Search
-
Deadly floods raise questions about ND's civil protection pledges as Covid-19 accelerates
PoliticsGreek Politicsaccused the previous SYRIZA government of failing to inform residents of Mati to evacuate their homes... on ND for the criticism it levelled at the previous government over the Mati fire, but also deadly... been in power. Such chronic failings were highlighted in a report produced after the Mati fire
20% -
Newsletter 22 - 03/04/2015
, ahead of their recapitalisation. The remaining amount of 310 million concerns the 90 percent of HFSF... a crucial week, during which it must raise a reported 750 million euros in a T-Bill issue and pay back... of the government are as confused as ever. At least two ministers have suggested that Greece might not pay the IMF
20% -
ND tries to stay on top of wildfire as court battle looms over Competition Commission
PoliticsGreek Politics, including last summer’s devastating fire in Mati, near Athens. Apart from returning from his holidays, Mitsotakis was quick to stress the need to protect human life, aware of the heavy political toll his predecessor paid for the deaths in Mati and elsewhere. The government was also quick to stress
19% -
Leaders' debate over wildfires puts spotlight on govt credibility
PoliticsGreek Politicssettlements that were deemed particularly at risk of Mati-style disasters, as well as creating exit... the safeguarding of human life above all else when considering its priorities regarding the wildfires... that the SYRIZA government began following the deadly Mati fire in 2018 and of focussing on strengthening
19% -
Newsletter 372 - 03/03/2023
Greece has ever seen. However, he added that the accident was mainly caused by human error.... It will not be lost on the main opposition party, SYRIZA, that it paid a heavy price for the fire in Mati... the impression that their shortcomings contributed to such a high death toll at Mati
19% -
Government focuses on safe evacuation as pressure from fires mounts
PoliticsGreek Politicsto prevent or contain fires and is, instead, content to simply issue evacuation orders to ensure that human... to SYRIZA, under whose watch 104 people died in the Mati fire in 2019. In its statement over the weekend... occurred since it was in power. While memories of the Mati blaze are still raw, the unsubtle
19% -
Rival parties interpret Novartis settlement differently, serving own ends
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe decision taken by drugs giant Novartis to pay 347 mln dollars to US authorities for corrupt... of graft allegations. Novartis will pay the penalty to the US Department of Justice and the Securities... statement, the opposition party noted that 310 mln dollars from the settlement, the overwhelming
19% -
Take your seats
Agora, Greek authorities proved inept in tackling the deadly wildfire in Mati, on the outskirts of Athens... difference” (the extra retirement pay received by pensioners who stopped working before the coalition’s... was strongly criticised for the Mati disaster. To be clear, Tsipras’s goal at the next elections
17% -
Crunch time nears for health system as Covid surge meets staff suspensions
PoliticsGreek Politicswithout pay. Official figures show that up to 20,000 hospital workers (almost 20 pct of the total) have... administration it was a botched evacuation effort which led to dozens of deaths during the Mati fire of 2018... of burnt land, in the other we counted coffins”. Mati is ND’s trump card against SYRIZA
17% -
How does ECB's decision on Greek banks' T-Bill exposure affect state liquidity?
Economyutilise 310 million euros (90 percent of HFSF cash reserves of 345 million) through an amendment... have been used to pay the last March payment of 340 million to the IMF (due on March 20
17%