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Covid-19 data controversy rumbles on, as opposition probes on transparency
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the government’s expert committee on coronavirus Professor Sotiris Tsiodras to answer questions about... also been suggestions that rivalries between key agencies involved in the pandemic response has... on Health Minister Kikilias. Kikilias, who had taken a back seat during the first wave, has come
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The case for a general government balance sheet
Agorawill be necessary. Has any political system that the reader is aware of discussed this dynamic of the state? Has... something about it? We suggest that the answer is: no. And a key reason is that political systems... with the continuation of arrears, this shows that financial administration in Greece has some way to go. High accounts
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Questions linger following PM's statement on surveillance of political rival
PoliticsGreek Politics, as has been demanded by PASOK, and would be open to “creative ideas” for further improving the work... declaration, asserting that has never shied away from challenges or responsibility. His political opponents, however, are maintaining that through his address he has done exactly that. In its response, main
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Frustrated Androulakis rounds off surveillance inquiry as issue fails to gain traction
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe parliamentary inquiry into the surveillance scandal, which has been beset by friction between... by the MPs. In fact, the inquiry has barely touched the issue of the spyware being used in Greece, even... for them to be called as witnesses or they have cited secrecy rules in order not to answer questions. His
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No bounce for Tsipras in poll as cracks appear in centre-left
PoliticsGreek PoliticsJuncker during his recent visit to Athens, before obtaining the creditors’ approval. The measure has..., which has been severely tested because of the overcrowding at hotspots for migrants and what local officials perceive to be an indifference on the part of the government. However, the measure
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SYRIZA targets pensions boost as New Democracy builds on poll lead
PoliticsGreek PoliticsMoscovici that the reduction to pension spending due next year may be altered or cancelled has prompted incessant speculation about the fiscal measure, which was voted through Parliament last year... for the measure to be reversed. The minimum wage is also shaping up as another bone of contention between
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Newsletter 62 - 12/02/2016
at the moment, it has to adopt measures (such as VAT rises, pension cuts and income tax increases... The Eurogroup on Thursday evening sent a relatively positive signal, noting that progress has been achieved... it has a tougher task in its negotiations with the lenders. TV licensing legislation passed Govt stands
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What are Greek coalition's plans for privatisation programme?
Economythat “I can assure that this particular investment, which has been unfolding over the last few years, has my full support.” He also added that “I would like to be part of an attempt to attract to Greece... leadership has changed three times (in July 2012, August 2013 and August 2014), despite a 3-year tenure
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When the refugee crisis met the bailout review
Agoragovernment has not sought to establish a connection between the two issues. At least not in the way... and other capitals. This type of rhetoric has been set aside, thankfully. Instead, Athens’s focus has mostly... as a country that repeatedly fails to cooperate and has to be pushed to the brink to act, whether
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Greek-Turkish rift puts strain on Cyprus reunification talks
PoliticsForeign Policyon Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide has already begun to engage in talks with Athens and Ankara in an effort to lay... call a background setting that I would rather be without in the process to solve the Cyprus issue. But I do think that if all of us play our cards well, we might actually see Cyprus as one arena
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