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Tsipras set to unveil tax cuts as MPs prepare for confidence vote
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe stage is set for a political showdown between the government and New Democracy ahead of the May 26 European and local elections after the opposition party submitted a censure motion regarding Alternate Health Minister Pavlos Polakis, which the government turned into a confidence vote
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Eurozone set to give next govt until Sept to address fiscal issues
EconomyProgrammefinance minister is likely to have to set out what fiscal measures the new government plans to take
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Business leaders set out steps to attract skilled Greeks as govt offers wage subsidies
Societya first set of measures to actively stem the flow and begin its reversal. During a speech at the first
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Mitsotakis to set out lockdown relaxation plan as ND scales back economic support
PoliticsGreek Politicsopposition party claims that two of the seven platforms used for the e-learning programme were set up after
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PM set to unveil support package, as ND cements poll lead
PoliticsGreek PoliticsKyriakos Mitsotakis is set to launch the government’s updated pandemic support package in a TV address this afternoon detailing measures for employment and the economy into the autumn, as well as an action plan on tourism. The latest poll figures show high approval ratings for the governing party
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PM seeks fine balance as he prepares to unveil latest set of fiscal measures
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat markets do not get the impression that Greece is returning to its bad old ways. The tone was set
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Set-to in Ankara well received in Athens, where Covid-19 data causes worry
PoliticsGreek Politicsanother worrying set of Covid-19 numbers for Greece on Thursday. Authorities reported 104 deaths, which
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New labour law set to cause friction, as surprise candidate launches SYRIZA leadership bid
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAfter a summer of challenging developments, New Democracy’s latest labour reform initiative is set to be the first true test of the party’s legislative agenda since its return to power in June. In the SYRIZA camp, meanwhile, a new candidate has shaken up the leadership campaign with a surprise bid
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Controversial labour law set to usher in radical changes to employment practices
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy is moving ahead with draft legislation set to introduce sweeping changes to employment law. The bill, which introduces controversial concepts such as “zero hours” contracts, has been condemned by most opposition parties and labour unions in the latest dispute over workplace rights
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Unpopular tax bill set to become law despite objections
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy’s legislation against tax evasion looks set to clear the final hurdle today in the teeth of strong objections from opposition parties and legal concerns raised by Parliament’s scientific council. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis threw his weight behind Finance Minister Kostis
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