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GSI resumption set to test Greek–Turkish relations after Libya MoU clash
The planned resumption of maritime surveys for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) is emerging as the next critical test of relations between Greece and Turkey, following a sharp diplomatic confrontation at the United Nations on Thursday over the recently ratified Turkey–Libya maritime memorandum.
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Mitsotakis takes maritime dispute to UN as PASOK seeks to build on polling momentum
The fallout from eastern Libya's ratification of the Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum continues to dominate Greece's political agenda, but the controversy is now unfolding on two distinct fronts.
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Economic sentiment moderates in Oct as consumer confidence falls sharply
Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) moderated in October, with the index at 106.9 points, from 107.6 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Thursday.
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Business loans and consumer credit drive 6% YoY expansion in September
Credit expansion in the Greek private sector slightly slowed in September, rising by 6 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 7.3 percent the previous month, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Tuesday showed.
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Corporations raise private sector deposits to highest level since March 2010
Private sector deposits grew further in September, with a net inflow of 2.79 billion euros, after a rise of 2.83 billion euros in August, according to the latest Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Tuesday.
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Politics
Poll traces fluctuations among voters as outgoing EU prosecutor alleges interference
The latest polling figures suggest 10 parties could make it into parliament, with New Democracy holding a comfortable lead but still well short of a majority.
Government seeks patriotic reset after Libya memorandum as election scenarios resurface
Tax scandals and resignation of PM’s aide put government accountability under spotlight
Economy
Building activity contracts by 8.3% YoY in July
Building activity contracted in July, with a drop of 8.3 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a jump of 21.5 percent in the previous month, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Tuesday.
VAT continues to drive budget performance in Sep, at 1.4 bln euros above target
S&P leaves rating and outlook unchanged at 'BBB' and stable
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.
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