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  1. Nightmare on Democracy Street

    Agora

    is going to require a strong dose of political will, a potion that has traditionally been in short... will and strong institutions as the main tools to stop fascism’s rise. If this base can be formed, perhaps

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  2. What next for Greek politics after Golden Dawn arrests?

    PoliticsGreek Politics

    will not continue to have a strong representation in Greek politics. This will always be a possibility... to have a strong showing. By acting now, Samaras and his government can turn this negative sentiment... retain their role until convicted. Even in the case of them resigning en masse, national elections

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  3. A quarter-pounder democracy

    Agora

    . Acemoglu and Robinson stress the role of a strong centralised government in creating... institutions has not been strong enough in Greece. The crisis is beginning to change that and civil

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  4. Greece's current account in surplus for the fourth consecutive month

    EconomyMacroeconomy

    “recurring” figure amounted to 720 million materially improved by 142 percent yoy. The strong monthly... the EU, also including the SMP income of 1.5 billion. The widely expected strong tourism season led

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  5. C/A surplus for fifth straight month in Sept, up to 2.55 billion euros for year

    EconomyMacroeconomy

    . The strong monthly performance led year-to-date C/A surplus year to widen at 2.55 billion at the end... of 1.5 billion. The already evident strong tourism season led travel spending by non-residents up

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  6. Greek Q4 GDP down 2.6 pct, shrinks 3.7 pct in 2013 - better than troika estimates

    EconomyMacroeconomy

    percent) evident in the nine-month period. It is worth noting that the strong tourism season drove exports of services up 8.8 percent in the third quarter, offsetting to a large extent the strong

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  7. Greece exceeds expectations with first return to bond markets after four years
    Photo by Can Esenbel [www.mundanepleasure.com]

    Economy

    indicated strong demand from “high-quality long-term” investors. The participation of investors outside... and it is an encouraging sign for Greece and Europe”. A first sign of the strong demand was evident in the last 6-month T

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  8. European Commission review of Greek programme: The key points

    EconomyProgramme

    conditions and a strong fiscal performance in 2013. For 2015 onwards, the EC notes it is essential.... Tourism is likely to register another strong year, while the recent negative impact from transportation

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  9. Greek primary surplus at 1.5 bln in Q1, aided by PIB and social underspend

    Economy

    in the first quarter of 2014 outperformed its target by 641 million mainly due to the exceptionally strong... billion, 823 million better than target. The exceptionally strong PIB revenues of 1.56 billion

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  10. First round of local elections leave Greek politics finely balanced
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    , it provides the left-wing party a strong base from which to launch an attempt to win the European... that appeals only to those in urban areas. Its coalition partner, PASOK, will hope that the strong showings

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