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Cyprus exports more to non EU countries, says Eurostat
Greece (13%), the United Kingdom (8%) and Libya (8%) where the main trading partners of Cyprus in 2016, where most of Cypriot exports were stemmed, according to Eurostat. Yet Cyprus is one of the few EU countries were intra EU exports do not prevail. Malta (39%), Cyprus (46%) and the United Kingdom (47%) were the […]
Statement by the European Council on the Article 50 notification by the UK
The EU will start immediately arranging the practicalities of Brexit, according to an official European Council Statement, issued upon reception of the article 50 notification.
President Prokopis Pavlopoulos: Europe needs unity, not multiple speeds
President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Sunday voiced his disagreement with the idea of a “multiple-speed Europe,” stressing that Europe needs to protect its unity and that this “does not have speeds.”
Greece must not be presented with forever greater demands, Moscovici notes
It was natural for Greece’s partners to expect that the country meet its commitments but only these and not constant additional demands, European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici indicated in an interview with the Greek daily “Real News” on Sunday.
Majority of Greeks say EU is ‘moving in the wrong direction,’ poll shows
Greeks are conflicted about the benefits of European Union membership and a very substantial majority is unhappy with direction the EU is going, according to the results of a nationwide survey released by Palmos Analysis on Sunday. The survey was commissioned by ruling SYRIZA’s group in the European Parliament.
Negotiations with institutions on second review to start at end of the week
Greece’s negotiations with the institutions on the second programme review will start at the end of the week. The reason for the delay is IMF’ representative Delia Velculescu’s later arrival in Athens. Talks on a technical level started on Monday.
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EU leaders to say they regret Britain’s decision but will not take any decisions, says Bruegel analyst
The 27 EU leaders who will meet on June 28-29 in Brussels to discuss the results of the British referendum will express their regret over the outcome but will not take any decisions, Bruegel Senior Fellow Zsolt Darvas told ANA-MPA on Monday.
PM Tsipras: ‘Possible Brexit would cause economic and political turmoil in EU’
If Britain voted to leave the European Union on June 23 it would create economic and political turmoil to the EU, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday during a speech at the annual general meeting of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV).
Tsipras: We can create a better Europe for the future of its people
I want to welcome a true friend of Greece and consistent supporter of the European idea, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday welcoming the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker at the Maximos Mansion.