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Refugee crisis edges further onto domestic political agenda
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece. There has been speculation that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras may even exercise veto powers if he is unhappy with the course of events. However, Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias did not seem... and a common strategy ahead of Monday’s meeting in Brussels. However, this balance may be out of everyone
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A misstep away from absurdity
Agorato tackle the refugee crisis effectively. Kammenos’s criticism, though, may have been motivated by his... and at other camps. The absence of police officers, soldiers and other state officials may help in the sense... and his right-hand man, State Minister Nikos Pappas, to air his grievances. The SYRIZA officials
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Brussels attacks prompt fears in Athens over handling of refugee crisis
PoliticsForeign Policyat this heinous crime” but is seriously concerned about the consequences this may have on the refugee... is worried that Tirana may turn to international arbitration over the EEZ issue if the pact... Minister Nikos Kotzias and his Albanian counterpart Ditmir Bushati when the pair met in Athens
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Athens in quandary over IMF as Fund's role in bailout is firmed up
PoliticsGreek Politicsfocus is on what type of measures the IMF may demand in order to be part of the third programme... that the current coalition may not even be in power to see the benefit for the reduction... response from Athens but in an interview with the News 247 website, State Minister Nikos Pappas
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Russia and China prove hot topics in Tsipras-Obama talks at NATO Summit
PoliticsForeign PolicyBeijing may have raised the issue with Tsipras during his visit to China last week. A tribunal... that for Athens the resolution of the international tribunal is crucial as it may define its... with an aim to end the crisis in Syria. Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias has supported this position
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Greece sets up working group to monitor implications of Brexit
PoliticsForeign Policyof David Cameron and his replacement by Theresa May. · Even on this historic event, the EU appears... will be to set out every possible scenario for the build-up to Brexit and what may come afterward. A bi..., the UK’s possible departure from the EU. Foreign Minis Nikos Kotzias recently decided to form
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Government under pressure from TV permit and Attica Bank claims
PoliticsGreek Politicssensing that the coalition may be brought down by the collection of apparent scandals that have emerged... of the distinctive features it claims to have in comparison with the opposition. The pressure may ease up... Nikos Pappas to oversee the process rather than the National Council for Radio and Television
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Row with church too much for Tsipras's fragile coalition
Agoraof the church. As an institution it may not have the political impact of the past, such as the 1990s when... language. Even yoga has been a target for some Greek Orthodox priests recently. The church’s stance may..., including representatives of the church, be formed to discuss the matter despite Education Minister Nikos
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Athens encounters problem in effort to foster Greek-Albanian talks
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat the common interest of the Union may be promoted as provided for in Article 17 of the Treaty of Lisbon... it may have done so. According to analysts, if Athens has indeed tabled its proposals to the European... has already exchanged relevant letters with Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias. Hahn’s comment produced
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Newsletter 93 - 21/10/2016
for the government. Despite the May 25 Eurogroup setting out very clearly what Greece can expect in terms of debt..., may be sacrificed in a sudden reshuffle in an attempt by the prime minister to save his government... for the government, which appeared to soften its position via State Minister Nikos Pappas this week
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