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Bumper year for business launches in 2019, according to registry
EconomyFeaturesData from the General Commercial Register database (GEMI) has shown that the number of companies... in 2017 and has picked up pace ever since, hinting at the positive sentiment that business owners feel... stable amount of companies launching across recent years, which has led to the strong positive
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What's behind Erdogan's decision to wave migrants through to Greece?
Agorafrom the EU. In Greece, the tension generated on the Evros border and in the Aegean has been viewed mostly through the prism of fraught Greek-Turkish relations. But this has obscured the bigger picture... for a safe zone must be seen. This is not a new idea. Turkey has floated it numerous times and has
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Efforts to boost health system continue amid questions about govt strategy
PoliticsGreek Politicswith the pandemic. Health workers’ union POEDIN has raised a complaint about a lack of medical supplies, warning..., because it has given the health system valuable time to gear up for the expected surge... of ICU beds has been increased from 565 in January to 685 by adding beds from the private sector
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Public support for ND's handling of crisis still strong, SYRIZA looks for weak points
PoliticsGreek Politicsare not particularly pleased with how Tsipras has performed during the crisis. It is not clear if this is because... that the party has been too unstructured in its approach, with some officials being vociferous about... Xanthos, who has been applauded by some commentators for acknowledging the way in which the government
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Waiting for Eurogroup outcome, ND and SYRIZA focus on economic interventions
PoliticsGreek Politicsto suppress the spread of the disease, the government has stepped up restrictions on some islands, amid fears... as this amounts to the 2 pct of GDP envelope that has been agreed by the eurozone. However, the government is wary that this might come with conditions reminiscent of the bailout programmes that Greece has been
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Despite satisfaction with Covid-19 numbers, govt not eyeing let-up in restrictions
PoliticsGreek Politicsthis year. The government is insisting that it has no intention of lifting any of the current... be linear and would have to be adjusted according to the data regarding how the virus has spread... limited the impact of Covid-19 is in Greece compared to other countries in Western Europe. This has
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ND focussed on keeping coronavirus numbers down in build-up to Greek Easter
PoliticsGreek PoliticsHardalias has asked prosecutors to launch proceedings. The incident on Corfu was particularly... homes. Hardalias has already indicated that traffic police will be on alert for increased traffic..., Migration Policy Minister Notis Mitarakis said the government has launched a “Stay in Camps” campaign
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Primary residences back in focus as Athens waits for recovery fund decision
PoliticsGreek Politicsdividing lines is between whether the financing will be made available in the form of grants as has.... Given it already has a large stockpile of public debt, Greece favours a method that would avoid... scheme before the economic impact from the coronavirus has blown over would give rise to negative
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Athens ups diplomatic effort as Turkey plans hydrocarbon research in Greek continental shelf
PoliticsForeign Policytransgressions by Turkey. Greece has launched a new round of diplomatic contacts with the aim... outlining areas of the Greek continental shelf where the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) has applied for exploration permits. According to diplomatic sources in Athens, the Foreign Ministry has
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Amid crowding concerns, officials reject idea of return to full lockdown
PoliticsGreek Politics, the president of the Panhellenic Medical Association has stressed the need for public adherence... that the first wave of the pandemic has passed, “it is true that there has been a relaxation, we have... to self-isolate. Communication funds The government has come under fire again for its use
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