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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PoliticsGreek Politics, while ultra-conservative Greek Solution called for police to be withdrawn from providing security...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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PM gets taste of war in Ukraine as parties battle over university bill in Parliament
PoliticsGreek PoliticsUrsula von der Leyen, the Greek authorities have downplayed the significance of the strike... to circumvent article 16 of the Greek Constitution. Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis accused... and the Greek Constitution, the legislation was open to challenge and therefore ultimately the debate
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GDP continued to slow in Q4, rise for 2023 at 2 pct
EconomyMacroeconomy(ELSTAT) revealed on Thursday. The Greek economy has been growing continuously QoQ now since Q2... and by 2.2 pct in 2024. The European Commission in its winter forecasts sees the Greek economy growing by 2.4... in the latest economic outlook places Greek growth at 2.4 percent for 2023, slowing to 2 percent in 2024.
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Mitsotakis hits back on multiple fronts as SYRIZA sets out its economic pledges
PoliticsGreek Politicsfrom speculating and let justice take its course. He accused Greek Solution leader Kyriakos Velopoulos... slipping to 28.5 percent from 29.1 percent, while Greek Solution gained half a percentage point to reach... “Greek dream, life with dignity” focussed on what Kasselakis identified as the two key economic
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Athens pleased about new EU-Egypt deal, seeks closer ties with Cairo
PoliticsForeign Policytravelled to Cairo with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia... with flows to the Italian and Greek (from Libya to Crete) coasts. Europe is offering a "strategic... who want to emigrate, while it is itself under migratory pressure from Sudan," said a Greek diplomat
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Opposition parties vow not to let up on Tempe despite inquiry verdict
PoliticsGreek PoliticsKKE is in fourth place with 9 percent with ultranationalist Greek Solution close behind at 8.7 percent. Overall, the Ipsos poll shows eight Greek parties gaining seats in the European Parliament... (from 2) and Greek Solution with 2 seats (from 1), while religious conservatives Niki, SYRIZA
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Polls show drastic erosion of trust in institutions, but ND retaining political dominance
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe Greek public’s trust in state institutions has plummeted in the past five years, according... the Greek public. The police force has seen an equally dramatic reversal in perceptions with trust... versus 12.5 percent. The poll also confirms Greek Solution have jumped to fourth place with 9 percent
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