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Clashes add to political tension over division, police violence
PoliticsGreek PoliticsGreece revealed its worst Covid-19 data so far this year on Tuesday but that was overshadowed by the clashes that broke out in the Nea Smyrni neighbourhood of Athens following a protest against police violence. The demonstration was organised in the wake of heavy-handed behaviour by the police
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Newsletter 288 - 12/03/2021
was held in the capital’s Nea Smyrni neighbourhood on Tuesday in the wake of heavy-handed behaviour
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Relaxation of lockdown considered despite worrying Covid data
PoliticsGreek Politicspolicing tactics. The trigger for this was a seemingly heavy-handed intervention by officers
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Amid virus gloom, govt lines up support for catering and targets swift upturn
PoliticsGreek Politicsin the longer term following the heavy blow dealt by the pandemic. This is one of the reasons
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BoG sees 4.2% recovery in 2021, re-emphasises need for bad bank
EconomyIn the governor’s annual report issued on Tuesday, the Bank of Greece maintains its rather positive stance on the Greek economy, while it highlighted the challenges faced by the country’s banking sector. Despite the heavy economic contraction of 8.2 pct last year, the economy showed resilience
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Newsletter 292 - 09/04/2021
it highlighted the challenges faced by the country’s banking sector. Despite the heavy economic
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Low expectations for progress in new round of UN-led Cyprus talks
PoliticsForeign Policypassports” in the Cyprus Republic have also cast a heavy shadow on the international image and credibility
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Slide in press freedom rankings casts spotlight on govt relations with media
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe state broadcaster ERT, and heavy-handed policing of media access to events including demonstrations
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Newsletter 298 - 28/05/2021
Political balance still favours ND Despite pandemic, government dominates as SYRIZA continues search for identity SYRIZA is continuing its search for a new role, which it has failed to find since its heavy election defeat in 2019, while New Democracy is aware that the paring back of economic relief
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Teachers threaten revolt over education bill as opposition gears up for summer confrontation
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told his cabinet to prepare for a working summer as they were briefed on a reform-heavy legislative agenda on Wednesday. Many of the proposals are already facing strong criticism from stakeholders and the opposition, with both sides girding for confrontation over
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