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Tempe rail crash charges reignite debate about scrupulousness of investigation
PoliticsGreek Politics, signed in 2014, for completion by 2016 – known as ‘Contract 717’. This contract has been... the rough start endured by New Democracy to its second term in office, there has been no direct... Party general secretary Dimitris Koutsoubas, who has a positive rating of 25.1 pct.
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Budget marks return of trust, argues Mitsotakis
PoliticsGreek Politics, and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis claiming that his government has rebuilt trust within..., it is, in fact, highly significant because it shows that Greece has re-established trust abroad, but also that trust has returned between the state and its citizens. He went on to note that next year’s
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Amendment for migrant workers passes amid turmoil for government
PoliticsGreek Politicslawmakers, has been adopted by prime ministers in the past as a way of avoiding confrontation that could... of the concerns about migration in his electoral area. The issue has proved particularly sensitive... entered Greece illegally. Flag controversy The government has also been accused of acting fearfully
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Spate of crimes tarnish ND's law and order image, force changes
PoliticsGreek Politicsin New Democracy’s ability to tackle criminal behaviour and ensure public safety. Law and order has... that the police is on top of things have failed. This has prompted concern within conservative ranks... Greek society. “The government that promised stability and security before the elections has allowed
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Diplomatic and defence developments encourage Athens to seek greater geopolitical role
PoliticsForeign Policyon the cost of the deal, which, he noted, has not been finalised, Mitsotakis argued: “Greece always has an obligation to spend more than other countries on its defence because of its position.” Athens has
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Government talks up privatisation benefits, but opposition questions success story
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe privatisation of Athens International Airport last week has been celebrated by the government.... The government has promoted it as one of the biggest Greek success stories for years and a vote of confidence... state assets as part of a debt restructuring deal with the country’s creditors has not lived up
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Investment grade boost visible in strong demand for Greek assets
Economyat the start of December, leaving Moody’s as the only leading agency that has Greece one notch below... has received since 2010, surpassing the recent high of 30 billion euros in June 2021, also... has promoted it as one of the biggest Greek success stories for years and a vote of confidence
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Mitsotakis hits back on multiple fronts as SYRIZA sets out its economic pledges
PoliticsGreek Politics-payments from patients, has recently turned the spotlight on healthcare, with polls showing it high... threat from the right of New Democracy, however he has focussed increasingly on calling out what he... 12,000 euros of rental earnings from 15 percent to 5 percent. This is the first time that Kasselakis has
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Moody's leaves Greece's rating unchanged, one notch from investment grade
Economyby the favourable structure and the large cash buffer. The agency notes that Greece has managed to weather... is seen at 2 pct. The current account has also improved, with the deficit dropping to 6.4 pct... and the Greek 10-year benchmark yield has de-escalated to 3.3 pct, from 4.5 pct in October 2023, before last
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New Democracy comes out fighting against Tempe censure motion
PoliticsGreek Politicsto govern. The strategy behind the move has been the subject of much discussion. With New Democracy... for political gain and was acting at the behest of specific financial interests. The accusation, which has been..., the front has been far from united even among the proposers. Only New Left, the party formed
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