Ministers of Economy and Finance of the euro zone have left open the possibility of granting a new million-dollar aid to Greece, after the Parliament in Athens approved on Sunday (05/08/2016) a controversial package of measures to further cuts.
“But we still have much work to do,” said Klaus Regling, director of the rescue fund ESM eurozone, after the meeting in Brussels. For his part, Minister of the Finnish branch, Alexander Stubb, said he is “cautiously optimistic” that a result is achieved in two weeks and the German Finance Minister, Wolfgang Schaeuble, expects to find a solution even this month.
the reform package approved by 153 MPs of the ruling coalition of center includes cuts in pensions and increased taxes to save a total of 5,400 million euros, a condition required by international creditors for Greece to receive the next tranche of international bailout worth 86,000 million euros. Otherwise Greece would again in a situation of bankruptcy.
Ministers of Economy and Finance of the eurozone will meet again on May 24 to discuss possible measures to alleviate the Greek debt. Already in the coming days there will be a meeting between the creditors and the government in Athens to secure an agreement on austerity measures and reform, as reported by the deputy head of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis. The agreement will also include “additional economic measures” if Athens fails to meet the fiscal targets, he said.
Meanwhile, Greek Finance Minister Euklid Tsakalotos, hailed the outcome of the meeting. “The Greek government and the three European institutions believe that we will need this mechanism,” said the minister in relation to the contingency plan required by Eurogroup ministers. (Dpa)
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Inaugurated the Invictus 2016
The Games US first lady. UU., Michelle Obama, and Prince Harry of England praised the contribution of soldiers from 15 countries and their families to society, opening in Orlando, Florida, the second games Invictus, only international sporting competition for active or retired military with wounds , mutilation, trauma or diseases that cause disabilities (05/09/2016).
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“Nearly $ 22,000 paid for murdering Berta Caceres”
the alleged four intellectual and material authors of the murder of Honduran environmentalist Berta Caceres, March 3, allegedly received a pay of 500,000 lempiras (about $ 22,000), according to the confession of one of them registered in a report released by the local press. Justice imposed on them the day before detention and formal order of processing (05/09/2016).
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Extradition of “El Chapo” countdown
the process to extradite the drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman stepped forward with the formal announcement that a Mexican judge issued a “favorable legal opinion” to that process. This statement is the prelude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues its decision. However, legal defense resources over a year can lengthen the process (05.09.2016).
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Chamber of Deputies annuls vote “impeachment” against Rousseff
Waldir Maranhao, interim president of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil annulled by “vices” the vote on April 17, in which the Congress supported the opening of impeachment against President Dilma Rousseff. The legislator set a new vote within five sessions, from the Senate, which was in the process analysis, return it to the House (09.05.2016).
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Kim Jong-un, another symbolic title in North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was named symbolically president of the Workers’ party of Korea (WPK), a post specially created for him during the closing day of the first congress of the single party held since 1980 (05/09/2016).
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Resigns Austrian Chancellor
The Chancellor Austrian, Werner Faymann, resigned today, according to his spokesman he said. Faymann withdrawal takes place two weeks after the debacle suffered by their formation in the first round of presidential elections, which won the ultranationalist Norbert Hofer. (05.09.2016)
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Platini announced his resignation from the UEFA
Michel Platini announced his resignation as president of the Union of European Football Association (UEFA), the French former player himself said in a statement after the CAS maintain its disqualification. (05.09.2016)
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At least 12 dead in the Philippines
at least 12 people were killed and another wounded in an ambush in Rosario, south of Manila, after they opened schools for the holding of general elections in the Philippines. Among the dead are seven campaign volunteers died Sunday south of Manila. (05.09.2016)
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starts trial of suspected terrorists
legal proceedings against sixteen involved in jihadist cell Verviers (eastern Belgium), dismantled in January 2015, began today in Brussels with the appearance only seven of the accused. In addition to these detainees twelve others accountable before the judge as alleged members of the terrorist network,
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North Korea expels journalists from BBC
North Korea expelled journalists from the BBC for its coverage of the country. Rupert Wingfield-correspondent Hayes was arrested, interrogated for eight hours and forced to sign a statement. (05.09.2016)
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continue with their nuclear plan
Workers party of North Korea has decided to continue to strengthen its nuclear defense capability “quality and quantity” in an unusual decision for a congress. The congress also adopted the decision to deny the use of its nuclear arsenal unless its sovereignty is violated first by others with nuclear weapons. (05.09.2016)
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Harsh words Renzi
The first Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, branded the hypothesis that Austria build a wall in the Brenner area, Italian-Austrian border crossing, to prevent the entry of refugees from Italy today “miserable propaganda”. “The hypothesis of building a wall on the Brennero is an attempt to instrumental and miserable propaganda that responds only to electioneering purposes”. (05.08.2016)
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Filipinos vote
Polling stations they opened in the Philippines for a general election in which the controversial Rodrigo Duterte is the favorite to win the presidency candidate. During the day, more than 54.3 million Filipinos are called to elect their president, his vice president, senators, congressmen and some 18,000 positions in the provincial and local government. (05.09.2016)
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Hinders peace process
The Army National Liberation (ELN) reiterated that the request to stop kidnapping civilians to begin a peace process conducted by the Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos, “locks” these negotiations. The guerrillas insisted in a statement that the condition, which “aims to be an imposition,” has “become an impediment to peace.” (05.09.2016)
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continue to burn
Only the weather they can stop the giant wildfire that has consumed 161,000 hectares of boreal forest in northwestern Canada and, according to the authorities now recognize, will remain active for months. The fire fighting equipment recognized today that the only way to control the flames is with the help of several days of heavy rain. (05.09.2016)
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