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Greece's post-lockdown hubris
Agoraof around 10.5 million. The number of patients intubated in ICUs had receded to single digits... within an arm’s reach. In many cases only a single mask within a close-packed crowd of dozens dates... any hints to passengers and passers-by of the exceptional circumstances. Signage in parks
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The joke's on Greece
Agorato the single truth. One of the consequences of this process is that it has drained the belief Greeks... hints at the self-destructive streak that has been a characteristic of the crisis era in Greece
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Tsipras readjusts expectations for crucial Eurogroup
PoliticsGreek Politicsmore hints regarding what he might consider an acceptable compromise. He said that any agreement... trust straight away. Some commentators noted that Tsipras failed to mention QE a single time during
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The first cut is the deepest? Greek pension reforms in context
EconomyFeaturespension funds, including public sector pensions, under a single fund known as EFKA. It abolished all... government figures have been drip-feeding hints of a post-MoU relaxation to a desperate domestic
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Newsletter 477 - 26/09/2025
reduces the chance of a single credible alternative taking power but raises the volatility of voter flows... protest energy and hints at the challenge any governing coalition will face in forging stability
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PM hits back at labour reform critics, defends 13-hour working days
PoliticsGreek Politicsnews.” He clarified that the provision already exists for dual employment and is now extended to single... - an admission that hints at disillusionment even within the ruling party’s base. The poll paints
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Newsletter 486 - 28/11/2025
PoliticsPM relies on relief, labour deal as farmers protest and Tsipras publishesGreece’s political week has been dominated by payouts, protests and a memoir that hints at comeback. Prime Minister... a single clear apology. Officials argue it will deepen fragmentation within the centre‑left
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Greek pensions laid bare
Agorapensions amounts to 884 euros. Note, though, that for around 45 percent of pensioners their monthly... and they receive on average monthly pensions of 771 euros. This is below the overall average of 884 euros since
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Newsletter 497 - 06/03/2026
a tenth of global refined aluminium production, and the closure of Hormuz has disrupted these flows. Europe relies on the region for around 20% of its aluminium imports, leaving Greek industrial players such as Metlen exposed to both supply delays and surging energy costs. Aluminium prices have risen
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If you think it's bleak for Greece now, wait until tomorrow
Agoraproductivity growth since 1970 has been averaging 0.7 percent, by far the lowest in the euro area, which
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