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SYRIZA rebels unveil new group as Kasselakis talks up EP vote prospects
PoliticsGreek Politicselections next summer. Former interior minister Alexis Haritsis has been appointed as the new group’s... and on the opposition benches. One of the strengths that the New Left has is it is comprised of several high... challenges. This is highlighted by the fact that SYRIZA still has a weaker national network of party
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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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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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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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Mitsotakis and Kasselakis compete to burnish patriotic credentials
PoliticsGreek Politicsin the upcoming European Parliament elections has aroused a predictable degree of controversy among... of Himarra. Athens has made diplomatic attempts to intervene in his favour, claiming his imprisonment... against the selection, which, however, failed to sway the prime minister. The controversial pick has
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PM aims to mend ties with church and stem loss of right-wing voters
PoliticsGreek Politics-nationalist party that has been the main beneficiary of the souring mood on the right of the political... shifted their allegiances. Sixty pct said that they have switched because they feel their party has... so close to an electoral contest. ND has already displayed its concern about leaking votes
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