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S&P raises Greece’s rating by two notches in first upgrade since Sept 2014
Economy’s liquidity perspective has improved and therefore thinks that Greece’s default is no longer... has reduced this risk. However, if Greece does not successfully implement the new ESM programme.... That said, the extended bank holiday has materially depressed retail trade and manufacturing and has
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SYRIZA's left wing hoping to prevent Tsipras from concluding bailout talks
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe squabble with SYRIZA radicals until after there has been an agreement with lenders on the third bailout... reasons: 1) He suggested the congress should be held after an agreement has been reached... no new delegates being elected but also that the congress could take place before the government has
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Tsipras lays down gauntlet to SYRIZA rebels, proposes September congress or members' vote
PoliticsGreek Politicshas been reached with the creditors' representatives, who are in Athens, on the details of a third... to achieve two things: 1) To delay any internal discussion or turbulence until after an agreement has been... the central committee, where the faction has around 30 of the 201 members. They were among the 109
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Crisis changing Greeks' college choices, research indicates
SocietyThe Greek crisis has witnessed a boom in students seeking a career in the military or police as well to becoming psychologists, a new study comparing college choices before and after 2009 has found.... “There has been an increase in university majors that are tied to jobs with good employment
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In tight election race, rare TV debate carries element of unknown
PoliticsGreek Politicselections has given it a certain unknown quantity. There will be seven participants: SYRIZA: Alexis Tsipras..., the conservative chief has performed well. His relaxed, almost jovial, style is considered a key factor... clearly believes that if it has any chance of rallying its vote, it has to publicly reject the option
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Cabinet resignation on first day puts Tsipras's judgment in question
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe difficulties of working with a party like Independent Greeks as even its leader has drawn criticism for anti... blow over after he has been replaced but there is no guarantee that the government will not face... suggests that Tsipras has made severe compromises in order to keep his coalition partner happy
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New Democracy decides on date for leadership vote, candidates get on the road
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy has decided to hold its leadership election on Sunday November 22, with a run-off... and who has so far refrained from media appearances, tried to address both of these issues by opening... with society, rather than someone who has a presence in Parliament. The 37-year-old’s candidacy has
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SYRIZA seems to be mulling a switch in Greece's energy policy
PoliticsForeign Policyin regards to the energy sector. This has become clearer following the visit this week of US State...). Washington has long ago supported the idea of Greece becoming an energy hub in the broader region... with Moscow and which has now been frozen due to Turkey having second thoughts. The new SYRIZA government
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Tsipras takes big risk by axing public revenues chief Savvaidou
PoliticsGreek Politicsof that, he has done so at a time that the government is under obligation to strengthen the independence... on this and other reforms. The government has justified its decision by claiming that Savvaidou no longer... is at an early stage, adding to the sense that Tsipras has jumped the gun or that he was looking
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Tsipras rages against EU over refugee crisis but own goals unclear
PoliticsForeign Policyinto bargaining with Brussels, as Turkey has recently done. He also contrasted Greece’s approach.... The prime minister has previously mentioned the relaxation of deficit targets as a possible... could be made but details remain sketchy. Tsipras also has an eye on his own party, which could
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