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Tsipras goes to Brussels with opposition's backing, parameters of agreement
PoliticsGreek Politicsunderstanding that some of the measures will be unpopular. This phrase has already provoked... about taking over the role and it has been reported that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras spent several hours convincing him to succeed his fellow economist. The new finance minister has the advantage
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First general strike an awkward but telling moment for Tsipras
PoliticsGreek Politicsin August but are now trying to find a way to distance themselves from the measures it contained. This has... has to adopt (and what problems this may cause Tsipras further on down the line), that the party’s “honeymoon” with labour unions has come to an end and that none of the opposition parties (barring
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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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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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Govt scurries for effective Covid-19 response as opposition finds more holes to pick
PoliticsGreek Politicswould not suffice. Thessaloniki has been at the forefront of the spreading of Covid-19 in Greece over... with 764. In the meantime, the number of intubated patients in ICUs has risen to 140, which means... system, the government has ordered an 80 percent reduction in elective surgery over the next few weeks
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Impending lockdown decision highlights cabinet tensions, casts unflattering spotlight on experts
PoliticsGreek Politicsof measures has failed to prevent the emergence of a third wave of Covid-19 infections. However... by the measures has intensified. In the past week, a group of 300 catering businesses announced that they were...The government’s messaging over Covid-19 has fallen into disarray, as the looming threat
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Party leaders dispute response to cost-of-living crisis
PoliticsGreek Politicsin terms of rentals and purchases. SYRIZA has gone as far as tabling a package of measures it argues... of living and claims that his government has contributed to the crisis through its policies... that this sentiment has changed. Inflation continues to be the most troubling issue for Greek households going
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In hindsight it would have been nicer
Agoraand has suffered through repeated spending cuts and tax measures. The impact on the Greek society... with the immediate problem on the cheap. It may be that from the broader eurozone perspective the time bought has... prior to Sunday’s German elections and has been vaguely linked to Greece achieving a primary surplus
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Agreement creates array of political challenges for Tsipras, who must move fast
PoliticsGreek Politicswas one of seven SYRIZA MPs who abstained in Saturday’s meeting and has refused to give up her... prominent and has indicated she may be willing to head her own party. Greece has to pass this legislation..., which was one of the laws SYRIZA insisted on not changing. Tsipras has also been warned that he
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Moody's upgrades rating to 'B3,' amid confidence about political outlook, economic prospects
Economy, of the privately held debt has materially declined, removing any uncertainty about the judgement... programme has exceeded expectations and has been stronger than under its two earlier programmes... of automatic tax increases and spending cuts has been legislated that would be activated if needed
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