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  1. Greece to pay IMF but concluding negotiations will be a tougher task
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    There were no surprises from Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis’s meeting with International..., both in Brussels and Athens. While the IMF denied reports that its technocrats left the Greek... technical teams, which are due to resume deliberations straight away. The Greek government will have

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  2. As hopes of April 24 deal fade, differences between Greece and lenders remain

    PoliticsGreek Politics

    unlock funding will carry over into May. Although some Greek government officials insist a deal... been limited and there still seems to be a substantial difference over how to move forward. The Greek... of accord. At the moment, there seems a slim chance of convergence between lenders and the Greek

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  3. Greece eyes temporary solution to liquidity problem from Brussels Group talks
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    crisis being overcome quickly. Talks between Greek government officials and representatives from... to temporarily raise the 15-billion-euro ceiling on Greek T-Bill issues, as well as the limit on the exposure... in the form a of a “staff-level agreement.” It has, therefore, been made clear to the Greek side that plans

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  4. Athens Stock Exchange erases losses made since elections as mood improves

    Economy

    Greek shares rose for the second successive session on Thursday, when they climbed by 3 percent... of the joint statement by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Greek Prime Minister... Greek government bond (GGB) yields, particularly the shorter maturities. The 3-year GGB yield posted

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  5. Alexis's choice
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    Agora

    completed the most impressive balancing act in modern Greek political history. Whether he is able... minister to hobble on. The third option of holding a referendum to throw the decision back to the Greek... by passing the responsibility for excruciating decisions back to beleaguered Greek voters. They have

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  6. Greece and Albania at loggerheads over hydrocarbons research in Ionian
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    than maintaining good neighbourly relations. Greek Foreign Ministry spokesman Konstantinos Koutras... with Greece lately has prompted concern in the Greek Foreign Ministry. Many Greek diplomats believe

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  7. Athens and Skopje press ahead with confidence measures despite uncertainty

    PoliticsForeign Policy

    . Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias revealed last week that Petros Mavroidis will visit Skopje within... of the Albanian party DUI. Additionally, the Greek Foreign Minister has revealed that he and his... visit to Skopje, which is due to take place by the end of June, according to Greek diplomatic

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  8. Tsipras opts for referendum, leaving many issues open
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    that will be put to voters. The Greek Constitution does not allow referendums to be held on fiscal issues... as Greece’s programme extension is due to run out on June 30 and Greek banks will no longer... and whether lenders will grant it. The Eurogroup is due to meet at 3 p.m. (Greek time) on Saturday

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  9. Tsipras forges ahead with referendum as lenders hold back, wait for result
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    package. In his speech, Tsipras also placed the blame for Greek banks being closed firmly... would default on the European Central bank as it would be unable to pay the Greek bond that matures... Assistance limit for Greek banks at an unchanged level and took no decision on increasing the haircut

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  10. Who voted "No" in Sunday's referendum?

    PoliticsGreek Politics

    living comfortably. For a large number of Greek voters the “No” vote was perceived as a resistance against the lenders’ proposal, with 69.2 percent of those declaring themselves “very proud to be Greek... that are “not at all proud to be Greek”. From a political point of view, the ‘No’ vote clearly prevailed

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