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Rivalry between New Democracy and PASOK set for revival
PoliticsGreek Politicsis now his main political adversary – a judgement that was backed up by a new opinion poll published... for ND stands at 22.5 pct, up half a point from September, while PASOK’s backing has risen to 15.3... to PASOK, which has picked up 11.6 pct of SYRIZA voters, according to the poll. In contrast, PASOK has held
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Employment and wage data explains why Greeks struggle to see growth dividends
Agoraa "best performer" in this area. In the run up to the latest round of consultations for the new minimum wage, some troubling data was brought up in the public debate, mostly from the research arm of Greece.... This places Greece among the worst in the EU. Rents take up 40.5 pct of incomes, fourth highest
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Newsletter 452 - 21/02/2025
by building a whole narrative based on theories of a cover-up.” The PM went on to accuse his political... and topple the government. As the political tension over the Tempe crash ratchets up, polls show... of polls believe there has been a cover-up over the circumstances of the accident. According to the Alco
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Tempe casts heavy shadow over public mood as accident report confirms serious safety failings
PoliticsGreek PoliticsCourse for Freedom, who are in joint fifth place with SYRIZA at 7 pct, having picked up 3 ppts since the last sounding. Undecided make up 15 pct of the sample. Projected results would yield a nine... from 16 pct. Greek Solution has picked up 3 ppts to rise to 11 pct, while Course for Freedom has
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Newsletter 455 - 14/03/2025
Christos Triantopoulos, who is alleged to have coordinated the clean-up operation at the crash site..., this will weaken its position even further. Ahead of Parliament voting to set up the inquiry... picked up government officials on several issues related to the accident during the debate, while
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Bid to by-pass parliamentary inquiry stokes Tempe controversy
PoliticsGreek Politicsin the clean-up operation following the deadly train accident at Tempe. According to the constitution... argued that it was a brave move by Triantopoulous, proving that there is no desire for a cover-up... request and would wrap up the inquiry after the deputy minister had provided only a written statement
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Confusion over Tempe findings allows government to claim victory over "disinformation campaign"
PoliticsGreek Politicswas to investigate the circumstances leading up to the crash; however, it has featured large in sections... the government of a cover-up. Opposition PASOK has described the latest developments as a fiasco which casts... prove the government is doing everything to cover up the circumstances of the accident
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Retail sales growth accelerates to 5.2 pct YoY in Feb
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s retail sales picked up pace with growth of 5.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) in February... movement was up by 1.6 percent. Compared to February 2024, automotive fuel was up by 4.3 percent, non... percent and food and beverages were up by 6.2 percent. Clothing and footwear also recorded a rise of 0.3
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Central government debt rises to 403.2 bln in Q2, cash reserves near 42 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyloans continue to make up the bulk of the total at 217.19 billion euros in Q2, having dropped by just... euros, with another prepayment of close to 5.3 billion euros lined up for the end of the year, same... (over 5 years) debt made up 73.4 percent of the total, while short-term (up to 1 year) and medium
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Opinion polls suggest dispute with farmers has weakened ND's support
PoliticsGreek Politicsprofile. A potential Antonis Samaras party could attract up to 14 pct of the vote... pct and Course of Freedom fourth with 7.5 pct. Undecided voters make up 22.5 pct. Among the potential new forces, a Tsipras-led party could attract up to 23.2 pct, a Samaras vehicle 15.6 pct, while
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