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Set-to in Ankara well received in Athens, where Covid-19 data causes worry
PoliticsGreek Politicsanother worrying set of Covid-19 numbers for Greece on Thursday. Authorities reported 104 deaths, which
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PM set to prolong coal use, sparking complaints about energy policy U-turn
PoliticsGreek Politicscommitment to remove coal from the energy mix on the ambitious schedule it set shortly after coming
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New labour law set to cause friction, as surprise candidate launches SYRIZA leadership bid
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAfter a summer of challenging developments, New Democracy’s latest labour reform initiative is set to be the first true test of the party’s legislative agenda since its return to power in June. In the SYRIZA camp, meanwhile, a new candidate has shaken up the leadership campaign with a surprise bid
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PM prepares to set out policy agenda, SYRIZA gears up for leadership vote
PoliticsGreek Politicsis expected to set out his structural reform agenda for New Democracy’s second four-year term
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Controversial labour law set to usher in radical changes to employment practices
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy is moving ahead with draft legislation set to introduce sweeping changes to employment law. The bill, which introduces controversial concepts such as “zero hours” contracts, has been condemned by most opposition parties and labour unions in the latest dispute over workplace rights
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Unpopular tax bill set to become law despite objections
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy’s legislation against tax evasion looks set to clear the final hurdle today in the teeth of strong objections from opposition parties and legal concerns raised by Parliament’s scientific council. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis threw his weight behind Finance Minister Kostis
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Opposition set to back same-sex marriage bill, easing passage through Parliament
PoliticsGreek Politicsto legislation that would allow foreign universities to set up branches in Greece, sidestepping Article 16
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Rivalry between New Democracy and PASOK set for revival
PoliticsGreek PoliticsStefanos Kasselakis is set to launch his own party. When these numbers are projected into an election
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Athens wary as exploratory talks with Turkey approach
PoliticsForeign Policyin Berlin early in 2021. For Greece, a key condition for resuming the exploratory talks was set out... added. Ideally for Greece a time to re-engage in a new round - the 61st - of exploratory talks could...,” said Dendias. Either way, it appears certain that in the weeks to come Athens will engage in new
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Greek Manufacturing PMI down to 48.3 pts in January, reaches 15-month low
EconomyMacroeconomyAfter rising in the preceding three months, Greece’s Manufacturing PMI dropped by 1.1 points to 48.3 in January from 49.4 in December, according to Markit. The headline figure fell to a 15-month low... new orders led also purchases of raw materials and semi-finished goods at lower levels. Furthermore
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