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Technical talks progress but debt relief, credit line continue to grate
EconomyProgrammeTechnical discussions between the creditors and the Greek government began in Athens on Monday against a backdrop of continuing disagreements over debt relief and whether Greece needs a precautionary credit line after the programme ends in August. Monday’s meetings reportedly focussed on electronic
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played out against an already-combative backdrop following the assault on Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis
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Kammenos walks out on coalition, triggers confidence vote that will affect timing of elections
PoliticsGreek Politicsthere would be any MPs jumping at the chance to support the government, especially against the backdrop
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Expert report highlights systemic failings in aftermath of deadly Mati wildfire
Societyare an important backdrop to the present situation. In recent decades, urban development and other human
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Tensions within SYRIZA en route to membership ballot, party conference
PoliticsGreek Politics, indicative of the healthy functioning of the party. This latest episode unfolds against the backdrop
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Mitsotakis enjoys growing popular backing at home, as efforts intensify to defuse border crisis
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAs skirmishes between migrants, Greek and Turkish border forces continue, this week kicks off with heightened diplomatic activity on all sides in pursuit of a solution that will defuse the tensions. The efforts come against the backdrop of a solidifying of the Greek position in favour of closed
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Greek government goes digital under lockdown, as more coronavirus clusters emerge
PoliticsGreek Politicsagainst the backdrop of the coronavirus crisis. While government and opposition agreed to suspend
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Athens hoping for period of calm in Greek-Turkish relations after PM's talks with Erdogan
PoliticsForeign Policythe backdrop of the war in Ukraine, which has allowed the two sides to discuss as “NATO partners” and “pillars
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SYRIZA and KINAL focus on settling internal issues as they clear path to elections
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAgainst the backdrop of a growing cost-of-living crisis that is eating away at New Democracy’s ratings and giving the opposition parties hope ahead of the next general elections, SYRIZA and KINAL are gearing up for a busy few weeks that will likely define more clearly their positions and strategies
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Opposition pushes for phone-tapping probe as early polls claim limited damage to ND
PoliticsGreek PoliticsFollowing on quickly from Friday’s fractious party leaders’ debate on the phone-tapping scandal, Parliament reconvenes in Athens to vote on PASOK-KINAL’s proposal to hold a parliamentary inquiry into the affair. Monday’s discussion will take place against the backdrop of the first published opinion
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