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Mitsotakis accused of flippancy over handling of diplomatic relations with neighbours
Opposition parties are accusing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of putting his party above national interests over the recent handling of relations with Albania and Turkey. The prime minister is being criticised for mixing politics with diplomacy after what are described as provocative actions by the leaders of the neighbouring countries.
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Parties return to campaign trail after Easter lull
With just over a month to go to European Parliament elections, campaigning has resumed in earnest after an extended break afforded by Orthodox Easter and the May Day holiday.
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Greece's relations with neighbours in Western Balkans becoming more complex
Athens is following developments in its northern neighbourhood, the Western Balkans, with some concern. The current geopolitical and political atmosphere in the region is a worry for the European Union, as well as Greece.
Opposition takes aim at cost of living
Mitsotakis uses justice reform as election rallying cry in aftermath of Mati verdict
Economy
Jobless rate falls to 10.2 pct in Mar amid expectations for strong tourism
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate moved closer to the 10-percent mark again in March, landing at 10.2 percent, from 11.4 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
NBG shows strong profitability growth of 38 pct YoY in Q1, with 606 mln NII
Manufacturing continues to expand in April, firms remain optimistic
Society
Inequality rises marginally in 2023, with 1.9 mln Greeks at risk of poverty
The two main metrics of income inequality in Greece were released by ELSTAT in its 2023 survey on Wednesday, suggesting that the picture remained broadly stable, based on the 2022 income reference year, with small increase in both.
Workers lost almost 9 pct of real income last year, research shows
Latest census data shows demographic challenge is here as population shrinks, ages
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After going through a really difficult time during the country’s long economic crisis, the Greek property market is booming, but that's creating a whole new set of problems.
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