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  1. Athens boosted by Lagarde's comments on primary surplus, but no move due for now
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    -be European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde, even though Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has put... she was simply repeating the position that the IMF has held for many years, including when the third... the presidency of the ECB on November 1 and at a time that the new Greek government has been sounding

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  2. Mitsotakis buoyed by poll ratings, boost to growth narrative
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    appears to have secured strong backing for some of the key policy decisions it has taken so far... Trade Secretary Wilbur Ross has been emphasising the potential for more bilateral economic ties during his visit to Athens. In an interview with ANT-1 TV, he highlighted the cooperation that has already

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  3. Athens seeking Mitsotakis-Erdogan talks as Ankara suggests arbitration for disputes

    PoliticsForeign Policy

    intends 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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  4. Economic sentiment edges down to 107.2, consumer confidence continues to rise
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    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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  5. Athens takes stock after PM's first talks with Erdogan, Balkan leaders
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    PoliticsForeign Policy

    Mediterranean, 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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  6. Parties gear up for clash over escalating migration challenge
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    government. 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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  7. Mitsotakis eyes Christmas handout, tries to rally support for diaspora vote proposal

    PoliticsGreek Politics

    Democracy 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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  8. ND unveils migration bill seeking to tighten up asylum process, speed up returns
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    the 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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  9. Athens waits for credit rating upgrade as 10-year yield drops to new low
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    Economy

    There 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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  10. ND and SYRIZA square up as Novartis inquiry gets underway
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    was 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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