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Central government debt grows to 328.70 billion in Q4 Greece’s central government debt rose by 2.59 billion euros quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to 328.70 billion in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2017, from 326.11 billion in the previous quarter, the Finance Ministry's (MoF) debt bulletin showed on Tuesday.
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EconomyProgramme
Work on post-programme framework continues despite tranche holdup The delay in the disbursement of Greece’s next bailout tranche does not look like it will affect the plans to begin work on the fourth review, as well as the ongoing discussions regarding debt relief and the other post-programme arrangements.
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Economy
Fitch upgrades Greek rating to 'B,' sees hybrid MoU exit and 2.1 pct growth this year Fitch upgraded on Friday Greece’s long-term credit rating by one notch to ‘B’ from ‘B-‘, maintaining a positive outlook.
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EconomyProgramme
Athens facing final steps in third review as next milestones identified The countdown to next Monday’s Eurogroup, where the third review is due to be officially completed has begun following last week’s visit to Athens by European Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici, who also set out the key milestones for the months ahead.
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Economy
Athens meets bond targets despite testing market conditions On Friday afternoon, one day after the successful completion of the bond issue, the Greek Finance Ministry provided the details of the transaction for the 3 billion notes due 15 February 2025.
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EconomyProgramme
Moscovici upbeat in Athens, highlights elements needed for programme exit European Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici had several messages to deliver during his visit to Athens, which focussed mostly on what needs to happen over the next few months to ensure that Greece completes the third programme without any problems.
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EconomyProgramme
Greece issues 7-year bond, moves closer to wrapping up third review Following a small delay due to the turmoil in international markets earlier in the week, Greece opened on Thursday the book of offers for a syndicated seven-year bond.
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EconomyProgramme
Athens puts off bond sale, has fiscal concerns to address Greek authorities decided on Tuesday to put off plans to begin the book-building process for the 7-year bond that Athens wants to issue due to volatility on the international markets.
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EconomyProgramme
Greece prepares for bond issue, looks to pave way for programme exit Greece is expected to announce the start of the book-building process for a new 7-year bond this week as it also looks to provide greater clarity on debt relief measures and the post-programme scheme the that government is working on.
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EconomyProgramme
Athens prepares for bond issue, eurozone works on growth/debt mechanism An imminent bond issue by the Greek government is set to attract the immediate attention of local and international observers but discussions are continuing in the background regarding the method of the country’s exit from the third programme and what will follow.