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First round of local elections leave Greek politics finely balanced
PoliticsGreek Politicswas expected to get around 21 percent of the vote, well short of the 42 percent needed to be elected... was expected to get around 23.5 percent and Sgouros 22, which was well short of the 50 percent needed... regions where SYRIZA was able to get a candidate into the second round. It underlined that SYRIZA
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Tsipras and SYRIZA: More old than new
Agora, Tsipras’s path seems to have been set: after talking a good game to get elected, he will pay only lip... that through his law office Katrougalos had taken on the cases of civil servants trying to get..., if Tsipras is not able to get his own house in order, then he cannot claim to represent something new
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Scrutiny over mandatory vaccines puts govt on tricky ground
PoliticsGreek Politicsnot get the jab. According to reports, the government is hoping that the private sector will become... workers would be suspended and then sacked if they do not get the vaccine. Soon afterwards, Michailidou... not urge worshippers, or clerics, to get the jab. New Democracy’s cautious approach with respect
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PM cautious about extending compulsory vaccinations
PoliticsGreek Politics. The government has tried to address this hesitancy by making it compulsory for healthcare workers to get... to a report in Kathimerini, the government decided that forcing schoolteachers to get the jab... to get vaccinated. There had been indications from government sources a few weeks ago that New
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Newsletter 67 - 18/03/2016
that he would back himself or force the prime minister into positions they could not get out... suggested Mouzalas should resign. Not wanting to be outdone in the patriotism stakes, Independent... their job. However, a complete retreat also allows things to get out of control, as was the case
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Merkel backing for name deal overshadowed by coalition leaders' crucial talks
PoliticsGreek Politicsdoes not get an absolute majority, the prime minister will pave the way for snap elections. Tsipras... that four could support the government and help Tsipras get closer the 151 votes he is looking... will resign. Later, Kammenos also suggested that Friday's meeting with Tsipras might not go ahead
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Clearer picture ahead of confidence vote but Tsipras not secure yet
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat is due to be tabled in Greek Parliament this month and then resign, handing back his seat... not be able to get the votes he needs to ratify the diplomatic settlement. The prime minister has made it clear that even if he does not get 151 votes on Wednesday night, he will continue to govern
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HFSF executive board members resign
EconomyBankingThe Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF) said on Wednesday that all three of its executive board members - Aris Xenofos, CEO, George Koutsos, Deputy CEO and Anastasios Gagales, member - have resigned. Xenofos was named HFSF CEO on July 16, 2015 with...
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Reshuffle scenarios resurface for Tsipras after ministers resign over rent subsidies
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Alexis Tsipras may be forced to put into action his plans for a cabinet reshuffle after losing two ministers unexpectedly. Reports suggest that the Greek leader may announce changes before the end of the week. Economy Minister Dimitris Pa...
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Key Greek election date firms up; turnout could prove crucial
PoliticsGreek Politicsin the June 2012 national elections. If they get anything less, they would be unable to argue... and a much better established network of local offices they might find it easier than SYRIZA to get... of voting in the local polls but Interior Minister Yiannis Michelakis confirmed over the weekend
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