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Athens facing diplomatic developments on several fronts in September
PoliticsForeign Policythe two sides. The Greek government believes that this tactic may not solve all the problems but helps... interventions from the EU and NATO, which may have played a significant role in convincing Ankara... and the US may affect developments. This has not deterred Athens from pursuing closer ties
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Retail turnover in June grows strongly led by fuel and supermarket sales
EconomyMacroeconomypercent rise in May, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday. The headline index... down 4.2 percent growth in May. As with the sales index, February has been the only month this year... to 74.4 from 74.1 in May, while volumes stayed flat at 73.2. The latest business indicators for August
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Greece's golden visa scheme brings revenues, but risks as well
EconomyFeaturesevaders, and money launderers who may need new identities or bolt-holes on short notice,” the report... of property taxes. The data available so far shows that the decline has been arrested, and prices may.... However, it is undoubtedly a contributing factor, and one which policy makers may have to take note
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Foreign minister quits government, heaping pressure on Tsipras
PoliticsGreek Politicsin the next elections, he may feel that he can create political alliances that might stand him in good....” This may reflect the frustration that has built up between the two men over the last three years... of foreign policy, the one potential change that Kotzias’s departure may trigger is a thawing
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Tsipras faces challenges ahead on multiple foreign policy fronts
PoliticsForeign Policywith the US which was about to begin, when Nikos Kotzias would have visited Washington in December may... will probably set it aside knowing that this may cause more or less the same reactions with the Prespes..., the Ministry itself may have a chance to operate in a more institutional way, as has been the case with most
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Developments, poll data spark new round of speculation over elections
PoliticsGreek Politicsof Greece, although 36 percent support the deal. May vote Tsipras and SYRIZA officials will hope, though... at the same time as the European and local votes towards the end of May still seems the most likely... date a foregone conclusion. A general election in May or later would also ensure that the current
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Breaking up is hard to do
Agora, the UK Prime Minister Theresa May travelled to Brussels to take part in the meeting of the European..., is related to the status of the Irish Border post-Brexit. Theresa May has insisted that the result... will be leaving both the EU single market and the customs union. At the same time, May’s government has
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Kammenos prepares to quit coalition amid ANEL unrest, issues to settle with PM
PoliticsGreek Politicson Monday that approving the Prespes Agreement may be in Greece’s interests and that Kammenos is wrong... before the ballot takes place. If he opts for the latter, this may seriously damage Tsipras’s... to take place in May.
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Merkel backing for name deal overshadowed by coalition leaders' crucial talks
PoliticsGreek Politics. Reports on Friday suggest that Tsipras may even meet with Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos... for to avoid calling snap elections. To Potami MP Spyros Danellis is seen as another deputy that may... that Tsipras is expecting to pick up four votes for the name deal from To Potami, this may be an obstacle
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Tsipras goes big on minimum wage, hoping to enhance election hopes
PoliticsGreek Politicsto distract voters’ attention from the Macedonia name deal. It appears that the centre-right party may invest... of remaining in power until the autumn and not calling snap elections in May, which has been..., European Parliament elections at the end of May could prove damaging for SYRIZA, sending the message
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