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Greek tourism building strength but needs to diversify, PWC study finds
EconomyFeaturesThe biggest concentration of travellers tends to be in five main destinations (Central Macedonia, Crete... as lesser destinations, (Peloponnese, Western Greece, Central Greece, Thessaly, East Macedonia and Thrace, North Aegean, Epirus, Western Macedonia) where activity is muted. As a further indication
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Building permits rise by 6.6 pct in September, up by 9 pct in 9M
EconomyMacroeconomy(+18.9 percent). The three largest declines in the month were noted in western Macedonia (-25.8 percent), the south Aegean (-21.9 percent) and eastern Macedonia and Thrace (-19.6 percent). It should... (211). The smallest number of absolute permits was issued in western Macedonia with 23 permits
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Budget approved as party machinations intensify
PoliticsGreek Politics, including the Macedonia name issue and the recent terrorist attack on Kathimerini newspaper and Skai TV... of the non-SYRIZA MPs that was thought likely to vote for the Macedonia name deal. His induction... on the Macedonia deal. He previously indicated that he is opposed to the agreement. Saridis said
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Building permits rise by 18 pct in Nov, beat 2017 figure in aggregate period
EconomyMacroeconomyislands (+84.4 percent), Attica (+59.8 percent), and eastern Macedonia and Thrace (+54.1 percent... percent) and western Macedonia (-15.8 percent). It should be noted that the varying and often low... permits was issued in western Macedonia with 16 permits. During the first 11 months of the year
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Athens eyes multiple benefits from joining China-backed 17+1 initiative
PoliticsForeign Policybut this could only become reality after the signing of the Prespes Agreement since North Macedonia..., the Financial Times revealed a letter by Alexis Tsipras to his counterpart from North Macedonia where he... of a decoupling the European fate of Albania and North Macedonia as the two countries will be assessed
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Building permits drop by 5.1 pct in Feb
EconomyMacroeconomypercent), and western Macedonia (-36.4 percent). The three largest increases in February were seen in eastern Macedonia and Thrace (+51.9 percent), the Ionian islands (+24.3 percent) and Attica (+20.9... Macedonia with 7 permits. During 2018, permits issued rose by 10.3 percent to 15,325. The respective
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Athens approaches Albania's political crisis, EU process with caution
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNorth Macedonia out of the equation of instability. Recent developments in Albania show how... and North Macedonia, and given the scepticism of certain EU member states relevant decisions..., quite likely led by New Democracy, will decide on whether Albania and North Macedonia are eligible
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Athens seeking Mitsotakis-Erdogan talks as Ankara suggests arbitration for disputes
PoliticsForeign Policyis poised to consent for a date for North Macedonia in October or whether he is in favour... with North Macedonia and he reiterated that the deal may be “nationally damaging” but cannot... the “Macedonian brand.” He also left open the possibility of meeting with his counterpart from North Macedonia
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Building permits increase by 4.7 pct in June
EconomyMacroeconomydecreases were seen in western Macedonia (-50 percent), Peloponnese (-22.4 percent) and western Greece (-21 percent). The three largest rises were seen in eastern Macedonia and Thrace (+118.9 percent... number of absolute permits was issued in the western Macedonia with 16 permits. During the first six
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Athens takes stock after PM's first talks with Erdogan, Balkan leaders
PoliticsForeign Policywith North Macedonia’s Zoran Zaev. The Greek side appears satisfied with his determination to implement all... to the neighbouring country by its new name. In his talks with his counterpart from North Macedonia he... and North Macedonia, according to a leaked first Conclusions draft in Bloomberg. The Greek
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