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Tsipras turns down last-minute Juncker offer, plans to stand aside if 'Yes' wins
PoliticsGreek Politicsbeing allowed to make one more change to the document in relation to the reform of the solidarity... to extend the Greek programme for one month. 5) Tsipras and his government campaign for the “Yes” vote ahead.... The two major questions that Tsipras’s comments leave are whether just he would resign if there is a “Yes
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Athens in quandary over IMF as Fund's role in bailout is firmed up
PoliticsGreek Politicsto try to achieve one without the IMF rejecting some of the fiscal measures the coalition feels... to resign. As we mentioned last week, Mitsotakis’s decision to adopt a more aggressive approach... to hold on to some of his supporters. Increasing the level of polarisation is one way to rally his
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SYRIZA not entirely behind plans for changes to constitution, electoral system
PoliticsGreek Politicsattended the “Resign” (Paraiteitheite) demonstration, which was organised via social media and sought... the organisers attempts to distance themselves from political parties, three New Democracy MPs and one..., who was one of the conservative lawmakers that attended, gave a positive spin to proceedings
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Government's relationship with Stournaras teeters again
PoliticsForeign Policynominations for the positions of chairman and CEO at Attica Bank. One of the nominees was Gerasimos... backed by Kalogritsas was one of the four successful bidders. This means a series of events... that the government-appointed members of the board of directors at Attica Bank resign as part
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Government steps in as NBG row takes new twist
EconomyBankingJust one day after the election of the new chairman at the National Bank of Greece (NBG), which... as the new non-executive chairman with twelve BoD members voting in favour of his appointment, while one... Thomopoulos, to resign. According to reports, the HFSF General Council is expected to convene on Monday
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Tsipras tweaks message as chance of review compromise emerges
PoliticsGreek Politicsof principle.” One of the government’s lines of defence against the upfront legislation of measures... that his administration was left with no option but to reach a compromise. One doubt regarding... that he would rather resign than agree to a reduction of the tax-free threshold. Tsakalotos appears
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Athens grapples with awkward reduction of tax-free threshold
EconomyProgrammewas reduced to 8,636 euros for a single person, to 8,863 and 9,090 euros for a family with one child... mark he would resign and vote against that legislation in the Parliament. Almost a year later, the reduction in the tax-free threshold is one of the measures that the government has agreed
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Tsipras clears hurdle but isn't over finishing line
AgoraMinister Euclid Tsakalotos had once said he would resign rather than reduce the tax-free threshold... million pensioners would be affected. Labour Minister Efi Achtsioglou claimed only one in three... a much more attractive legacy than the one he currently has, even if it is unlikely to be enough to get
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Tsipras eyes review conclusion, insists SYRIZA patience will pay off
PoliticsGreek Politicsas the matter is still under discussion with the lenders. One of the possibilities being discussed... and migrants, especially with winter coming. Some reports suggested that Mouzalas threatened to resign... under one in three of those questioned (31 percent) said the visit, which included a meeting with US
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Deadly wildfires likely to heap pressure on Tsipras and ministers
PoliticsGreek Politics, near Kalamos – one of the areas affected by Monday’s blaze. However, last year’s fire did not lead.... One of the phrases used by government officials at the time was that of authorities facing... probably be calls for ministers to resign in the coming days but the government is likely to resist
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