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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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Athens certifies improving mood in Greek-Turkish relations during Erdogan's visit
PoliticsForeign Policy, in the wake of the deadly earthquakes in Turkey in February, the mood between the two countries has... that Erdogan has rarely seemed so warm in his disposition towards Greece, even smiling on several... and build on the relative calm that has existed in Greek-Turkish relations over the last few months, even
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Tempe rail crash charges reignite debate about scrupulousness of investigation
PoliticsGreek Politics, signed in 2014, for completion by 2016 – known as ‘Contract 717’. This contract has been... the rough start endured by New Democracy to its second term in office, there has been no direct... Party general secretary Dimitris Koutsoubas, who has a positive rating of 25.1 pct.
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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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Mitsotakis targets reforms, but day-to-day challenges set to dominate agenda in 2024
PoliticsGreek Politicsreformist credentials, which are an important part of the image that Mitsotakis has cultivated. However... that SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis has suggested that his party could even win the June ballot even though... party due to disagreements with the newcomer has so far failed to capture the Greek public’s
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Diplomatic and defence developments encourage Athens to seek greater geopolitical role
PoliticsForeign Policyon the cost of the deal, which, he noted, has not been finalised, Mitsotakis argued: “Greece always has an obligation to spend more than other countries on its defence because of its position.” Athens has
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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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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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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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