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Fiscal issues dominate talks as fourth post-programme review ensues

The first round of discussions between the Greek authorities and the institutions was held on Monday and appears to have yielded the first areas of common ground, and revealed areas that have some way to go still.

Survey indicates Greeks concerned about EU's role as geopolitical actor

The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) has released a brief outlining what Europeans want from the bloc in terms of foreign policy.

Mitsotakis lauds Commission VP nomination amid murmurs within party

The achievement of Greece’s nominee for the European Commission being offered a vice president spot has been overshadowed at home by a potential rift within New Democracy that could present Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with his first significant domestic political challenge since winning the July 7 general election.

VAT gap remains high as non-compliance overtakes revenue rise

The European Commission's VAT Gap report has revealed that tax revenues in Greece increased in 2017, but this did not close the gap between expected and actual VAT revenues.

Support for euro grows in Greece, strong mistrust of EU easing

The latest Eurobarometer survey, surveying public opinion in the European Union, has shown that the distrust Greeks express for the bloc persists but is starting to ease while support for the single currency remains strong.

Athens approaches Albania's political crisis, EU process with caution

Athens is closely following the political impasse in Albania, which has led to a clash between Ilir Meta and Prime Minister Edi Rama on the issue of the local elections.

Turkey strengthens East Med claims as Greece, Cyprus seek EU support

Turkey appears to be upping the ante in the Eastern Mediterranean as it presented its claims in the area through a collection of maps that were submitted to representatives of the foreign embassies in Ankara, last Friday.

Survey highlights Greeks' conflicted relationship with EU

The European Commission’s (EC) public opinion survey ahead of the May 26 European Parliament elections has illustrated the attitudes of European citizens across 28 member states.

Unfavourable views of EU strongest in Greece, survey indicates

A survey by the Pew Research Center has outlined the opinions of Greeks and European citizens on the role of the European Union (EU) and its perceptions by citizens in several countries.

EastMed pipeline close to high-level agreement, but still a long way from becoming reality

By: Georgia Nakou

The EastMed pipeline project is approaching another milestone, with a summit due to take place between Israel, Cyprus and Greece in Jerusalem on March 20.