Grecia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Perfect people don't fight, they don't lie, they don't make mistakes and they don't exist.
— Aristotele
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Italy banks on Malta’s EU Presidency support in new drive to expel irregular migrants
Italy is relying on its long-standing yet sometimes strained friendship with Malta in a new bid to double the number of expulsions of irregular migrants from its territory. With Malta assuming the Presidency of the European Union today, the Italian government is relying on Malta’s support for its plans for ...
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March 2016: Death of an archbishop, Panamagate dominates headlines
Panamagate was the main story this month, where Minister Konrad Mizzi became the centre of attention for the wrong reasons.In addition, the European Parliamentary Committee for Budgetary Control rejected Toni Abela’s nomination to the European Court of Auditors.2 MarchEnergy Minister Konrad Mizzi told The Malta Independent that he paid Nexia ...
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NDLEA Arrests 2 Suspects At MMIA
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested an importer of electronics on his way to Hong Kong for ingesting cocaine. Another suspect who lives in Athens, Greece was also apprehended in connection with unlawful possession of wraps of substances that tested positive for cocaine. The arrests ...
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The Cyprus guarantees problem
Probably excluding the academic-turned Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias and a minority of like-minded other politicians from all ideologies, particularly conservatives, Greece appears to have washed its hands of Cyprus.
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Eurozone clears way to resume debt relief for Greece
Eurogroup head Jeroen Dijsselbloem on Saturday said Greece had cleared up doubts and could expect a positive decision on debt relief, defusing a row over surprise handouts announced by Athens. “Happy to conclude that we have cleared the way for ESM to go ahead with decision-making procedures for short term ...
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After Berlin attack, Europe weighs freedom against security
Europe's open borders may symbolize liberty and forward thinking for some — but they increasingly look like the continent's Achilles' heel.Europe's No. 1 terrorism suspect crossed at least two borders this week despite an international manhunt, and was felled only by chance, in a random ID check. The bungled chase ...
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Editorial: The bulk buying scheme - Things worth remembering
A few days ago we were inundated with photos and memories of the Tal-Barrani events and later of the Raymond Caruana violent death on the 30th anniversary of the happenings.There is another event that is nearing its 30th anniversary too, or rather the 30th anniversary of its removal: the bulk ...
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EU leaders pledge €610 million to Niger to help stop flow of migrants into the Mediterranean
European leaders agreed this evening to provide Niger with €610 million for the country to try to prevent people from leaving Africa in search of better lives in Europe.During a European Council meeting in Brussels, leaders also agreed to replicate a migration agreement the EU has with Turkey for the ...
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I ministri delle finanze dell’eurozona hanno sospeso le misure per aiutare a ridurre il debito della Grecia
I ministri delle finanze dell’eurozona hanno sospeso le misure per aiutare a ridurre il debito della Grecia. Il provvedimento sarebbe una risposta alla decisione del primo ministro Alexis Tsipras di aumentare la spesa per le pensioni. Il 5 dicembre l’eurogruppo aveva deciso di ridurre il peso del debito greco tagliando ...
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EU slows Turkey membership talks over coup crackdown
The European Union on Tuesday expressed deep concern about Turkey's security crackdown since the failed coup in July but stopped short of officially freezing membership talks with the country.At talks in Brussels, EU foreign and European affairs ministers decided that no new sections of Turkey's accession negotiations should be started ...
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Ballon d'Or: Ronaldo voted best in the world for fourth time
After giving a European Championship title to Portugal and another Champions League trophy to Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo ends 2016 with something just for himself - his fourth world player of the year award.Ronaldo on Monday won his third Ballon d'Or award, which this year is being handed out by France Football magazine ...
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Malta Ship Registry consolidates its presence in the Greek Shipping Market
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Joe Mizzi addressed Greek ship owners at the 13th Annual Greek Shipping Awards organised by Lloyds’ List in Athens, Greece.The event was a good opportunity to promote the Malta Ship Registry before the extensive gathering of leading Greek ship owners which the organizers bring to ...
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Carmelo Abela presents Maltese Presidency’s Home Affairs work programme
"In spite of existing differences between EU member states' positions on the way forward with regard to migration and asylum-related issues, far-reaching results can only be achieved if, in addressing our common challenges, we all work together to find common and effective solutions," Minister for Home Affairs and National Security ...
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UN General Assembly demands immediate end to hostilities in Syria
Source: UN General Assembly Country: Syrian Arab RepublicIn a resolution adopted today as speakers decried the Security Council’s continued impotence, the GA also demands unconditional humanitarian access and action by all warring parties to protect civilians.GA/11871 GENERAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY SEVENTY-FIRST SESSION, 58TH & 59TH MEETINGS (AM & PM) Exposing deep ...
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Thousands protest in Greece over new budget cuts
Thousands of Greek trade unionists demonstrated on Thursday against planned new cuts demanded by international creditors in a general strike that shut down several key sectors. According to police, some 15,000 people took part in separate union protests in Athens and another 5,000 in Thessaloniki. Civil servants, bank staff, merchant ...
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Turkish-Arab investors to spend 300 mln euros on luxury Greek resort
A Turkish-Arab fund plans to spend up to about 300 million euros ($322 million) to redevelop a luxury seaside resort outside Greece’s capital Athens, bringing significant foreign investment into the cash-strapped country, the fund said on Dec. 6
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Renzi told to stay put as Italy PM until critical budget law is passed
Calls mounted rapidly Monday from populist and other opposition leaders for quick elections in Italy, seeking to capitalize on Premier Matteo Renzi's humiliating defeat in a referendum on government-championed reforms.The president, though, told Renzi (above) to stay in office a bit longer until a critical budget law is passed. Some officials ...
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School “as vital as food and medicine” for children in emergencies
Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, UN Children's Fund Country: WorldOf the 462 million school-aged children affected by emergencies, an estimated 75 million need educational support. Even so, education continues to be one of the least funded sectors in humanitarian appeals.BRUSSELS / NEW YORK, 6 ...
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EU, IMF 'going in circles' on Greek debt relief
BRUSSELS - Eurozone finance ministers meet Monday as far apart as ever on the debt relief measures demanded by the International Monetary Fund for it to back their bailout programme for Greece.
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Foreign rulers
It is clear that we are faced with the most serious financial crisis that Greece has...
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Air Malta to operate double daily flights to Munich, Rome and Catania next summer
Air Malta is planning to operate 150 weekly flights to 29 destinations next summer. With this schedule, running from the 26th March till 28 October 2017, the Maltese airline is planning to carry 1.2 million passengers while continue operating with a fleet of eight aircraft similar to this year.Air Malta’s ...