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Cyprus invasion anniversary generates new friction in Greek-Turkish relations
PoliticsForeign Policy– that both sides will avoid making remarks that would rile each other. “I told him [Mitsotakis] that there won’t be remarks that will irk either side and he said he shared the same view. However, Defence
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Athens and Ankara keep eyes on domestic audiences as talks continue
PoliticsForeign Policytalks. Concerns about the Greek side caving in were fueled by recent remarks made by Fidan, who... with Greece. The remarks sparked strong reactions in Athens. Greek diplomatic sources reaffirmed
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Greek-Turkish tensions flare over Turkey’s bid to join SAFE
PoliticsForeign Policybe no discussion.” Fidan’s remarks came just two days after the German Foreign Minister visited Ankara... tensions. Media reports suggest Mitsotakis’ remarks coincided with diplomatic activity from Washington
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PM’s rivals rally to farmers’ cause as protests continue across country
PoliticsGreek Politicsof New Democracy’s past, intervened over the weekend with remarks that underscored the political... Samaras, Karamanlis’s remarks nonetheless highlighted internal unease. The interventions of Samaras
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Farmers’ protests escalate as political veterans express concerns about democracy
PoliticsGreek Politics. Samaras’s remarks appeared to be a political signal, reinforcing his image as a dissenter and fuelling... the quality of governance and that rule of law safeguards must be defended. His remarks added to a record
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Gov't submits multi-bill to pave way for next bailout tranches
EconomyProgrammeto pay the monthly instalment, the government will grant a subsidy that will burden budget... allowing taxpayers to pay their debt to the state in up to 100 instalments, the grace period of 30 days... for each child. According to the Finance Ministry, the income threshold was set at 8,180 euros
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Revenues of 1 pct of GDP targeted from changes to income tax and solidarity levy
Economy20,000 euros. Those with annual income of 25,000 euros would have to pay additional taxes of 626 euros, which would be an increase of 15 percent on what they pay at the moment. For incomes of 35,000.... The latest government proposal included a lowering of the tax-free threshold for salary earners
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Greek ministers still hopeful of reaching deal with creditors this month
Economy-employed, adding that 92 percent of self-employed with annual income below 30,000 euros would pay lower... on the impact of the pension reform, he stressed that 80 percent of self employed would pay lower... and solidarity levy, as well as the lowering of the tax-free threshold to 9,091 euros from its
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Newsletter 111 - 17/03/2017
), who did not have to pay any personal income tax in 2016, would have to pay as of 2019, assuming.... The IMF has demanded a reduction in the tax-free threshold, aiming for additional revenues of 1 percent of GDP (1.8 billion) as of 2019. This would entail pushing the tax-free threshold down
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Increase of 11 pct in minimum wage to have knock-on effect in economy
Economyminimum wage of 650 euros gross translates into 546 euros net pay and is almost 64 euros higher... will see pay rises as their salary is based on the minimum wage. Knock-on effect Additionally..., surpassing the upper threshold of the committee of wise men that had recommended a rise between 5 and 10
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