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Greek ministers prepare Israel visits in bid to further relations
PoliticsForeign PolicyTwo Greek ministers are due to visit Israel shortly as the SYRIZA-Independent Greeks coalition continues to attempt to bolster relations with Tel Aviv. Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias is expected to arrive to Tel Aviv on July 6 for a two-day visit and De...
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Review gathers pace as mission chiefs prepare for Athens return
EconomyProgrammeTechnical talks between the Greek government and the institutions have resumed in Athens ahead of the return of the mission chiefs to Greece on Monday amid efforts to complete the third review as soon as possible. The mission chiefs are expected to stay...
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Institutions prepare for Athens return, completion of fourth review
EconomyProgrammeThe institutions will return to Athens on May 14 with a view to securing a staff-level agreement (SLA) to bring the fourth review to a close later in the month, the Eurogroup decided on Friday. Eurogroup president Mario Centeno announced after the meeti...
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Debt relief options pondered as institutions prepare for Athens return
EconomyProgrammeThe immediate focus of the institutions, who are due back in Athens on Monday, will be on the fourth review but discussions are continuing in the background on what debt relief measures may be implemented after the conclusion of the third programme this...
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No final word on pension cuts as lenders prepare for return to Athens next week
EconomyProgrammeAhead of the institutions returning to Athens next week for their first post-programme visit, the Greek government has been given some encouragement in its bid to avoid the pension cuts that are due to be implemented next year. Speaking to journalists i...
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MPs prepare to vote on name deal, although delays are possible
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe debate on the Prespes Agreement began in Greek Parliament on Wednesday, with New Democracy pondering whether to delay the procedure by submitting a censure motion. The vote on the Macedonia name deal is expected on Thursday evening, although the fac...
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Tsipras set to unveil tax cuts as MPs prepare for confidence vote
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe stage is set for a political showdown between the government and New Democracy ahead of the May 26 European and local elections after the opposition party submitted a censure motion regarding Alternate Health Minister Pavlos Polakis, which the gover...
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Piraeus sets ambitious NPL targets with Intrum deal as banks prepare securitisations
EconomyBankingThe deal between Piraeus Bank and Intrum which concluded in October will create the largest independent loan servicer in Greece, executives from both firms said in comments to the press late last week. In a statement on their website, Piraeus Bank said ...
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Greece and Turkey prepare for exploratory talks brokered by Germany
PoliticsForeign PolicyA new round of diplomatic moves is expected from the beginning of this week, ahead of the resumption of “exploratory talks” between Greece and Turkey. Official announcements regarding the 61st round of the discussions are expected very soon. According t...
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Labour bill clash reaches climax as MPs prepare to vote on reforms
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAmid a 24-hour public sector and transport strike, Greece’s political leaders prepared to do battle on Wednesday over the government’s proposed labour reforms, which are due to be put to a vote on the same day. Members of the civil servants’ union (ADED...
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