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GDP grows by 1.3 pct QoQ in Q2, in line with growth estimates of 2+ pct for year
EconomyMacroeconomypercent QoQ contraction of the initial release, with the Greek economy growing continuously QoQ now... in its latest forecast also published mid-May. It now expects the Greek economy to grow by 2.4 pct... growth substantially revised from the 1.1 pct of January, and now it expects the Greek economy
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Controversial labour law set to usher in radical changes to employment practices
PoliticsGreek Politicspractices by employers. It cited data showing that Greek workers have the longest average working week... of New Democracy legislators. SYRIZA, KKE, Greek Solution, Niki, Spartiates and Plefsi Eleftherias all... majority to see it through into law. There has been scant coverage of the debate in the Greek media
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Newsletter 402 - 17/11/2023
time SYRIZA has not been the leading or second party in Greek politics for 11 years. In terms... until his downfall.EconomyGovt turns to handouts again in face of cost-of-living irritationThe Greek... again from next year, the Greek government has probably realised that this will be the last
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SYRIZA slips behind PASOK in opinion poll but Kasselakis insists course is correct
PoliticsGreek Politicsto the Greek electorate, despite the efforts of new leader Stefanos Kasselakis to state his case for renewal..., there is some appetite in the Greek public for a new left-wing party, made up of SYRIZA departees... enough support to gain a seat on the centre stage of Greek politics. However, if SYRIZA continues
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Mitsotakis pushes for broad consensus after surprise announcement on postal vote
PoliticsGreek Politicswill allow Greek citizens to exercise their voting rights away from their home district, including from... with the Greek diaspora, and the other is its strong base among the older demographics. The party has... on the government to withdraw what it called an “unacceptable and dangerous” announcement, while Greek
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PM focusses on fairness of tax bill, leaving limited space for opposition
PoliticsGreek Politicson Thursday for the first High-Level Cooperation Council meeting between Greek and Turkish officials for several years. The Greek side has already played down the possibility that these talks will lead... finances become tighter from next year, the Greek state has to find more revenues to be able to produce
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Policeman's death prompts PM's pledge to act on hooliganism
PoliticsGreek Politics, while ultra-conservative Greek Solution called for police to be withdrawn from providing security... the Greek flag from an exhibition in the Greek consulate in New York. Pressure from left Among Greece’s
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FM gauges mood in Middle East, seeks to bolster ties with Egypt
PoliticsForeign Policyon a sustainable and long-term solution.” The Greek foreign minister, who will also meet on Friday... in the diplomatic process to resolve the Middle East crisis. It should be noted that the Greek diplomat’s..., the Greek foreign minister stressed that “Greece, as the country with the largest merchant fleet
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PM claims victory as marriage equality law passes despite dissent in govt, opposition ranks
PoliticsGreek Politicsargued that there was no substantial pressure from within Greek society for the law to change... of dissent within a ruling party’s ranks is highly unusual for Greek politics. In his defence, Mitsotakis... right wing, which feels that he is too socially liberal, not in touch with the common Greek and soft
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Newsletter 413 - 23/02/2024
, Roberta Metsola, in Athens. This gave the Greek leader the opportunity to hit back at a recent... this week, the cost of living and the economy are by far the biggest concerns for the Greek public... figure for January was 3.2 pct in Greece, compared with 2.8 pct in the euro area. Key items in the Greek
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