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Athens, Nicosia buoyed by EU role in Cyprus talks
PoliticsForeign Policynot help reach a conclusion. The Turkish Cypriot side suggested the EU may be present only during... for the rest of the Union. The EU’s intention to participate in the Cyprus conference may not mean... with British Prime Minister Theresa May. The UK will play a pivotal role as a guarantor power
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Athens searching for compromise formula should IMF remain on board
PoliticsGreek Politics2018, there are indications that it may be willing to soften its stance. Reports suggest that Athens may be willing to concede ground on the lowering the tax-free threshold for personal incomes.... Athens may argue that the lowering of the tax-free threshold will be enough to cover the fiscal gap
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New attempt to get Cyprus talks back on track
PoliticsForeign Policy. Nicosia has so far resisted these calls as this may seem like an intervention in the Republic’s... communautaire. One crucial issue that may be discussed in Brussels this week is Turkey's recent war... is a "third country" as far as the EU is concerned. Brussels seems to reject this claim as it may create
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With review set to resume, Tsipras looks for post-deal strategy
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe review so a “global deal” can be concluded before the end of May and trying to shift the focus... appears to believe that if the discussions with the lenders can be wrapped up at the May 22 Eurogroup... matters be settled with the creditors by May 22, Tsipras and his administration could then focus on more
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Under fire in Parliament, coalition looks to imminent conclusion of review talks
PoliticsGreek Politicsto China for an official visit on May 14 and 15. The vote on the omnibus bill could also take place... post-programme fiscal path by the May 22 Eurogroup. Speaking in the European Parliament on Thursday... within May. European Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici also stressed the need to wrap up
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Tsipras rallies ministers and MPs before multi-bill arrives
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat there are no second thoughts from coalition MPs. The draft legislation is due to be ready by May 10, allowing the vote to take place once Tsipras returns from an official visit to China on May 16. Reports today suggest that the vote will be held by May 20 at the latest. This week, the cabinet is due to meet
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Cyprus EEZ keeps Greek-Turkish relations on edge
PoliticsForeign Policy, which was unusual for the Greek government when dealing with such incidents, may have been... with Turkey when tensions were still running high. This may have reflected a strategy within New Democracy... even though Block 3 is not one of those being challenged by Turkey. This move may for the drillship
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Centre-left leader adds to calls for snap elections
PoliticsGreek PoliticsDemocracy, other reasons for the KINAL chief making such a move now may include an effort to start... Alexis Tsipras may decide that it is best to hold elections this autumn, leaving little time..., to some extent, the initiative from Tsipras, who may believe that he could gain from an element
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Skopje's surprise proposal creates doubts about successful conclusion to name talks
PoliticsForeign PolicyNikola Dimitrov is scheduled to take place in the presence of UN mediator, Matthew Nimetz, on May 24-25... was first heard during the meeting Kotzias held with Dimitrov in Sounio on May 12. That meeting paved..., as proposed by Nimetz, may now be seen positively by the Greek side. At the same time, the head
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High level of opposition to Macedonia name deal seems to boost New Democracy’s ratings
PoliticsGreek PoliticsSYRIZA. According to Pulse, backing for New Democracy increased by 2 percentage points since May... place on 7.5 percent. Eurogroup reaction Tsipras may have hoped that the agreement at last week’s... relief. The complexion may change in the coming months, as the benefits of exiting the programme
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