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New migration law passes amid questions over Chios tragedy
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor legal migration. The government argues the package creates a “modern and effective” model... in the first place, calling for deeper cooperation with Ankara to curb smugglers who, he said, “cannot
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Mitsotakis heads on diplomatic tour of key capitals carrying vital questions
PoliticsForeign Policyincludes Rome, Berlin, and, finally, New York. His visit to Rome on May 12 has been long overdue..., and Italy—maintain close ties with Ankara and do not foresee obstacles to the sale. However, Germany halted... that Turkey was a key topic during their meeting. Asked about Ankara’s potential participation in European
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Athens alarmed by renewed Turkish airspace violations amid maritime tensions
PoliticsForeign Policythat Ankara may be testing a return to older patterns of military pressure after nearly three years... to assessments circulating in both Greece and Turkey, Ankara may be seeking to demonstrate internally... in March and May 2026. Greek authorities note that these incidents are difficult to justify
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As imports rise, Greek C/A balance flips back to deficit in May
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece's May current account (C/A) balance showed a deficit of 246.2 million from a surplus of 69.6... and ships, the trade balance in May did not show any meaningful change, while exports grew faster than... percent). Despite the weak performance posted in May, the 5-month C/A deficit shrank by 25 percent
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Economic sentiment, consumer confidence down for third straight month in May
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s economic sentiment (ESI) continued heading south for the third successive month in May, when it fell by 1.3 points to 91.4 in May from 92.7 in April, according to the European Commission. The May figure is the lowest reading since December 2013. Since the beginning of 2015, ESI has dropped
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Eurosystem funding drops by 399 mln in May, ELA collateral falls to zero
EconomyMacroeconomyGreek banks’ Eurosystem funding fell by 399 million euros month-on-month (MoM) in May, the monthly... the year so far. The movements in May largely reflect a fall of 397 million euros in European Central Bank... funding in May came to 8.07 billion euros as mentioned, along with ELA funding totalling just 1
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Tsipras eyes movement on EEZ after second Greece, Cyprus and Egypt pact
PoliticsForeign Policyon maritime and energy issues, remains a stumbling block towards opening up this process to Ankara... comments may trigger a breakthrough in the process, bringing all the countries in the area... of antagonising Turkey but the decision to mark out their EEZs in areas where Ankara has no claims
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In Erdogan's shadow
Agoraas adding to the momentum built up by the formulation of the EU-Turkey Action Plan to provide Ankara... in is that that there seems to be a lack of viable alternatives. This means that Sunday’s result may be the most manageable... created more problems for those trying to get Ankara to conform. For Greece, the inclusion of the far
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Benefits and banana skins for Greece in EU-Turkey refugee deal
PoliticsForeign Policyfrom making the crossing and to offer Ankara incentives to take part in the process. However.... At the same time, Turkey has failed to implement the 2005 Additional Protocol to the Ankara Agreement... agreeing to open its ports and airports to Cypriot ships and airplanes. However, Ankara is said
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Newsletter 66 - 11/03/2016
a surprise as back-channel negotiations between Berlin and Ankara led to the drafting of a plan for EU... political friction, with New Democracy adopting a more critical stance of the government. Greeks may... Greece. Ankara has already rushed to say it will not accept those who are already stuck in Greece
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