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Tsipras focussed on MoU exit in 2018 but will have to avoid pitfalls
PoliticsGreek Politicserupting within the coalition. For some time now, the government has appeared strongly united behind... appears to have left open the possibility of a change in his position if there is a meeting of all
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Greece's immediate focus on prior actions and growth plan
EconomyProgrammeis also expected to open this week the bids for the 66 percent stake in gas firm DESFA... Trainose, now owned by Italy’s Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, three weeks to submit an improved offer
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Kotzias takes next step in effort to reach name deal, settle Balkan issues
PoliticsForeign Policy. But they can be resolved through boldness, as we are now doing.” The problem is that if there is an agreement... on one issue: Athens is reportedly ready to allow Kosovo to open a diplomatic representation office
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Speculation about timing of next general elections intensifies
PoliticsGreek Politicsand the two options open to the government are to hold them at the same time as the European Parliament..., in just over a year from now. The thinking in this case would be that the economy would have been
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Is the cost of Greece's public sector soaring again?
EconomyFeaturesprocedures for the higher civil service grades have left the field wide open to naked political... that it claims to be fighting. With Greece’s exit from the bailout programme now in sight, it is a worrying sign
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Tsakalotos eyes conclusion of review and debt talks, will not dispute pension cuts
EconomyProgrammeare not necessary. “The government’s position is that now is not the time for this discussion,” he said... private sector investment in research and development. “We are open to investment that follows the rules
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Debt relief options pondered as institutions prepare for Athens return
EconomyProgramme. Either way, there is much for Athens to do between now and the May 24 Eurogroup, when Greece and its... in 2020 a year earlier. The coalition is also keeping its options open regarding how it might be able
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Coalition plays down sub-tranche delay, opposition steps up pressure
PoliticsGreek Politicsframework at the June 21 framework but it now looks increasingly likely that this will not satisfy... of this will leave the government open to domestic criticism, which has already been building due
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Athens eyes cancellation of pension cuts as Tsipras prepares Thessaloniki package
EconomyProgrammeto discuss the potential cancelling of the measure. Other European officials have appeared less open to the idea. The International Monetary Fund, now just an observer in the post-programme monitoring
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Equivocal Macedonia name referendum leaves Athens hanging on as views differ
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat did overwhelmingly supported the agreement, which the government in Skopje promises will open up... now have its say, otherwise fresh general elections should be held. VMRO DPMNE’s interpretation
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