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Athens moves to avoid repeat of EU division over migration policy
PoliticsForeign Policyto countries which sit on Europe’s external borders,” he said. Earlier last week, the Greek PM met... or refugees, who have entered the European continent illegally in the first place,” he added. The Greek... and arguing over migration policies. With this experience in mind, the Greek government is expected
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Mitsotakis gets policy ball rolling as clues sought for decision on next president
PoliticsGreek Politicsas the moment that he will propose a candidate for the Greek presidency nears. Media reports.... However, the political coverage in the Greek media continues to be dominated by the presidency... as it seeks to claw its way back to becoming a genuine challenger in Greek politics: It faces a dilemma
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Greece gets close-up view of rapidly changing US foreign policy position
PoliticsForeign Policythat the Greek Foreign Minister was one of the first head diplomats from a foreign state to be received at the US... with the EU’s reaction following the incendiary meeting between Trump and Zelensky, the Greek Foreign..., that to that end “the support of the United States is necessary.” Furthermore, in his public the Greek Foreign
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ND eyes start of recovery as public interest in Tempe issue appears to wane
PoliticsGreek Politicscauses for concern in Greek public opinion and perhaps strengthening fears about the cost of living... that the tariffs announced by Trump, and later frozen, would have an impact on the Greek economy. Also, 67 pct of Greek voters have a negative view of the US president. In the meantime, though, Greek PM Kyriakos
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Mitsotakis burnishes European contacts as legal wrangling continues at home
PoliticsGreek Politicsissues in particular were held up by the Greek government as signs of a close and productive... but an opportunity for “genuine coordination”. He hailed the Italian investment in the Greek railways, which will be matched by a 400-million-euro investment by the Greek government in the rail network
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Newsletter 464 - 30/05/2025
PoliticsGovernment faces scrutiny over farming subsidy scandalThe Greek government is under growing... on the defensive. The scandal revolves around the Greek Payment and Control Agency for Guidance and Guarantee... a beating due to the Tempe crash, the Greek government has launched a concerted effort to change
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New Democracy tries to push back against corruption claims
PoliticsGreek Politicsdisbursement of EU funds to Greek farmers. On Thursday, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said that the Greek justice system is investigating some 5,200 people on suspicion of claiming farming..., this is the first time that evidence has reached the Greek Parliament suggesting
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Government adamant snap polls are not under consideration
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe measures have had a chance to kick in and their impact felt by Greek households. Party debts SYRIZA has... has fallen dramatically. Greek parties receive state funding based on their share of votes... to a party, and up to 5,000 per year to a candidate. In 2020, Greek political parties received
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PM hails Chevron bid as vote of confidence amid mixed reactions to TIF package
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe news that US energy giant Chevron has bid for an exploration license in Greek waters has been... exploration in Greek territory, which has shown little progress despite attempts to promote licensing... of a US energy giant undertaking exploration activity in the disputed waters under a Greek license would
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Tsipras quits SYRIZA, moves closer to launching new political venture
PoliticsGreek Politicsin touch with the grassroots of Greek society. In his brief video message, Tsipras made it clear... criticism he has suffered for his time as Greek PM, particularly the events of 2015, will provide him with an opportunity to tour the country and meet voters. As all former Greek prime ministers do, Tsipras
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