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Obama puts emphasis on issues deemed vital by Greece in Athens visit
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe Greek government got what it hoped for from the initial stages of US President Barack Obama’s..., not just Greece, strengthening Greek hopes that he will carry this message to German Chancellor... will make the Greek economy more competitive and, at the same time, in my message to the rest of Europe I
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Optimism in Athens as Cyprus talks move into delicate phase
PoliticsForeign Policyon a specific map. The Greek premier, however, insisted that there are “red lines” for Greece and Cyprus... that agreement in a way that can be ratified by both sides.” Greek officials briefed Obama in some detail about... Turkish and one Greek. Switzerland talks One of the key issues in the territory discussion
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Athens, Nicosia buoyed by EU role in Cyprus talks
PoliticsForeign Policyon Cyprus on 12 January 2017.” This conclusion was made possible by the coordinated moves by Greek.... Commenting on the EU Council conclusions, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said that the decision... and the active role of the EU are interconnected according to the Greek and Greek Cypriot side
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Tsakalotos and Stournaras raise objections to IMF assumptions
EconomyProgrammeon Tuesday evening included letters by the Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos and Bank of Greece... of the Greek economy,” while Stournaras concluded that “the IMF’s long-term projections seem to have... suggestion for lower tax-free threshold, since more than half of Greek taxpayers do not pay personal
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Athens waits for Moscovici visit, eyes debt relief and lower volume of measures
PoliticsGreek Politicsto the Greek government and it now seems there will be no movement on the issue until European Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici has visited the Greek capital on Wednesday. Although Moscovici..., which appear to back up the Greek argument that its fiscal overperformance for 2016 must be taken
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Multiple potential benefits await Greece if it can clinch QE eligibility
EconomyFeaturesIf it manages to conclude the second review, Athens has its heart set on the inclusion of Greek...’ confidence about the prospects of the Greek economy, the Bank of Greece (BoG) recently noted in its annual... be also dependent on the residual duration until the expiration of the QE programme. Impact on Greek
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Kotzias visit to Washington still leaves some doubts about US stance
PoliticsForeign Policyfor the Greek government to exchange views with the US administration but did not necessarily clear up... and as a prospective regional energy hub. Speaking to reporters, the Greek foreign minister said... greater.” However, it is still unclear how the new administration will approach the Greek crisis
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and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were becoming ever more deeply involved in a dispute over Greek banks... this week to suggest that the stress tests for Greek lenders could take place earlier, rather than... that the Fund should be part of the Greek programme means that the IMF’s arguments perhaps carry greater
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Tsipras returns from US with positive sentiment but absence of tangible results
PoliticsForeign Policywas hoping for on the Greek economy. However, the Greek leader will return without anything tangible from... upgrade of Greece’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets. Ahead of the visit, the Greek government had indicated... legislation creating a stable tax environment for major investors. The Greek prime minister also made
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Athens aiming to intensify talks with neighbours
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe next few months are likely to see a renewed attempt by the Greek government to address several... conference following the 2nd Ministerial Meeting in Thessaloniki on October 5, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos... his Albanian counterpart, Ditmir Bushati to meet him on a Greek island where they will have talks
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