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PASOK leadership debate highlights tensions as SYRIZA unites briefly for Tsipras
PoliticsGreek Politicson loyalties rather than policies, delivering no clear winner but offering some hints of the rivals.... This has been a strong theme of Androulakis’s leadership since it was revealed that he was subjected... results. While the debate may have illuminated the candidates’ personalities in clear relief against
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Despite ongoing row with SYRIZA, Kammenos not preparing for early departure
PoliticsGreek Politicsassociation with him immediately. This criticism, including from SYRIZA-friendly media, drew a strong... going through. This comment hints at the other reason that no early divorce between SYRIZA and ANEL... his last stand against the deal and Tsipras could use this opportunity to call snap elections for May
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Greece's post-lockdown hubris
Agorahealthcare system thanks to a two-month strict lockdown, which authorities began to lift in early May... by creating a false dichotomy. Throughout its response, the government has placed a strong emphasis... any hints to passengers and passers-by of the exceptional circumstances. Signage in parks
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Mitsotakis tries to calibrate domestic message amid widening EU-US rift
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor the leadership of Nikos Androulakis. The heated dispute hints at a widening rift between... to cooperation with New Democracy. Behind their insistence lies a concern that Androulakis may... will face a strong challenge unless he is able to revive PASOK’s fortunes over the coming months.
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PM hits back at labour reform critics, defends 13-hour working days
PoliticsGreek Politicsmonths), employees may work up to 13 hours a day for 37.5 days annually, with overtime capped at 150... internal erosion of confidence. Party breakdowns reveal a strong pro-change sentiment across... - an admission that hints at disillusionment even within the ruling party’s base. The poll paints
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Five-month budget primary surplus of 2.27 bln, revenues outperform in May
EconomyMacroeconomyby 501 million. Following the strong revenue performance in May, the aggregate figures... outperformance is largely attributed to an ongoing strong underspend, with primary expenditure 2.06.... On a monthly basis, the budget execution displayed a primary deficit of 448 million euros in May, from
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PMI eases to 54.2 in May as exports continue to rise
EconomyMacroeconomyindicated a strong expansion in new business in May, Markit said. Export orders continued... manufacturing sector had remained resilient in May with a strong rise in new export orders. Input costs fell...Greece’s manufacturing PMI dropped to 54.2 points in May from 56.6 points in April, according
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Car sales surge for second straight month, rising by 33 pct in May
EconomyMacroeconomyin May following a strong rise of 24.5 percent in April, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data published on Wednesday. The absolute figure reached 17,290 in May, which is the highest reading since June 2010. The strong growth rates recorded in the last two months are attributed
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PM urges ministers to focus on delivery, not be distracted by likely long election campaign
PoliticsGreek Politicsof pre‑election promises - adds another layer to the evolving landscape. And while the government... may submit up to 10 proposals each for costing, with submissions closing 120 days before the election... a new layer of transparency and accountability into the pre‑election debate. Smart glasses row
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Budget surplus at 1.94 bln in 6-month, 1.51 bln above target on strong underspend
EconomyMacroeconomyby 1.51 billion, reflecting a strong underspend with primary expenditure coming in 1.16 billion lower... in June from 114 million in May. Furthermore, the budget balance in the first half of the year posted... by 8.4 percent in June, after rebounding by 7.9 percent in May, and came to 3.70 billion. This remains
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