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Greek opposition slams government in wake of KAS recommendation
One day after Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAS) recommended that part of the disused Elliniko plot, which is slated for a massive redevelopment project worth 8 billion euros, be declared an archaeological site, opposition New Democracy on Wednesday accused the left-led government of putting off investors and undermining the debt-hit country's economic recovery.
New Democracy slams gov't over Eldorado pullout
Greece's conservative opposition on Monday attacked the government following a decision by Canadian mining company Eldorado Gold to suspend investment at its mines and development projects in the country due to a delay in permits from Greek authorities.
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Opposition urges PM to condemn Toskas comments on fire service
The conservative opposition has called on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to condemn comments by his minister for citizens' protection, Nikos Toskas, who on Thursday described the Greek fire service as the "most warped service in the Greek public sector."
Coalition, ND ready to clash over corruption
The government reiterated Thursday that fighting corruption is one of its five priorities, but the left-led coalition is set to come under increasing pressure Friday from New Democracy over the conversations that Defense Minister Panos Kammenos had with a convicted drug smuggler.
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Spike in attacks on police in central Athens draws opposition criticism
Opposition New Democracy on Monday accused the left-led government of turning a blind eye to violence by self-styled anarchists in the city center directed at targets representing the "establishment."
"The tolerance being shown by the government has exceeded all limits," the conservative party's spokesman, Vassilis Kikilias, said.
ND will not support new bailout pact, spokesman says
Greece's largest opposition party, the conservative New Democracy, said on Tuesday it would not support the deal cut by Athens and its lenders when it comes to Parliament.
"We will not vote in the new austerity measures that cut pension and tax Greece more," spokesman Vassilis Kikilias told Reuters.
Groups set up 'political kiosk' in Exarchia Square
Anti-establishment groups have set up a "political kiosk" in a container in Exarchia Square, central Athens, which they say will contribute to the culture of political activism.
According to a text posted on an anti-establishment site, the aim is for the kiosk to become a focal point for young people with events and a discussion forum.
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ND on 2 parcel bomb attacks: Attempts to link us to target party will fail
Greece’s major opposition party New Democracy (ND) released a statement regarding the two parcel bomb attacks against European and IMF officials in the past two days stressing Greece’s international image had been seriously damaged. The statement alleged the two incidents attempted to frame ND by linking the two parcel bomb senders to the conservative party.
Citizens' protection minister: French authorities say IMF parcel bomb sent from Greece
Greece's Citizens' Protection Minister Nikos Toskas told ANT1 television channel on Thursday that French authorities said a parcel bomb that arrived at the Paris offices of the International Monetary Fund on Thursday and left an employee with minor injuries when it exploded, had been sent from Greece.
Breaking! New Democracy spokesperson’s name on Paris IMF bomb parcel!
Citizens’ Protection Minister Nikos Toskas confirmed that the bomb parcel that exploded in the IMF offices in Paris on Thursday was sent by Greece. Speaking to Ant-1 TV, Mr. Toskas said the French authorities had informed him that the parcel had been indeed sent from a Greek address with the name Vasilis Kikilias, the spokesperson of major opposition party New Democracy (ND) on it.