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Cyprus talks resume, putting spotlight on Greece and Turkey amid tension
PoliticsForeign Policy, a specific date for the Cyprus Conference has been agreed, something that has been a pre-requisite... by the three guarantor powers with the Cyprus Republic. International pressure There has been... that these factors played a significant role. Greece’s role Athens has clarified that it does not intend
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Energy, defence high on agenda as Tsipras prepares for US visit
PoliticsForeign Policysources note that Greece has a key role to play in the region due to its geographical position... and the planned LNG plant at the port of Alexandroupoli. Washington has always considered Greece a key player... that the new US administration views its role in the area has brought the cooperation between
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Athens aiming to intensify talks with neighbours
PoliticsForeign Policyunresolved issues it has with its Balkan neighbours. Firstly, Athens believes the substantial... the time has come for FYROM's new government to prove that it means what it says. Zaev stressed... Kotzias said that it is time to prepare for compromise. Albania talks Kotzias has long sought ways
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Tusk proposals over refugee quotas puts Athens on alert ahead of EU summit
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe European Union over the fate of refugees, which has also been causing domestic problems of late. Athens... seeker to those who do not fulfil their commitments, but this suggestion has not been followed up. So far, Austria has not accepted any refugees from Greece, the Czech Republic has accepted just 12
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Greek parties face fine balance as they discuss name issue
PoliticsGreek Politicspressure to clarify his position. The defence minister has said that his party will not support any..., Kammenos has hinted that if there is consensus on a solution he would not stand in its way. The issue has caused some tension between SYRIZA and Independent Greeks (ANEL), with ministers and MPs
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Splits and alliances on leaders' minds as thoughts turn to next elections
PoliticsGreek Politicsto support the bill, which passed with the support of 161 votes. The government has adopted several..., since coming to power even though SYRIZA’s right-wing coalition partner Independent Greeks (ANEL) has...’s failure to implement its agenda in other areas, it has managed to make a difference on this front
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Skopje's surprise proposal creates doubts about successful conclusion to name talks
PoliticsForeign Policytalks that had not been on the negotiation table before has created new hurdles in the attempt being.... But, the situation has been more complicated the last few days. FYROM’s proposal has provoked strong reactions among... that Zaev's government has accepted the need for a name to be applied in all cases but in a statement
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ANEL leader under scrutiny due to party unrest, questions over refugee funds
PoliticsGreek Politicswithing the party is most evident in respect to the Macedonia name issue, which Kammenos has... the height of the anti-austerity sentiment in Greece, may have run its course now that the country has exited its third bailout and its participation in a coalition with leftist SYRIZA has blunted its
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Privatisation revenues edge upward as end-of-year deadline looms
EconomyFeaturesWith three quarters of the year now gone, the Greek government still has much ground to cover.... The network’s tunnel system has also not been fully certified - out of 73 tunnels, 17 still have outstanding... in the company. HRADF’s CEO Aris Xenofos has commented in a radio interview that the fund expects
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Ball in Greece's court after Skopje completes approval of name deal
Foreign PolicyGreek Politicsthe latter will officially announce that it has successfully completed its obligations deriving from... as his government is officially informed by Skopje that it has concluded its domestic process, he... Accession Protocol could last 5-6 days, respectively. It has been suggested that NATO is expecting
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