case of bills being unpaid. He accepted that the government should have moved... will help head off any roadblocks. However, some farmers are angry about a perceived snub
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Tsipras hints at post-election scenario of grand coalition, without him as PM
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIn his first televised interview of this election campaign, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has claimed he will not continue as premier if SYRIZA is forced into an alliance with New Democracy, To Potami and/or PASOK. Tsipras told Alpha TV on Wednesday nig...
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IMF hints at flexibility as debt relief talks continue
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe terrorist attack on former Prime Minister Lucas Papademos in Athens on Thursday has drawn attention away from the uncertainty created by the failure to reach an agreement on debt relief at Monday’s Eurogroup, but discussions are continuing in the ba...
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Moscovici hints at possibility of shelving 2019 pension cuts, riles opposition
EconomyProgrammeDuring his visit to Athens on Tuesday, European Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici seemed to suggest that Greece might not have to implement the pension cuts that have been lined up for next year. When questioned about this issue after a mee...
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