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  1. Budget primary deficit at 1.47 bln euros in Jan, revenue shortfall hits 812 mln
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    billion euros. Net revenues came to 3.85 billion euros, below target by 812 million euros... a deficit of 782 million euros for the month.

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  2. Policeman's death prompts PM's pledge to act on hooliganism
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    The death of a policeman from injuries received during a clash with hooligans has prompted further... greeted the news of the death of the 31-year-old riot policeman in hospital on Wednesday with a stern... incidents of violence against police. Far-right Spartiates noted the death of a motorcycle policeman

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  3. Latest criticism regarding human rights, civil society rebuffed by govt
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    The Greek government’s attitude towards civil society and human rights has come under fire from... media reports and complaints by press freedom and human rights advocates that the Greek authorities.... On Wednesday, the UN’s Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders presented her preliminary findings from

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  4. Deposits drop by 607 mln in July, led by corporate savings
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    The net private sector deposits in the Greek banking system shrunk in July with a drop of 607 million euros, after a 3.83-billion-euro jump in June, according to the latest Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Wednesday. The annual growth in July was 2.7 percent year on year (YoY), from 2.9

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  5. Rise in overdue contributions slows to 310 mln in Q3, total at 16.9 bln

    EconomyMacroeconomy

    The rise in unpaid social security contributions (SSCs) slowed quarter on quarter (QoQ) to 310 million euros in Q3 of 2016, from 831 million in Q2. The outstanding amount reaching 16.92 billion, the quarterly bulletin of the single SSC collection centre (KEAO) displayed on Monday. The increase

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  6. Budget primary confirmed at deficit of 1.47 bln in Jan as taxes dwindle
    Finance Ministry

    EconomyMacroeconomy

    . Net revenues came to 3.85 billion euros, below target by 812 million euros. The monthly primary... a deficit of 782 million euros for the month.

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  7. Human Rights Commissioner calls for improvements to battered healthcare system
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    Society

    A report by the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe has shown the severe impact of the country’s crisis on Greece’s healthcare sector as well as the health of Greeks. The report... to accessing healthcare in practice and greater investment in ensuring that the human rights of disabled

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  8. New asylum law comes up against old failings
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    Agora

    politicians and human rights groups agree is not fit for purpose. Elements of the Dutch system... criticised by human rights groups. Groups including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Doctors... they qualify for protection. Particular emphasis is given by human rights groups and migration

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  9. EU-Turkey refugee agreement: A life saver or a dud?
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    Agora

    of Turkey adopting a stricter approach to the human trafficking gangs transporting migrants and refugees... policeman and some countries in central, eastern and northern Europe display limited desire... and the need for Ankara to do more to stop human traffickers at the news conference following his meeting

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  10. Athens seeking Mitsotakis-Erdogan talks as Ankara suggests arbitration for disputes

    PoliticsForeign Policy

    the way it treats the Greek ethnic minority. “Issues related to the protection of human rights... to Greece Burak Ozugergin to Ta Nea. Ozugergin suggested that the two sides should start a discussion

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