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Athens moves on after Berlin Conference absence, seeks more active role in Libya developments
PoliticsForeign Policyin the Berlin talks. In order to help tackle the crisis in Libya, EU foreign ministers want to revive.... Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias hailed the outcome of Sunday’s conference on the Libya crisis..., assured him that the bloc’s position on the Turkey-Libya agreements “remains the same
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Athens looks to bolster ties with African states, beyond Libya
PoliticsForeign Policyof this absence was the signing of the Turkey-Libya Maritime Boundary Treaty in November 2019, which served as a warning for Greece and the way it views Africa. Also, Turkey’s military presence in Libya and its... this framework, it is of utmost importance Greece’s participation at a high-level meeting on Libya organised
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Rise in overdue contributions slows to 310 mln in Q3, total at 16.9 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyThe rise in unpaid social security contributions (SSCs) slowed quarter on quarter (QoQ) to 310 million euros in Q3 of 2016, from 831 million in Q2. The outstanding amount reaching 16.92 billion, the quarterly bulletin of the single SSC collection centre (KEAO) displayed on Monday. The increase
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Turkey's new Libya MoU prompts swift reaction from Athens, which mulls further moves
PoliticsForeign Policyby Ankara. Last Monday, much to Greek frustration, Turkey and Libya signed a memorandum of understanding... and Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, the leader of one of two competing governments in divided Libya. He said... they infringed on Greek waters. “Turkey is seeking to take advantage of the turbulent situation in Libya
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EastMed, defence and energy dominate Pompeo's visit, leaving Athens satisfied
PoliticsForeign Policyis especially important as Russia continues to destabilise the region, especially in Libya,” Pompeo... of State Mike Pompeo’s remarks regarding Turkey and Eastern Mediterranean tension and the secretary’s
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Greece makes first contact with new Syrian leader as PM chases up missile issue in Paris
PoliticsForeign Policy, as was the case with the maritime memorandum between Libya and Turkey in 2019. Turkish officials have... remarks on Sunday the significance of international law and, in particular, the Law of the Sea. He also
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Athens looks to Draghi for positive signals on debt relief
PoliticsGreek Politicspurchasing bonds. Thank you.” The timing of Draghi’s remarks could not have been more critical... there will be tactical retreats. This is a negotiation. Battles are important. But we are looking at winning the war.” She added: “The government considers the remarks made by Mr Draghi to be helpful. It’s a major
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PM’s rivals rally to farmers’ cause as protests continue across country
PoliticsGreek Politicsof New Democracy’s past, intervened over the weekend with remarks that underscored the political... Samaras, Karamanlis’s remarks nonetheless highlighted internal unease. The interventions of Samaras... that could make Mitsotakis task of winning a record third consecutive parliamentary majority even tougher
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Budget primary confirmed at deficit of 1.47 bln in Jan as taxes dwindle
EconomyMacroeconomy. Net revenues came to 3.85 billion euros, below target by 812 million euros. The monthly primary... a deficit of 782 million euros for the month.
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Ankara springs surprise on Athens with Libya maritime deal
PoliticsForeign PolicyJurisdictions Memorandum with Libya. The MoU was signed after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held.... Additionally, Libya and Ankara argue that they have common sea borders, ignoring the island of Crete... the Turkish coastline of Marmaris-Fethiye-Kas and Libya’s coastline of Derna–Tobruk–Bordia. Whatever the deal
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