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Govt examines stricter measures to rein in coronavirus as options dwindle Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis chaired an emergency meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss the soaring number of Covid-19 cases in Greece and what more authorities can do to prevent the virus spreading in the community at such a pace.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
PM unveils 50 more ICU beds as Covid-19 death toll passes 500 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated a new intensive care unit at a public hospital in Athens on Monday as the government steps up its efforts to respond to the coronavirus challenge.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Greece to press for EU sanctions roadmap on Turkey as domestic pressure builds Two weeks after the emergency summit of EU leaders stopped short of issuing a warning to Turkey, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis returns to Brussels for the EU Council meeting determined to press for a tougher stance.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
PM appoints new national security advisor as talks with Turkey hang in balance Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday the appointment of Thanos Dokos to the post of national security advisor, with a mandate to formulate national security strategy and build the National Security Council, a new body created by the prime minister.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
PM tries to draw line under Golden Dawn affair, defends handling of second Covid-19 wave In his latest, but not particularly revealing, interview with the local print media Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis seeks to draw a line under the Golden Dawn affair and defends his government’s handling of the second coronavirus wave.
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EconomyFeatures
Microsoft deal welcomed as Greece vies for more foreign investments Microsoft has announced plans to create three data centres in Greece in a much-needed boost for the country’s investment profile as part of its "GR for GRowth" initiative.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
EU Council sidesteps sanctions, puts focus on constructive Greek-Turkish talks As the dust settles from last week’s European Council, the Greek government is assessing where it stands, particularly in relation to the backing it has from its EU partners in relation to negotiations with Turkey.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Public's disenchantment grows as ND struggles with Covid-19 challenge The government’s difficulties in dealing with the challenge posed by Covid-19 on the public health and economic fronts over the last few months appear to have eroded much of the public’s goodwill towards New Democracy following its landslide win in last year’s general elections.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
EastMed, defence and energy dominate Pompeo's visit, leaving Athens satisfied In his second visit to Greece in almost a year, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pleased his hosts with his messages of support and with his gestures during a time when the Greek government needed both, especially ahead of difficult talks with neighboring Turkey.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
PM puts emphasis on individual responsibility in bid to rein in coronavirus Many weeks after his last televised address on the subject, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made a public appeal on Thursday for Greeks to take greater care to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, particularly in Athens, so authorities can avoid enforcing another lockdown.