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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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Greek teachers low paid, but work shorter hours in smaller classes
Societyfor Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has found that primary teachers entering the profession... found that at the primary level, Greece has the lowest pupil–teacher ratio along with Luxembourg... that Greece reduces teaching hours according to how many years a teacher has served
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Court ruling creates new complication for gov't, this time with property tax
EconomyMacroeconomyAccording to reports, the plenary of the Council of State has decided that the statutory... in the property prices has a direct impact on a series of taxes that are linked to real estate.... Pension ruling This is the second similar key issue the government has postponed after the CoS ruling
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Meimarakis and Mitsotakis make it into run-off vote for New Democracy leadership
PoliticsGreek Politicsexpected. New Democracy has highlighted this figure as an indication of the renewed interest... opposition parties. Meimarakis, a party veteran at 62, offers more experience and has deeper ties within... of rivalry between the candidates, especially since Meimarakis has the backing of the wing of the party loyal
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Piraeus port privatisation moves a step closer
EconomyBanking. The agreement, which has been effective from October 1, 2009, involved the management of OLP’s Piers II... completion of the sale transaction relates to the amount offered, which has to be higher than... has also recently reached an agreement with the institutions over the privatisation of the electricity
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Vote on same-sex civil unions reveals common ground and divisions
PoliticsGreek Politicswithin the government. ANEL has cultivated its image on being socially conservative and close... and EU values, New Democracy has long struggled with such social issues. It was interesting to note... Democracy officials. This means that Mitsotakis has substantial ground to cover if he is going
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