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SYRIZA backlash following Kammenos trip to islands
PoliticsGreek PoliticsSYRIZA’s awkward symbiosis with its coalition partner, Independent Greeks (ANEL), has come to the fore again this week. There has been unrest within SYRIZA because some of its MPs took part... that they feel Kammenos, who has hit back at Turkish statements, is dragging the government in the wrong
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Trade after Brexit: How Greece and the EU will be affected
Agora. The Theresa May government, appointed after the defeat of the 'Remain' campaign has hinted..., the ratio of exports/imports has topped 56%/44% placing Greece above the European Union average, in the 15th place. Also, Greece has the 13th biggest trade surplus against the UK, with almost 10
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Athens sees Cyprus talks progressing despite lack of deal in Geneva
PoliticsForeign Policy. The same sources say that the Greek government is ready to make use of the significant dynamic that has... since 1974. The Greek government also feels the Cyprus issue has now entered a new phase... UN chief that the latter has said he will refuse to sit in the same room as the Greek diplomat
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Tsipras facing more media intervention claims after changes at newspaper
PoliticsGreek Politicsof his appointment has raised suspicions that it is part of a government attempt to control a key outlet, and one that was critical of the SYRIZA-Independent Greeks administration. Tsipras has accused... and tax evasion charges. There is no evidence that these events were linked, and the government has
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Turkey ratchets up pressure on Greece in wake of extradition ruling
PoliticsForeign Policyurged Kammenos to “come to his senses,” in reference to his flight over the islets, whose status has..., the Greek government has opted for a principle of proportional response, meaning that when Turkish coast... the Turkish Navy appears, its Greek counterpart also sends vessels to the area. Athens has also issued strict
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Special ELSTAT report reveals dramatic changes in labour market since 1980s
EconomyMacroeconomybut has decreased by more than 2.5 percentage points (pp) since then, falling to 24.9 percent in 2015... been jobless for more than two years to the total unemployed has risen from 21.8 percent in 2009... of family workers has more than halved from 9.5 percent in 2000 to 4.4 percent in 2015. Meanwhile
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The implications of Erdogan's referendum victory
Agorawith the EU. In every speech Erdogan has made since the referendum, he has made reference to bringing back the death penalty. The Turkish president has also shown little concern for the Organisation... has become less stable and safe over the past few years as terrorism and social unrest have increased
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Greeks tending to shop less often and opt for local products
Societyand Economics showed that the crisis has made Greeks more inclined to prefer products made in Greece. It’s the latest sign that the prolonged crisis in Greece has had an impact on the way in which... unemployment. According to the survey, the average monthly spend at supermarkets has fallen to 274 euros
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Athens unsettled by speculation about proposal at June 15 Eurogroup
PoliticsGreek Politicswhether he would emerge from the European Council on June 22 wearing a tie (he has promised to put one... in with the gradual scaling back from Tsipras, who has stopped mentioning QE and making specific..., though, Tsipras continued to temper his public statements, suggesting that he believes he still has
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OECD sees GDP growth of 1.1 pct in 2017, stresses structural reforms and debt relief
EconomyMacroeconomytarget has been surpassed, but that the structural reform process has been uneven. Growth is expected... in the conclusion of the second programme review has undermined consumer and business confidence and has kept Greek government bond yields at high levels. However, the preliminary agreement reached
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