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Outcome of next vote on prior actions to set tone for political developments
PoliticsGreek Politicsto be completed before August 20, when Greece has to pay a 3.7-billion-euro bond held by the European Central... to be held once the agreement has been passed through Parliament. The prospect of going to snap elections before the agreement has been clinched seems unlikely given that Greece would probably
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New Greek statistical mapping application launched
Societyof the population, 1991 and 2011 Now, thanks to an internet-based application that has been developed... in Patras has the highest percentage (6.06) of PhD holders in the country, followed by the community..., not one person in the Epirot village of Anavryto – which consists entirely of pensioners – has
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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 lenders appear close to third bailout deal, with few issues outstanding
EconomyProgrammeof non-performing loans (NPLs) and labour reforms, while convergence has been achieved on other... are not consistent in paying their current or settled tax obligations. Convergence has also been achieved... from its recent level of 23 percent to the previous status of 13 percent has been reportedly agreed
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Tsipras ponders delaying snap elections until debt relief talks start
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat has been cultivated over the last few days is not beneficial, nor does it reflect reality,” she... in which the bailout terms have been agreed, much to most observers’ surprise, that Tsipras has... the government has agreed to and begin to feel the impact. This will especially be the case for particular
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These are the bailout deliverables expected from Greece in September
EconomyProgramme” the letter noted. The key deliverables that Greece has pledged in the context of the third Memorandum... as of September 1 has been signed on August 25. 9) Extend the 2015 claw back ceilings for diagnostics.... 20) Ensure that the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) has access to administrative data
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TINA politics and the Greek elections
Agora. New parties are emerging on the left of the political spectrum. His own Syriza party has yet... election, they may also offer something that the Greek electorate has not given up hope on entirely... in Athens. Under these constraining circumstances the field of pro-memorandum parties has
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Looking in on the Greek elections from the outside
AgoraTsipras has a major political challenge to overcome, both domestically and vis-à-vis his European... lacks the credentials as a moderate reformer. But he has also been discredited as the presumed leader... during campaign appearances has caught the attention of European observers. He may appear to be a safer
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Tsipras bid to focus campaign on corruption issue runs into trouble
PoliticsGreek Politics. The case has already been seized upon by the opposition parties, which are pointing to it as proof... not yet renewed their support. He has been a standard bearer for the fight against corruption in this campaign and SYRIZA main campaign theme has been sweeping away the old system. The blow may
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Latest polls add to uncertainty ahead of Sunday's elections
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe unpredictability of Sunday’s elections has been underlined by the latest opinion polls... that the debate has had little impact on the election race is also supported by the poll indicating... the result. Tsipras has stepped up his attacks on New Democracy but the speculation surrounding his close
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