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  1. Podcast - Long live the revolution: The legacy of Greece's 1821 war of independence

    Agora

    Greece is celebrating the 200th anniversary of its war of independence, which began in 1821 and allowed Greeks to free themselves of Ottoman rule and oppression, and form their own nation-state. To mark this occasion, we spoke to Sakis Gekas, the Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) Chair of Modern

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  2. ND wrong-foots SYRIZA with call to lift expat vote restrictions
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    The expat vote has become the latest pretext for a flare-up between the New Democracy government and opposition SYRIZA, as a new bill proposes to open up remote voting to the Greek diaspora... for their own version of the expat vote. The initiative is staunchly opposed by Communist Party KKE

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  3. Where next for Greece's troubled privatisation programme under SYRIZA?

    Economy

    agencies with a view to developing state assets and enhancing their valus through microeconomic

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  4. Loosening of restrictions on expat vote fails to secure Parliament's approval

    PoliticsGreek Politics

    and diaspora Greeks alike, tabled the legislation after SYRIZA’s spokeswoman on expat affairs made

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  5. Helped by trading gains, Eurobank posts 305 mln in Q1 profits
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    EconomyBanking

    Eurobank posted an adjusted net income of 305 million euros in the first quarter of 2022 (Q1), compared to a profit of 72 million euros last year. Core pre-provision income (PPI) rose by 10.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q1 to 240.4 million euros, with 62.1 million euros of loan loss provisions

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  6. Appealing to dual audiences compounds mixed messages from SYRIZA

    PoliticsGreek Politics

    lack of absolute coherence within the party, the dual message being broadcast by SYRIZA reflects

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  7. Strong response to dual bond transaction takes 2021 debt issuance to 14 bln

    Economy

    Greece’s debt manager successfully completed the fifth syndicated transaction of the year through a dual transaction of the re-opening of the existing 5-year bond due February 2026 and the 30-year that was maturing in January 2052. Both bonds were initially issued earlier in the year. Overall

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  8. PM hits back at labour reform critics, defends 13-hour working days
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    news.” He clarified that the provision already exists for dual employment and is now extended to single... of Freedom at 7.2 pct, KKE at 6.6 pct, Voice of Reason at 4.0 pct, SYRIZA at 3.3 pct. However... to engage in personal self-criticism for his 2015–2019 tenure, while 40.8 pct urge him to focus on policy

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  9. Retail sales recorded 3.7 pct rise in 2023, but volume dropped by 3.3 pct

    EconomyMacroeconomy

    of 12.3 percent in 2022. Volumes in 2023 dropped by 3.3 percent in 2023. Retail sales had been growing... percent. The inflationary effects are reflected in volumes, with fuels up by 3.3 percent, a 5.4 percent

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  10. Car sales remain strong, rising by 3.3% YoY up to May

    EconomyMacroeconomy

    by 5.9 percent YoY. Passenger cars rose by 3.3 percent, with the absolute figure standing at 23,851..., road motor cars rose by 3.3 percent annually. Passenger cars were up by 2.3 percent, lorries

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