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Athens eyes multiple benefits from joining China-backed 17+1 initiative
PoliticsForeign Policyto government sources. Experts expect that there may be more investments from China in Greece, despite... criticisms he faces from New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Joining the initiative may boost... since it realises that it may not get a date for EU accession talks at June’s European Council
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Tsipras on the spot again following minister's latest outburst
PoliticsGreek Politicsparliamentary debate covers a wide range of pressing issues ahead of the EP and local elections on May 26... manner may damage the government and has made him one of its key targets. The conservatives have also... blow before the May 26 elections could prove devastating for his party’s chances.
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PM aiming to unveil expansionary fiscal measures after Easter
PoliticsGreek Politicstaxpayers with relief ahead of the European and local elections coming up in May. Prime Minister... weeks before the European Parliament and local elections on May 26. It is clear that the government’s... that may be adopted in the coming weeks will shift the political agenda back to these issues and away from
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Turkey's actions in Cypriot EEZ put Athens, Nicosia on alert
PoliticsForeign Policytension even further. In Athens, diplomatic sources have expressed concern that Turkey's move may... is expecting an escalation of tension over the Aegean ahead of the European and local elections on May 26... Ortagus shows that Washington was very cautious in its wording. Ortagus may have called Turkey's
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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... this year’s pension cuts. In a further bid to repel the attack from New Democracy ahead of the May 26... by the opposition and might sway voters before May 26.
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Confidence vote due amid toxic atmosphere, narrowing of opposition poll lead
PoliticsGreek Politicsas tensions rise ahead of the European and local elections on May 26. The personal attacks... all the stops ahead of the May 26 elections, which the conservatives hope will hand them a decisive... few days may have had an impact on public opinion. MRB questioned voters about the measures (VAT
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Tsipras, Mitsotakis tone down personal attacks but intensify clash over policies
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe May 26 European and local elections, the opposition chief held a televised news conference on Sunday... comments may be an attempt to sow some discord in the governing party ahead of May 26. A heavy defeat
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Turkey strengthens East Med claims as Greece, Cyprus seek EU support
PoliticsForeign Policythat "entitlement and delimitation are not the same thing. Islands may get zero or reduced EEZ/CS... to keep up the pressure on the EU during the next council meetings in May and June for a more robust... the EU would be willing to consider. Greek and Cypriot diplomats are also concerned that Turkey may
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Newsletter 206 -17/05/2019
further and suggested that if the economy performs well, there may be room for further measures towards... ahead of the May 26 European and local elections as it tries to drive home its message... and will only work in favour of the elite. He will find out next Sunday, May 26, whether
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Athens warned about missing fiscal targets rather than changing them unilaterally
EconomyProgrammeKlaus Regling that Greece may miss its primary surplus target this year as a result of the so-called... the lenders that the expansionary measures adopted by the Greek government may lead to this year’s..., though, that Athens may run into problems in its efforts to secure approval from the national
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