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PM aims to divert OPEKEPE inquiry as he signs up to SAFE scheme
PoliticsGreek Politicswill approve the government’s proposal that former rural development ministers Makis Voridis and Lefteris
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Parties line up for second day in OPEKEPE debate as rivals accuse PM of cover-up
PoliticsGreek Politicsformer rural development ministers Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis, their proposers argue... signalled that government lawmakers will abstain en masse from the votes because of what they see
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Ex-ministers escape farm payments inquiry in controversial vote
PoliticsGreek Politicsrural development ministers Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis were rejected. The substance
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Parliamentary chicanery raises doubt about PM’s grip on party as he looks ahead to relief package
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor approving its own proposal so former rural development ministers Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis can
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PM gives ESY clean bill of health, prompting opposition backlash
PoliticsGreek Politicsunits and embedding family doctor schemes; accelerating recruitment with adding incentives for rural
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OPEKEPE scandal remains sore point for government despite wayward inquiry
PoliticsGreek Politicsbillions in EU subsidies. He recounted daily briefings to current Rural Development Minister Kostas
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Faltering relationship with farmers a sign of wider concerns for government
PoliticsGreek PoliticsRural Development Minister Kostas Tsiaras has been forced to deny rumours that he is considering resigning amid growing discontent among farmers about the decisions being taken by the government which affects their sector. Tsiaras issued a statement on Thursday insisting that he has no plans
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Government tries to shake off OPEKEPE stigma as PASOK struggles to make gains
PoliticsGreek Politicssubsidies destined for Greek farmers was also evident in the statement issued by former rural development
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Government warned to brace for repercussions of farm payments clean-up
PoliticsGreek Politicsby Rural Development Minister Kostas Tsiaras to offer reassurance has not had the desired calming effect
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PM’s rivals rally to farmers’ cause as protests continue across country
PoliticsGreek Politics. The crisis also highlights broader themes in Greek politics. Rural discontent has long been a potent
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