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Economic situation biggest worry for Greeks, latest Eurobarometer shows
Societyit as the biggest problem, as opposed to an EU average of 42 percent. Yet, although Greece has the highest...), while 38 percent (+6 percent) said they were neutral, which on par with the EU average. Greece has...) and France (55 percent). Opposition to the euro in Greece has also fallen, decreasing by seven points
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Greece and the euro: The flight of Icarus
Agorahas threatened to destroy the euro, pull apart the European Union and cause global financial havoc... of the implications this has for Europe as a whole. The reason I want to concentrate mostly on Greece... somebody doesn’t want printed; everything else is advertising.” I can tell you this crisis has been
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Budget primary surplus at 5.33 bln in October, beating target on revised budget figures
EconomyMacroeconomyin the aggregate period remained at 1.27 billion euros, unchanged from September. The figure has risen... September’s figure of 999 million euros. The budget balance in the first 10 months grew to a surplus
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Budget primary surplus at 4.96 bln in Dec, beating annual target
EconomyMacroeconomy. Compared to the same period last year, the aggregate figure has dropped by 9.6 percent. Overall... by 999 million euros. The corresponding expenditure stood at 2.47 billion, leading to a PIB deficit
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Athens ups diplomatic effort as Turkey plans hydrocarbon research in Greek continental shelf
PoliticsForeign Policytransgressions by Turkey. Greece has launched a new round of diplomatic contacts with the aim... outlining areas of the Greek continental shelf where the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) has applied for exploration permits. According to diplomatic sources in Athens, the Foreign Ministry has
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Watchdog's ruling in voter email leak prompts opposition calls for minister to resign
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe time of the national elections. Someone from the Interior Ministry, who has not been identified... for the European Parliament elections next month. Interior Minister Niki Kerameus has stressed.... The DPA has not yet issued its decision on Theodoropoulos and New Democracy, which has asked for more
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After local elections in Turkey, Athens hopes recent tension with Ankara will ease
PoliticsForeign Policyof Agathonisi, in the eastern Aegean. Athens has lodged a strong demarche and according to diplomatic sources, the Turkish Ambassador to Greece, Burak Özügergin, has given reassurances to his interlocutors... about the future: The recession in Turkey and the high inflation rate, which has reached 20 percent
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Athens seeking Mitsotakis-Erdogan talks as Ankara suggests arbitration for disputes
PoliticsForeign Policyintends to make a substantial re-start in Greek–Turkish relations he has to prove it through actions... numerous behind-the-scenes talks between the two sides, but no government has ever suggested openly any... the differences with Turkey has always been a kind of taboo. Greek governments have always favoured the so
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Ankara springs surprise on Athens with Libya maritime deal
PoliticsForeign PolicyDirectorate. This new move by Ankara has caused concern in Athens, which is considering how it should react.... Turkey has already shown its annoyance at the trilateral understanding between the three countries... explanations. Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias has briefed his counterparts from Cyprus and Egypt about
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Athens and Ankara keep ties ticking over pending elections
PoliticsForeign PolicyParty (AKP) rule, the opposition led by Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu has a shot at winning both races as it has reportedly been endorsed by the outlawed Kurdistan Workers... to be different. Ankara’s approach to this matter has been very clear, especially following the collapse
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