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Cyprus talks resume, putting spotlight on Greece and Turkey amid tension
PoliticsForeign Policyissues. Thursday’s dinner was initiated by Anastasiades, with some analysts claiming that he did so... obvious explanation, according to analysts and people with good knowledge of the negotiations.... Diplomats and analysts see the rhetoric from Ankara as an effort by the ruling AKP to strengthen its
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Athens wants to keep Ankara lines open despite EU reservations, S-400 deal
PoliticsForeign Policygovernment on alert as well. Greek diplomats and analysts argue that this development, along with Ankara's... and in Athens about Turkey's pro-Russia stance over the last couple of years. Analysts note that ahead.... According to some analysts, Turkey will continue as a NATO member but not as an active partner. Greek
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NBG reports net loss of 35 million in Q3, NPEs fall for sixth quarter
EconomyBanking. The loss was sharper than that predicted by industry analysts ahead of the release. Analysts had.... Analysts note that though this figure is the lowest for the year, it was not enough to offset
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Erdogan visit leaves Athens with much to ponder, no visible signs of progress
PoliticsForeign Policy, is sceptical of Erdogan's Turkey. Some analysts and senior diplomats do not think the adequate conditions... not wish to change the borders delimited by the treaty. Analysts note that Erdogan is unlikely to want... leaders (Muftis). Some analysts and Greek government officials acknowledge that there is indeed
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Alpha Bank's net profits decline to 21.1 million in 2017, fourth quarter makes loss
EconomyBankingof industry analysts. The loss in Q4 and decline in profitability for 2017 stemmed from... bps of capital, which is lower than industry analysts had estimated. In anticipation, accumulated... percent in December, which analysts note is the highest among Greek banks. Alpha Bank’s CEO Demetrios
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Shifting geopolitical balance in East Med presents prospects and pitfalls
PoliticsForeign Policy. This is the context in which analysts view the “Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act” submitted...). It seems that its main aim is to put further US pressure towards Turkey. But analysts note... kind of “anti-Turkey” axis that would upgrade Athens’s role in the region. Most analysts believe
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As East Med tension remains, Athens also keeps eye on Turkish actions in Aegean
Foreign PolicyGreek Politicsto reverse. Some analysts are downplaying this concern, noting that Erdogan is only responding to Tsipras... analysts, though, are now questioning whether Athens underestimated the problem, while political... of the EU for the drilling in Cyprus’ EZZ. Analysts do not expect the EU to adopt strict financial
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PMI at 53.6 points in September, employment slows
EconomyMacroeconomydemands, while the outlook for output also held firm. Markit analysts commented that Greece’s... December 2017 amid another monthly decrease in backlogs of work,” analysts noted. Factors outside of Greece, since as weak demand for raw materials globally, led to softer price rises. Analysts noted
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PMI stable at 53.5 points in October as foreign orders rise
EconomyMacroeconomy. Markit analysts commented that Greece’s manufacturing sector remained on a growth path during... conditions. Analysts noted that conditions outside Greece could affect the domestic market...,” analysts said.
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Athens formulates response to Turkey-Libya maritime deal it deems null and void
PoliticsForeign Policynever hidden its intentions and positions." Turkish aims According to various analysts, the MoU... in order to move in on the area, analysts argue. It could prevent Greece from developing its sovereign... require a national strategy and for Greece to publish its EEZ coordinates, analysts say.
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