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PM abandons reticence over Tempe, portrays himself as defender of institutions
PoliticsGreek Politicsconfirmation of a dramatic change in approach to this issue compared to the more defensive stance... of any such probes. However, one of the difficulties that the PM might face is finding conservative
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Newsletter 172 -27/07/2018
questioned The deadly wildfire in Mati, northeast of Athens, which claimed more than 80 lives has... to journalists that there is evidence which points to the fires in Kinetta, west of Athens, and Mati being the product of arson. The officials also explained that the speed with which the Mati blaze, which
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PM prioritises saving lives as govt fire strategy comes under more scrutiny
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the Mati fire in 2018, which caused more than 100 deaths and for which the then SYRIZA government... in connection to what happened at Mati, ND has made saving lives in such situations a priority... – in contrast, for example, to the Mati fire, when gale-force winds were blowing. There were also
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Newsletter 25 - 08/05/2015
at this juncture. This holding off on payments is expected to continue until an agreement is reached... of holding a referendum to throw the decision back to the Greek electorate is a popular idea among many.... During those five years, Greeks have been to hell and back numerous times. Finding themselves
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Athens prepares new primary residences proposal after finding common ground with banks
EconomyProgrammeThe Greek government and local banks are reportedly making progress in their discussions about how to replace the Katseli law, which expires at the end of the month, with a new framework for protecting primary residences from foreclosure. The two sides ...
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PM gets no change out of opposition leaders on US trip, electoral law
PoliticsGreek Politicswith Libya or any other actions that Athens deems provocative. Tsipras, though, went a step further... Mitsotakis for not holding a meeting of party leaders before his trip to Washington in order to ensure
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PM trails switch in tax cuts, admits misstep in approach to migration
PoliticsGreek Politicsabout Libya’s maritime deal with Turkey are not respected grabbed the headlines, but Mitsotakis also revealed that his government is considering holding off on reducing corporation tax for a second
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New Democracy tries to win over voters with crackdown on bank charges, migration
PoliticsGreek Politicsdeportations and the creation of pre-departure holding centres in third countries. Plevris acknowledged... approach on migration in response to increased arrivals from Libya also comes at a time when New
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Opposition takes aim at justice minister over offshore holdings amendment
PoliticsGreek Politicsof politicians and certain classes of senior officials from holding shares in jurisdictions which could...The government is being accused of trying to water down the restrictions on the holdings... holdings abroad, something that was previously not allowed. Critics of the amendment claim
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Athens expands survey area off Crete, signs MoU with Egypt
PoliticsForeign PolicyExclusive Economic Zone. In 2019, before signing its memorandum with Turkey, Libya reacted against...). This was calculated by moving its median line northwards. After the signing of the Turkey-Libya memorandum in 2019, new data was generated and Libya could argue that the entire area south of Crete
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