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You've heard the Greek crisis myths, now here are some truths
AgoraThere are certain truths about the Greek crisis. The main one is that Greece got itself into an utter mess by 2009. This came about as a result of two serious errors. Firstly, at a political... to 2013 tourism revenues were badly hit by political uncertainty and certain eurozone partners questioning
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Newsletter 16 - 20/02/2015
Tackling the revenue lag EU institutions may object to certain changes for paying tax arrears One of the first initiatives announced by the new government relates to the settlement of unpaid tax... is certain to be tested. Deflation accelerates in January There was an acceleration in the decline of Greece
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Tsipras hopes to muddle through, avoid internal clash for now
PoliticsGreek Politicsfunding in return for certain reforms. Deputy Prime Minister Yiannis Dragasakis outlined Greece’s position... limit and the early disbursement of bailout sub-tranches in return for certain reforms. Tsipras
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Court ruling on pension cuts could create new problem in talks, fiscal plans
EconomyProgrammecertain what form the final ruling by Greece’s highest administrative court on pension cuts will take. It does seem certain, though, that the decision will have a serious fiscal impact. According
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The main political scenarios ahead for Greece should it reach a deal with lenders
PoliticsGreek Politicspain on the less well off while also tackling inequalities. Tsipras is certain to make the most.... It is not certain, though, that this will convince enough people in his party before he brings
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In tight election race, rare TV debate carries element of unknown
PoliticsGreek Politicselections has given it a certain unknown quantity. There will be seven participants: SYRIZA: Alexis Tsipras..., there are certain elements that could have an impact. These include the fact that it will be the first
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Newsletter 43 - 18/09/2015
around 70,000 votes decided the contest in PASOK’s favour over New Democracy. There are certain... in which Tsipras ran the country between January and August is – to a certain extent – mirrored
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Government meets resistance on TV permits and revenues chief
PoliticsGreek Politicsis certain to be part of the discussion this week with lenders' representatives and Tsipras faces... tender for permits. It also sets certain criteria for the size and type of companies that can bid
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First general strike an awkward but telling moment for Tsipras
PoliticsGreek Politicsby the end of October. The announcement of the proposals is certain to send shockwaves through society... have to a certain extend boxed themselves into a corner as they voted for the third memorandum
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Positive mood but little substance in Tsipras's Turkey visit
PoliticsForeign Policyit "in a positive light" but stressed that certain conditions would have to be met. He hinted that if these conditions are met, then certain chapters in the EU-Turkey accession process could open. Government
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