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Tusk proposals over refugee quotas puts Athens on alert ahead of EU summit
PoliticsGreek Politicsislands. The government is considering whether the lower VAT rate may at least be maintained for another
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Despite cuts, pension system still at risk due to old-age dependency
Societypercentage points lower, respectively, than the average poverty rate. In Greece’s case, this may point
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EU disunity on refugees and its poisonous effects
Agoraor whether an “a la carte” system will emerge. It may sound like impudence from Tsipras, given the clashes he
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Budget passed but coalition handouts draw attention
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe 2018 budget was approved by Parliament with no problems for the government, although it appears that the coalition may have some explaining to do to the institutions over the package of handouts announced over the last few days. The budget received 153 votes, which tallies with the number
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Industrial turnover grows by 11.1 pct in October, reversing decline of previous month
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s industrial turnover grew by 11.1 percent in October after falling by 0.8 percent in September, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data published on Wednesday. The headline figure is the first double-digit growth since May this year and reverses the negative reading
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Coalition in last-minute legislative rush, extends helping hand to MPs
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat the government’s gifts may be a pre-cursor to snap elections but it remains unlikely that Tsipras
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SYRIZA tweaks auction rules to appease MPs, defends clean exit narrative
PoliticsGreek Politicsit clear to the sceptical lawmakers that if auctions are not held, banks may need fresh capital
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Tsipras focussed on MoU exit in 2018 but will have to avoid pitfalls
PoliticsGreek Politicshe may encounter is the discussion regarding what will succeed the third programme. So far
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Credit contraction unchanged at 0.9 pct in November
EconomyMacroeconomymillion noted in the previous month and representing the first positive figure since May this year
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Multi-bill on way as Athens aims to complete third review by Jan 22
EconomyProgrammeconfirmed, and the coalition may choose to submit this measure, which has proved politically
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