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Coalition feels wrath on pensions but not in opposition's interest to push hard
PoliticsGreek Politicsin was highlighted by the strong turnout for Thursday’s general strike in Athens and other parts of the country
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Gov't proposes easing impact of pension reforms on self-employed for three years
EconomyIn an effort to calm the strong objections raised by the self-employed (doctors, engineers and lawyers), who are insured in the United Fund of Independent Employees (ETAA), Labour Minister Giorgos Katrougalos presented on Monday a new proposal for a 3-year transition period to soften the impact
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Bailout review differences feed speculation about Tsipras turning to elections
PoliticsGreek Politics, and another strong tourism season. In the meantime, the government is pressing ahead with its non-bailout
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Unemployment down slightly to 24.6 pct in November
EconomyMacroeconomyby 42,600, largely due to the strong tourism season that mitigated the uncertainty surrounding
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Building activity rebounds 7.2 pct in November
EconomyMacroeconomyconfidence indicator released by the European Commission displayed a strong rise of 11.2 points
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Mapping the views of the Greeks
Societysomewhat milder by November, after the increase in refugee arrivals) and a very strong minority
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Clock ticks on bailout review but big gaps remain between Greece, lenders
EconomyProgrammethere is a strong possibility that it will try to find a way by which it will not have to pay out the money
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Unresolved pensions issues complicate the fiscal front
EconomyProgrammeConfirming initial indications, farmers appear disappointed and reluctant to accept the government proposal presented by the Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday. Taking also into account the continued strong objection of self-employed to the proposed link of social security contributions
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Surprise 0.1 pct QoQ rise in Q4 GDP on investment rebound, 2015 recession at 0.3 pct
EconomyMacroeconomy, it also improved 5.7 percent YoY. The strong rebound in Q4 largely relates to machinery
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PASOK leader seeks alliances to improve party's footing
PoliticsGreek PoliticsMPs) to try to merge with that of Potami (11MPs) to create a 27-seat strong presence in the House
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