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Government dismisses EP rule of law resolution in midst of opposition outcry
PoliticsGreek Politicsto the standardised public university exams. He also said institutions would be required to meet criteria set
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PM pins hopes on conciliatory approach to soften farmers' protests
PoliticsGreek Politicsat the roadblocks set up across the country, but their immediate reactions suggest a softening among some
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Centre-left parties jockey for position ahead of EP elections
PoliticsGreek PoliticsInternal rumblings continue to dominate developments in SYRIZA, where the recent actions of leader Stefanos Kasselakis have set off another round of recriminations among senior party members. While the main opposition party appears locked in a state of paralysis, developments within the broader
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SYRIZA ploughs own furrow as farmers head to Athens for protest
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the year. The poll indicates that there is weaker backing for the farmers’ decision to set up
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Record year for Greek tourism raises concerns about sustainability
EconomyFeaturespopular destinations. As the sun set on a bumper tourism season, it was already becoming evident
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University bill meets with strong opposition as MPs begin debating reform
PoliticsGreek PoliticsMPs are due to begin debating on Tuesday the government’s university reform bill, which paves the way for foreign institutions to set up chapters in Greece and appears to have no support from the opposition parties. The draft law is due to be debated at parliamentary committee level before being
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Parties gear up for vote on bill permitting private universities
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThis Friday’s vote in Parliament on the government’s university reform bill provides the main political showpiece of the week as it is the latest issue over which the government and the opposition disagree. The proposal to allow foreign universities to set up branches in Greece, thereby bypassing
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Underwhelming GDP highlights investment falling short of mark
EconomyMacroeconomythan 15 pct this year. This set of conditions will tie the hands of the government regarding
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Great Expectations: Is Greece 2.0 hitting the target?
EconomyFeatureswith the rest of the EU to 5 percent as set out in the budget. A recent report by the Parliamentary
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MEPs agree to keep Tempe file open despite government's efforts to conclude inquiry
PoliticsGreek Politics. The Greek Parliament is set to adopt this week the findings of the MPs' inquiry into the crash. Just
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