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Unemployment at 19.1 pct in June, under 20 pct for second month
EconomyMacroeconomyrevised rate of 19.3 percent in May, the Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed... consecutive month that unemployment has remained under 20 percent. Before May’s figure, the last time... to improve. In June, there were 12,624 fewer unemployed compared to May, a fall of 1.4 percent. Against
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Newsletter 174 -14/09/2018
involved argued that while some mistakes may have been made, the response from authorities was correct... and European Parliament) in May, or a vote any sooner. Earlier, his coalition partner Defence Minister Panos... kind of velvet divorce being agreed with ANEL. This is why May is seen as the most likely date
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Tsipras and Kammenos vow to stick together until further notice
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor the coalition. This may allow Tsipras to get the parliamentary majority for the Prespes Agreement and then call snap elections for May, which is thought to be his target anyway. This way, both leaders would... term. The prime minister’s apparent reason for wanting elections in May, rather than when the term ends
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Tsipras ready to stay course on Macedonia name deal despite domestic uncertainty
PoliticsGreek Politicsin Greek Parliament may also vote in favour of the diplomatic settlement. No confidence Tsipras may face... Democracy may submit a censure motion, prompting a vote of no confidence before or after the vote... there was no reason to withdraw his support for the coalition. It has also been speculated that Tsipras may
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ANEL adds to uncertainty over Macedonia name deal and its political impact
PoliticsGreek Politicshow the Greek political scene may be affected if the deal is approved. Speaking on a political talk.... This may also lead Greece to snap elections, which New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been... “Macedonia.” This indicates that his comments may be an effort of one-upmanship as ANEL tries
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Pension deal rekindles speculation about election date
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe end of May. The indications are that no firm decision has been taken so far and that the issue... that SYRIZA’s fortunes may enjoy a revival over the next couple of months. The prime minister and his... as possible. May seems like a logical option under these conditions because it will be before
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New Democracy increases pressure on potential supporters of Prespes Agreement
PoliticsGreek Politicson To Potami leader Stavros Theodorakis and his three other MPs, they may have a chance of preventing... pull his ministers out of the government, Tsipras may find it difficult to carry on after.... It appears that he would like the vote to be held either in May, at the same time or before
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New court verdict adds to concern about impact of backpay on fiscal balance
EconomyProgrammecould be facing an additional spending outlay that may threaten to derail plans to maintain.... After Greece signed the first programme in May 2010 it replaced the 13th and 14th salary bonuses... reform it adopted in May 2016, known as the Katrougalos law, named after the then labour minister
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SYRIZA scrutinised over watchdog appointment as education hirings confirmed
PoliticsGreek Politicsto turn Greece’s institutions into its own domain. Conservative officials suggested that Thanou may... form the genuine concerns there may be about whether Thanou is a suitable person to head... headlines for voters who may be swayed by such developments. Along the same lines, Education Minister
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Encouragement for Tsipras ahead of key vote on name deal
PoliticsGreek PoliticsDemocracy. There have been suggestions in the Greek media that Tsipras may seek to hit back... has already raised the issue with European Commission officials and it has been claimed that he may... of calling snap elections in May, which many observers consider to be the most likely choice for the prime
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