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  1. Despite stumbling blocks, Athens more upbeat after latest talks on name issue
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    PoliticsForeign Policy

    and the formula for the use of the new name. With regard to the constitution, Athens is seeking changes...Athens seems to be more optimistic about a possible solution on the Macedonia name issue following... of Macedonia (FYROM), and UN special envoy Matthew Nimetz in Vienna last Friday. Diplomatic sources

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  2. Athens prods EU to resume enlargement process for Western Balkans
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    PoliticsForeign Policy

    Macedonia and Albania,” noted Mitsotakis in his article. Despite the Greek PM’s ambitions and optimism, especially with regard to clearing the accession path for Greece’s two neighboring countries... the EU budget and especially plans by the prime minister to lift the veto on North Macedonia starting

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  3. Tsipras and Mitsotakis head in opposite directions over talks with Skopje
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    in views between SYRIZA and Independent Greeks (ANEL) is one of the areas that Mitsotakis focussed... different paths over the Macedonia name issue on Wednesday in what appears will be a major political..., his counterpart from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), in Davos and the pair

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  4. Large rally over name issue ramps up pressure on Tsipras
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    . The Independent Greeks (ANEL) leader made a separate comment regarding the demonstration. “The unity of Greeks... of Macedonia (FYROM) despite another large protest on this issue. Tens of thousands of people (the police... to Greece’s neighbour being allowed to use the name “Macedonia.” An opinion poll by the University

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  5. Neither necessary, nor good

    Agora

    with the Independent Greeks (ANEL), a party that has espoused populist, nationalist, racist and conspiracy-theorist... pliable. However, being in government with ANEL is not the straightforward, guilt-free politics that Tsipras imagines. In political terms, he is dining with the devil. His first alliance with ANEL

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  6. Newsletter 29 - 05/06/2015

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    . The number of inactive people rose to 3.37 million, the highest since March 2013. March saw the number... if this means further cuts and tax hikes. A recent University of Macedonia survey indicated that 55 percent... in 2018. The new targets are lower than those in the current memorandum (which were binding

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  7. From pipe dreams to power cables: the changing map of Greece's energy ambitions
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    Agora

    the uptake of natural gas for heating. At the same time, however, 2022 saw a ramping up of exports... of interconnection capacity by expanding the capacity of interconnections with Bulgaria, North Macedonia... as well as binding long-term energy supply agreements. The EU has been promoting formal engagements

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  8. Thessaloniki rally highlights political complexities of addressing name issue

    PoliticsGreek Politics

    Greeks (ANEL) party took part in Sunday’s demonstration. It is difficult for Tsipras to launch... work cut out to reach a settlement with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) over... Macedonia. Organisers believe the number of participants was much larger. Although the demonstration did

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  9. Quasi-statesmanship and political gymnastics

    Agora

    junior coalition partner, Independent Greeks, (ANEL) is not in favour of the pact does create... like to deal in when it comes to the Macedonia name issue. Tsipras has been hailed as a statesman for his decision to reach a settlement with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM). It did

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  10. SYRIZA and ND go head-to-head over promises to lighten tax burden

    PoliticsGreek Politics

    indicated it will support the deal, while junior coalition partner Independent Greeks (ANEL) will not vote for it.... to borrow from the markets and in a vulnerable position. Macedonia The opposition chief also attacked Tsipras over the Macedonia name deal, which is a particularly sensitive issue in northern Greece. He said

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