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New Democracy leader calls for ‘strong mandate’ in upcoming elections
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged voters to provide his conservative party with a "strong mandate" in the upcoming elections on June 25, emphasizing the importance of a robust government to effectively execute their policy program.
Azerbaijan marks 105th Independence Day
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Azerbaijan marked Independence Day on May 28, the 105th anniversary of the establishment of the Azerbaijani Democratic Republic.
On May 28, 1918, the Azerbaijani National Council declared the independent Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, also known as the Azerbaijan People's Republic.
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PASOK MP vexed by leader’s decision to keep Thessaloniki seat
Haris Kastanidis, a lawmaker with socialist PASOK, expressed anger at party leader Nikos Androulakis' decision - after standing as a candidate in Thessaloniki, Iraklio on Crete (where he was born) and the Southern Electoral District of Athens in the May 21 election - to keep his seat in the 1st Constituency of Thessaloniki.
Serbian army to remain in full combat readiness until further notice - Council
BELGRADE - The Serbian Armed Forces will remain in full combat readiness until further notice following a "brutal use of force by Albin Kurti and his forces against Serbs in Kosovo-Metohija," said a statement released after Saturday's session of the Serbian National Security Council.
Greece, a champion in debt slashing
Moody's projects that Greece will post one of the largest debt reductions internationally over the next few years, stressing that the sustainability of the Greek debt is already at a much better level than that of Italy (which is rated investment grade) and will continue to be.
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Day 457 of the Invasion of Ukraine: At least Two People died after Russian shelling of a Hospital in the City of Dnipro
Slow death or a second chance?
SYRIZA is in intensive care and the prognosis for the leftist opposition is not good. Will it suffer a slow death or will it make a recovery and get a second chance? Is there a cure and, if so, will it work for this particular patient under these particular circumstances?
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PASOK leader reiterates no interest in ND coalition
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis emphasized again on Thursday that the party is not interested in forming a coalition with ruling New Democracy, "even if two or three seats are needed to form a government."
Party leaders agree on a second poll
A caretaker government led by a judge and with non-politicians at the crucial posts will be sworn in Thursday.
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Rate of tourist arrivals in Antalya limps in May
Foreign tourist arrivals in Antalya slowed in the first half of May, Recep Yavuz from the Antalya City Council Tourism Working Group has said, adding that this was due to fewer visits by Russian holidaymakers.
Antalya saw a record number of foreign tourist arrivals in January, February, March and April this year. However, tourism activity appeared to have lost some momentum in May.
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