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New nationalist party in the making
PoliticsGreek Politicsis a controversial figure known for his staunch nationalist views but has remained largely in the background.... However, the change in conservative leadership has led to the former government official being... right, such as the leader of Popular Orthodox Rally (LAOS) Giorgos Karatzaferis. He has also been
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Tension rises in Greece but creditors see potential for agreement soon
PoliticsGreek Politicsdramatic call to European Council president Donald Tusk, is an indication that Athens has not given... to reach a deal. It also served to add to the drama of the situation, which has been heightened... of unrest within SYRIZA. This has pushed up the levels of anxiety within Greece about the possibility
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Seven years of demanding the impossible in Greece
Agorawas not unhappy that the truth has been revealed because “it is seven years and still there is no clear... measures, which relate to the tax-free threshold and pension spending. Since 2010, Greece has adopted... economy has been burdened with 35.6 billion euros in all sorts of taxes on income, consumption, duties
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Coalition struggles to contend with fallout from football crisis
PoliticsGreek Politics. The coalition has come under intense pressure from the opposition and parts of the media regarding... in the game against title rivals AEK. Despite an arrest warrant being issued, it appears that Savvidis has... highlighted the links that the Mitsotakis family has with shipping tycoon and Olympiakos football club owner
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Macedonia name talks face stalemate as core issues go unresolved
PoliticsForeign Policysides. The legal framework included in this document has already been set by United Nations Mediator... constitution. Athens has stated many times that it cannot accept a dual name. Government spokesman... requires concessions from both sides." Tsanakopoulos suggested that Greece has met FYROM halfway
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Tsipras encounters obstacle in efforts to secure church deal
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the head of the Church of Greece, who reportedly has a good relationship with Tsipras. It also came... and remove the priests from the payroll, a move which it has the authority to carry out. This may... in a very difficult position within the church and Tsipras in danger of losing someone he has
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Encouragement for Tsipras ahead of key vote on name deal
PoliticsGreek PoliticsParliament. However, Kammenos has made it clear that he would not support a censure motion from New... has already raised the issue with European Commission officials and it has been claimed that he may...” it has adopted over the past few weeks, as well as the interventions due in the weeks to come
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Newsletter 194 -15/02/2018
-bailout tasks Athens has agreed with the institutions. The submission of the plan, followed by its... at the next meeting. It's clear that there are some issues open at the moment,” he said. “But Greece has... for protection. Firstly, the assessed, or “objective,” value of the property will be taken into account. It has
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Newsletter 289 - 19/03/2021
interpreted as a sign that some Greeks are growing restless because of a lockdown that has been in place... and deaths. On Thursday, the number of intubated patients reached 645 – the highest it has been this year... and opposition in Parliament on Friday has seen new battle lines drawn around the “law and order” agenda
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Labour bill clash reaches climax as MPs prepare to vote on reforms
PoliticsGreek Politics. There has also been much speculation that the fact SYRIZA and third party KINAL are finding themselves... party is modernising Greece by creating labour legislation that has greater flexibility built... in other countries, such as France and Spain. The government has also attempted to counter criticism
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