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Eurogroup doesn't end in tie for Tsipras
Agorakeeping the Fund on board in the Greek programme for the time being. The option of the IMF approving its participation in the Greek bailout “in principle” and not releasing any new funding until... to participate in the Greek programme. The Greek government appeared to take it for granted
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Greece prepares for Erdogan visit, limits extent of Sharia law
PoliticsForeign Policyto reports this week. Greek diplomatic sources have not yet confirmed the trip. Athens claims that some issues remain to be settled ahead of his likely visit. Sources close to the Greek President, Prokopis... issues are settled, the Greek President will send an official invitation. Erdogan’s visit
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The positives and negatives that will decide Greece's elections
Agorapublished in the run-up to the Greek general elections on July 7 prove accurate. New Democracy... polls. The EU vote showed that the tide has turned in Greek politics and that the momentum... factors standing in the way of ND leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis becoming the next Greek prime minister
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Rise of exports slowed in 2019, with goods suffering dip
EconomyFeaturesGreek exports appear to be undergoing a slowdown according to the latest export figures available... of 5.1 percent in 2020. Manufacturer sentiment According to the December 2019 Markit PMI, Greek... commented that despite this, Greek export growth remained at levels which bucked the trend
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Ex-PMs engage in public spat, highlighting contrasting approaches to Turkey
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe Greek public sphere witnessed last week a rare incident for the country’s political scene... in the Greek press. So, for the public it was not a surprise to see an article by the former socialist Prime... – a moment that some see as a landmark for Greek foreign policy because it smoothed the path
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Athens offers continued, but limited support to Ukraine, while seeking balance with China
PoliticsForeign Policyfor the NATO’s Summit in mid-July. In Athens, Reznikov heard from his Greek counterpart, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, about the Greek side’s willingness to assist his country militarily for “as long as it takes... to Greek hospitals for wounded military personnel and additional Soviet-era BMP infantry fighting vehicles
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Newsletter 451 - 14/02/2025
traditions in the Greek political system and called the development a step backwards. The social democrats... on 7.2 pct. The Communist Party (KKE) is fifth on 6.2 pct, followed by Greek Solution on 5.3 pct... they are undecided.EconomyTrump trade war could take a toll on Greek economyAs the Trump presidency nears
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Greece left isolated on migrant crisis, with bailout talks finely poised
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe refugee crisis is threatening to rock the Greek government at the same time that it is involved... to European solidarity by saying: “It’s the implementation, stupid.” It would not take much of the Greek... of arrivals using the EU’s Eurodac system. Mouzalas also pointed out that Greece’s partners have failed
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Brewing dispute with media adds to Tsipras's headaches
PoliticsGreek Politicsat the EU-Turkey migration summit on Monday. Nevertheless, the Greek premier did not rule out.... This makes him perhaps the most significant figure in the Greek media landscape. The revelations... on its own. Faced with mounting challenges caused by the constant influx of arrivals, few of whom
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EU-Turkey refugee plan: One for one and none for all
Agoraof pressure on Athens. Greek authorities would have to register and process arrivals swiftly to obtain... 250 people, cope with the load? Will the Greek judicial system be able to cope with the weight... raised serious doubts about the safety and legality of sending back asylum seekers en masse to Turkey
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