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Government tries to fend off growing domestic objections to its foreign policy
The political fallout from eastern Libya's ratification of the Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum continues to reverberate through Greek politics, creating an increasingly difficult challenge for the Mitsotakis government on an issue that has traditionally been one of New Democracy's strongest assets.
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VAT continues to drive budget performance in Sep, at 1.4 bln euros above target
The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 7.55 billion euros for September, compared to a surplus of 9.45 billion euros a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Monday.
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S&P leaves rating and outlook unchanged at 'BBB' and stable
S&P affirmed on Friday Greece’s credit rating at ‘BBB’ with a stable outlook. The decision reflects a balance between Greece’s robust fiscal discipline and steady economic expansion, against the backdrop of its legacy of elevated government debt and external imbalances.
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Libya fallout tests ND's foreign policy credentials as PASOK edges forward in latest polls
The ratification of the disputed Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum by eastern Libya's House of Representatives has handed Greece's opposition parties a fresh opportunity to challenge one of the Mitsotakis government's traditional strengths: its management of foreign policy and national security.
Athens seeks diplomatic counterweight after Libya backs Turkey maritime pact
Libyan ratification dents government's foreign policy edge
Economy
BoG sees several global challenges, expects Greek economy to hold its ground
The Bank of Greece released on Thursday the latest financial stability report noting that the global economic environment is navigating significant headwinds driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, energy flow disruptions, and a sharp spike in international energy prices.
Greece heads for another record tourism season after strong August receipts
Current account balance at 1.74 bln surplus in Aug thanks to services
Society
OECD warns young Greeks face deep structural barriers to work, family and housing
The latest OECD report on the challenges faced by young people in Greece captures the complex landscape they must navigate and the hurdles they encounter in their efforts to achieve financial independence, find stable employment, start a family and secure housing.
EU report shows Greece entering new era of extreme ageing and population decline
Trust levels fall again as public perceptions trail economic progress
Agora
Gone girl, vanishing statecraft
The direction in which Kimberley Guilfoyle’s ambassadorship to Greece would go was clear from the moment last autumn when she stepped off the private jet of a Greek‑American businessman to take up her position in Athens.
Podccast - The Great Sea Interconnector and its high-voltage politics
Podcast - Economic gain, social strain and political pain: Greece’s road to elections