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Greek coalition party leader Kouvelis expects cabinet reshuffle in July

The leader of junior coalition partner Democratic Left believes that Prime Minister Antonis Samaras will reshuffle his cabinet in July. There has been growing speculation over the last few weeks about possible ministerial changes, with some commentators e… … Full News here – Latest News

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Coalition blames specific ministers for recent slip-ups

There was an attempt on Friday by the government to single out particular ministers for the recent lapses in communication within the three-party administration with the aim of protecting the coalition in general and Prime Minister Antonis Samaras in part… … Full News here – Latest News

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Samaras irks coalition partners over new ministry posts

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras’s decision to prepare the ground for the appointment of six more deputy ministers in his government on Friday led to fresh speculation about a reshuffle and caused annoyance among New Democracy’s two coalition partners, who … … Full News here – Latest News

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4/20/2013: Front Page: PM irks coalition partners

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras’s decision to prepare the ground for the appointment of six more deputy ministers in his government yesterday led to fresh speculation about a reshuffle and caused annoyance among New Democracy’s two coalition partners,… Full News here – Kathimerini English

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Greek coalition leaders reach compromise on property tax as troika returns

A few hours before talks with the troika were due to resume, Greece’s coalition leaders overcame on Wednesday night initial disagreement to reach a compromise on the makeup of a property tax deemed vital to meeting the revenue targets set by the country’s… … Full News here – Latest News

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4/3/2013: Front Page: Levy divides coalition

As Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and his coalition partners, PASOK leader Evangelos Venizelos and Fotis Kouvelis of Democratic Left, prepare to meet at 7 p.m. today for talks aimed at forging a united front in negotiations with troika envoys, who… Full News here – Kathimerini English

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SYRIZA launches fresh attack on Greek coalition over Cyprus stance

SYRIZA issued a new statement on Sunday criticizing Greece’s three-party government for not doing enough to stand by Cyprus. SYRIZA has been critical of the coalition over the past few days for failing to oppose the Eurogroup’s proposal of a deposit tax a… … Full News here – Latest News

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3/13/2013: Front Page: Education reform splits coalition

Plans to reformGreece’s tertiary education sector appear to be threatening the coalition’s cohesion more than a series of fiscal measures as the government’s junior partner, Democratic Left (DIMAR), dismissed the Athena scheme for reducing the number… Full News here – Kathimerini English

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2/28/2013: Front Page: Motion on ‘Greeks only’ military to test coalition

The coalition government’s unity is set to be tested today when MPs will be asked to vote on a motion put forward by about twothirds of New Democracy lawmakers who want only those of Greek ethnicity, as defined by blood and birth, to serve in the… Full News here – Kathimerini English

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PM, coalition partners to discuss revenue gap, troika inspection

Concern is mounting in the ranks of the fragile coalition about a shortfall in revenue and foot-dragging on a number of reforms as foreign inspectors prepare to return to Athens and union opposition to austerity peaks. Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is du… … Full News here – Latest News

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1/14/2013: Front Page: DIMAR keeps coalition intact, says Kouvelis

Fotis Kouvelis, the leader of Democratic Left, has told Sunday’s Kathimerini that Greece’s coalition government would not survive without his party’s support. Kouvelis and his party, the junior coalition partner, have come under consistent criticism… Full News here – Kathimerini English

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DIMAR keeps coalition intact, says Kouvelis

Fotis Kouvelis, the leader of Democratic Left, has told Sunday’s Kathimerini that Greece’s coalition government would not survive without his party’s support. Kouvelis and his party, the junior coalition partner, have come under consistent criticism from … … Full News here – Latest News

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1/7/2013: Front Page: Coalition allies push for action on wood smog

As health experts intensified warnings of the risks posed by the increased use of fireplaces and wood-burning stoves by Greeks struggling to reduce heating bills, the two junior parties in the coalition government called for action to enable households… Full News here – Kathimerini English

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Democratic Left ousts two MPs, reducing coalition to 164 lawmakers

Democratic Left, the junior partner in Greece’s governing coalition, has ousted two MPs after they said they would back a SYRIZA proposal to have PASOK leader Evangelos Venizelos as well as ex-Finance Minister Giorgos Papaconstantinou investigated by Parl… … Full News here – Latest News

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Coalition allies push for action on wood smog

As health experts intensified warnings of the risks posed by the increased use of fireplaces and wood-burning stoves by Greeks struggling to reduce heating bills, the two junior parties in the coalition government called for action to enable households to… … Full News here – Latest News

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