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Athens seeking Mitsotakis-Erdogan talks as Ankara suggests arbitration for disputes
PoliticsForeign Policyintends to make a substantial re-start in Greek–Turkish relations he has to prove it through actions... numerous behind-the-scenes talks between the two sides, but no government has ever suggested openly any... the differences with Turkey has always been a kind of taboo. Greek governments have always favoured the so
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ND unveils development bill it sees as catalyst for growth
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government has unveiled its development bill, which New Democracy hopes will act as a catalyst... results Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised. The large document has been put to public..., as well as the more and better-paid jobs, that Mitsotakis has promised voters. Critics are certain
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Economic sentiment edges down to 107.2, consumer confidence continues to rise
EconomyMacroeconomy, European Commission (EC) figures showed on Friday. As of August’s reading, the index has remained above 100 points for seven consecutive months. Compared to September 2018, the ESI has increased by 6.6... of 3.2 points noted in April 2000. Compared to September 2018, consumer confidence has shown a notable
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Athens takes stock after PM's first talks with Erdogan, Balkan leaders
PoliticsForeign PolicyMediterranean, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias has expressed the government’s intention to cooperate with Turkey in the sectors of Tourism and Energy. Speaking to Bloomberg, Nikos Dendias has said “we need..., stressing the need for both communities to reach a compromise. He has also talked about “gunboat diplomacy
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Parties gear up for clash over escalating migration challenge
PoliticsGreek Politicsgovernment. The question has been submitted by MeRa25 leader Yanis Varoufakis. It concerns the Moria camp on Lesvos, where a recent upsurge in arrivals has been accompanied by fatal accidents involving... than its capacity. The pressing nature of the situation on Lesvos and other islands has placed
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Mitsotakis eyes Christmas handout, tries to rally support for diaspora vote proposal
PoliticsGreek PoliticsDemocracy has made tackling income disparity its “number one priority.” The comment about a potential... to meet and exceed its goals. “If you try to spin a fake reality, especially in Greece which has... straight away. For this to happen, 200 out of 300 MPs must vote in favour. However, SYRIZA has already
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ND unveils migration bill seeking to tighten up asylum process, speed up returns
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe new asylum system. The bill, which has been put to public consultation, was drafted after... say that one of the reasons that Greece has experienced overcrowding is because the process has been... a special health card and allowed to work after the initial six-month period has expired, until
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Athens waits for credit rating upgrade as 10-year yield drops to new low
EconomyThere has been a continuous flow of positive messages from the sovereign debt market for Greek.... It has moved since to 1.28 percent as the desire for yield in a negative rates environment in the fixed income market has made GGBs an attractive prospect. Earlier in the month, Greek debt managers
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Athens hopes IMF prepayment go-ahead aids case for lower fiscal targets
EconomyProgrammeof the loan it has received from the IMF, which carries an interest rate of 4.9 percent. The move.... ESM managing director Klaus Regling has already publicly backed the move, even when the SYRIZA... for lower primary surplus targets in the coming years. Although Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has
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ND and SYRIZA square up as Novartis inquiry gets underway
PoliticsGreek Politicswas due to begin on Tuesday. The issue has provided the greatest flashpoint during New Democracy’s... issue, Novartis has been the only item on the political agenda that has fuelled friction between the government and the opposition since the national elections. During this time, SYRIZA has mostly
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