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Will Tsipras move to centre stage to secure deal with lenders?
PoliticsGreek Politicshis seal of approval and he will then have to convince his party to accept it. Even though SYRIZA has... the government deals with sit-in protests by anti-establishment groups. The issue has already caused friction... Ministry and placing it with the Justice Ministry. “The time for Alexis Tsipras has arrived,” Panousis
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Greece eyes temporary solution to liquidity problem from Brussels Group talks
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe biggest representation the coalition has sent to negotiations so far and, along with the breadth... be in a position to cover the next payment of about 200 million euros to the IMF, which has been... that there has been progress in talks between Greece and creditors, thereby freeing up the ECB
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Foreign minister's visit to Ankara sparks hope of new era in Greek-Turkish ties
PoliticsForeign PolicyA visit by Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias to Turkey this week has given fresh hope...) as it has been nicknamed, on Tuesday. The Greek envoy explained that the Indians used to say when someone is surrounded by stones he has three options: to throw these stones against his neighbor
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SYRIZA caught in push and pull between voters and members over deal
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has so far not had any impact on minimising the dissenting voices in his party. Tsipras has not appeared at the recent meetings of party bodies. At this moment.... In order to keep the budget on track, the government has had to spend much less than planned. Budget
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As talks enter final stretch, Tsipras addresses broad, varied audience
PoliticsGreek Politicsaddresses the current negotiations with lenders, arguing that Greece has performed a considerable adjustment over the last few years. Tsipras also claimsthat his government has taken positive steps since coming to power, such as tackling triangular transactions, and has presented a range
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PASOK prepares to change leader but perhaps not its fortune
PoliticsGreek Politicsagainst them in public opinion. The 40-year-old Konstantinopoulos has been an MP since 2009 but has only... but also because the number of Socialist lawmakers has dwindled (now at just 13), giving greater... suggests something dramatic is needed to revive its fortunes or the Greek centre left has to make
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Tsipras runs gauntlet as he seeks approval for proposals from cabinet, lenders
PoliticsGreek Politicscontain growth policies means he has not closed the door completely on a potential agreement. The government has already been arguing that the deal it is searching for gives Greece greater security... joined them on Thursday, which is the first time he has positioned himself publicly on the issue
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Newsletter 34 - 10/07/2015
. The government wants another 7.5 billion euros that Greece has paid so far in 2015 for external debt... and 200 million in 2016. The government has also committed to implement the Council of State ruling... sources, local media indicate credit card usage has surged by 50 percent in the last two weeks, mostly
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Greek business feeling the pinch from capital controls
EconomyThe imposition of capital controls a month ago has taken a heavy toll on Greek companies, from... losses in excess of 40 percent. According to market sources, the drop in corporate turnover has..., processes have become lengthier and costlier while in many sectors product distribution has been reduced
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SYRIZA seen marginally ahead as Tsipras and Meimarakis go head-to-head
PoliticsGreek PoliticsMeimarakis’s relaxed style, which has won admirers over the past few weeks. The conservative leader gave... that SYRIZA has edged ahead of New Democracy over the past few days. The survey shows SYRIZA on 28.5... together by Bloomberg has SYRIZA one percentage point ahead of New Democracy. One explanation for SYRIZA
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