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Haftar defeats prompt Athens to take fresh look at Libya crisis
PoliticsForeign PolicyDevelopments in Libya, where a UN-backed government of National Accord (GNA) supported militarily... in Libya. The recent military victories for the GNA have led to nearly all of western Libya being... what is going on in Libya, whose future has become unpredictable. The Greek side turned to Marshall
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Credit contraction slightly accelerates to 1 pct in May on deductions of 395 mln
EconomyMacroeconomyto 159 million in May, extending the five-month figure to 812 million. The balance decreased to 60.45...The pace of credit contraction in the Greek market slightly accelerated to 1 percent in May from... in May, from additions of 659 million in April. The May figure is the highest negative reading since
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FM heads to Ankara for rare talks as Greece and Turkey court Libya
PoliticsForeign Policymemorandum, which the Greek side is seeking to be annulled. Return to Libya The very same issue topped the agenda of talks between Mitsotakis and Libya’s al-Menfi on Wednesday in Athens. Following... and Libya on the delimitation of the maritime zones.” Mitsotakis also said that Athens aimed to reset
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FM rallies opposition to Turkey-Libya deal as Athens prepares for EastMed signing
PoliticsForeign Policyfrom Ankara’s side, especially following the signing of two memoranda with Libya. In this context... announcement said that talks centred on the situation in Libya and prospects of ending the civil... of how crucial Athens feels the situation with Turkey is. It may also be a sign that the Greek
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Greece, Turkey launch new round of talks as Libya sea deal casts shadow
PoliticsForeign Policywhich will focus, among other things, on the ongoing developments in Libya. According to media... in Libya on November 29, 2019. The inclusion of the memorandum’s sea zone maps in the UN's database... 2020. The Greek side tabled a list with additional activities in May 2019. According to press
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Rise in overdue contributions slows to 310 mln in Q3, total at 16.9 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyThe rise in unpaid social security contributions (SSCs) slowed quarter on quarter (QoQ) to 310 million euros in Q3 of 2016, from 831 million in Q2. The outstanding amount reaching 16.92 billion, the quarterly bulletin of the single SSC collection centre (KEAO) displayed on Monday. The increase
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Budget primary confirmed at deficit of 1.47 bln in Jan as taxes dwindle
EconomyMacroeconomy. Net revenues came to 3.85 billion euros, below target by 812 million euros. The monthly primary... a deficit of 782 million euros for the month.
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Migration opens new front for government after Libya snub
PoliticsGreek Politicsat the border of Libya where it had arrived for talks on managing Mediterranean boat crossings. Plevris was part... managing migration flows to Europe from the breakaway region of eastern Libya. Scheduled talks... Libya stem the flows to ease pressure on the island of Crete, which has seen a steep increase
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Data protection ruling adds to pressure on New Democracy from ranks
PoliticsGreek Politicsof State. In May, the Interior Ministry received a fine of 400,000 euros and Asimakopoulou herself... relevant, suggesting that he may be biding his time and eyeing a comeback as a unifying figure after... foreclosures and prescription costs, while another of the MPs at the meeting, Nikitas Kaklamanis, had
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Approach to protests, policing poses a new quandary for government
PoliticsGreek Politicsis certainly one where the conservatives feel they can eat away at the strong support for the government... politics. While the police may be keener on a tougher stance, SYRIZA will be fearful of the impact... portfolio from the Interior Ministry to the Justice Ministry amid concerns that Panousis
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