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Greek health care spending in the spotlight
EconomyFeaturesThe world of Greek politics is being consumed by a price-fixing scandal centred on the Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis, and its alleged links to senior Greek politicians between 2006-2015. Ten former ministers and prime ministers, most of whom served between 2010 and 2014, are alleged to have
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politicians were bribed by the pharmaceutical giant. During a debate lasting more than 20 hours, New
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Coalition struggles to contend with fallout from football crisis
PoliticsGreek Politicsas “excessive” the language used by his superior. “There are differences in the language that politicians use
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Despite stumbling blocks, Athens more upbeat after latest talks on name issue
PoliticsForeign Policyabout the state of negotiations. He is expected to encourage the politicians to support
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Aegean tension presents Tsipras with urgent domestic, foreign policy challenges
PoliticsGreek Politics. However, Kotzias went on to highlight via his comments just how difficult it is for Greek politicians
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Pressure mounts on coalition to complete fourth review prior actions
PoliticsGreek Politicsa preliminary inquiry into the Novartis affair, and the claims that bribes were paid to politicians
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Which way to the exit?
Agorasystem remains none the wiser. The same reasons that prevented Greek politicians from identifying
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Speculation about timing of next general elections intensifies
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe timing of the next general elections is back on the lips of Greek politicians, with both SYRIZA and New Democracy fuelling talk of when the next vote might be held. Last week, opposition leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis threw down the gauntlet and challenged Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to hold
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Turkish elections put Athens on alert as name talks reach crucial juncture
PoliticsForeign Policyis coming to an end in May. Athens is also concerned about whether Turkish politicians will try
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Parties mull changes to electoral law, top judge resigns
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe discussion about changes to the electoral law is hotting up in Greece, in a further sign that local politicians are steadily turning their attention to the next national vote even though it remains unclear when it will be held. The centre-left Movement for Change (KINAL) will reportedly propose
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