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PM pledges water reform in bid to avert scarcity crisis
PoliticsGreek Politicsslighted by this move, arguing that the municipal water companies have a strong record of managing
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Despite soft hiring in June, six-month balance breaks record on back of seasonal jobs
EconomyMacroeconomybeen strong in previous months, leading to consistently declining hiring balances in the last few
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Easter timing pushes retail sales down markedly in May with -4.4 pct YoY fall
EconomyMacroeconomymonthly movement was down by 2 percent. As we noted last month, the data has a strong seasonal component
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PM's strategic bet on Israel meets domestic blowback over Gaza
PoliticsGreek Politicsa strong presence at the protests in Piraeus puts the government in a difficult position. Citizens
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Wildfires and healthcare failings test government over summer season
PoliticsGreek Politicswas 18,000 strong, with 4,000 firefighters and 260 new fire trucks added in the last six years, while
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Sale of defence manufacturer stokes opposition criticism amid bid to bolster regional ties
PoliticsGreek Politicsstrong condemnations of the government’s decision to sell vehicle manufacturer ELVO (Hellenic Vehicle
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Opposition unable to join forces over recognition of Palestinian state
PoliticsGreek Politicsits stance regarding Israel. Last week, left-wing opposition parties issued strong condemnations
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Retail sales resume growth of 3 pct YoY in June, volumes record more modest rise
EconomyMacroeconomywas up by 2.2 percent. As we noted, last month’s data had a strong seasonal component since orthodox
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Jobs in education lead negative hiring balance of 20,728 in July
EconomyMacroeconomy, seasonal job hires had been strong in previous months, leading to consistently declining hiring balances
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Controversial migration bill divides government factions
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor a migration system which makes Greece “big and strong” rather than “small but clean”. Kairidis had
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