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Is Berlin prepared for a new government in Greece?
Agorato the fact that PM Tsipras has undergone a remarkable political transition in office. His efforts... has earned a revered status in most parts of the German media and among political parties, some... to the 27-year old name dispute with neighbouring North Macedonia. In summary, PM Tsipras has left his mark
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ND unfurls array of policies as it prepares for final stretch of campaign
PoliticsGreek Politicsmajority at the July 7 elections. The tax cuts that Kyriakos Mitsotakis has trailed for many months... was an attempt to show that the opposition party has a comprehensive plan for governing and is aiming... to 64 billion euros, creating tens of thousands of jobs. It also has plans to provide the property
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Economic sentiment hits 105.3 pts in July, confidence at highest since 2004
EconomyMacroeconomy, European Commission (EC) figures showed on Tuesday. As of July’s reading, the index has remained above 100... the index reached 105.2. Compared to July 2018, the ESI has increased by 0.4 points. Consumer confidence... since April 2004, when the reading came to -16.9 points. Compared to July 2018, consumer confidence has
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Consumer confidence hits 19-year high, ESI highest since 2007
EconomyMacroeconomy, European Commission (EC) figures showed on Thursday. As of August’s reading, the index has remained above..., when the index reached 109.1. Compared to August 2018, the ESI has increased by 3.7 points. Consumer... confidence has shown a strong improvement of 36.8 points. A breakdown of the data showed
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Athens boosted by Lagarde's comments on primary surplus, but no move due for now
PoliticsGreek Politics-be European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde, even though Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has put... she was simply repeating the position that the IMF has held for many years, including when the third... the presidency of the ECB on November 1 and at a time that the new Greek government has been sounding
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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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ND unveils development bill it sees as catalyst for growth
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government has unveiled its development bill, which New Democracy hopes will act as a catalyst... results Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised. The large document has been put to public..., as well as the more and better-paid jobs, that Mitsotakis has promised voters. Critics are certain
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Economic sentiment edges down to 107.2, consumer confidence continues to rise
EconomyMacroeconomy, European Commission (EC) figures showed on Friday. As of August’s reading, the index has remained above 100 points for seven consecutive months. Compared to September 2018, the ESI has increased by 6.6... of 3.2 points noted in April 2000. Compared to September 2018, consumer confidence has shown a notable
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Athens takes stock after PM's first talks with Erdogan, Balkan leaders
PoliticsForeign PolicyMediterranean, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias has expressed the government’s intention to cooperate with Turkey in the sectors of Tourism and Energy. Speaking to Bloomberg, Nikos Dendias has said “we need..., stressing the need for both communities to reach a compromise. He has also talked about “gunboat diplomacy
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ND and SYRIZA square up as Novartis inquiry gets underway
PoliticsGreek Politicswas due to begin on Tuesday. The issue has provided the greatest flashpoint during New Democracy’s... issue, Novartis has been the only item on the political agenda that has fuelled friction between the government and the opposition since the national elections. During this time, SYRIZA has mostly
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