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Record bonds, rising bills: Greece’s economic paradox
The last few days have underscored the contrasts in Greece’s economic landscape: record-breaking success on the fiscal front was offset by troubling inflation data that highlighted the strain on households.
Contributor: Yiannis Mouzakis
Categories: Economy (348), Society (150), Greece (526)
Fet-a-ccompli: Tariffs and Greece’s big cheese
As the world mulls the impact and consequences of the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on so-called "liberation day", Greece has a very specific concern.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Economy (348), Society (150), Greece (526)
The nightmare of our choice
Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad’s 1899 novella, earned its reputation mostly as a critique of Western colonialism. However, the author also wanted it to convey his horror at what he called the “criminality of inefficiency and pure selfishness” – the exploitation of Africa and Africans hidden behind a thin veneer of imperialistic grandeur.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (412), Society (150), Greece (526)
Employment and wage data explains why Greeks struggle to see growth dividends
The Greek government’s economic narrative, built around growth that exceeds 2 pct and unemployment in single digits for the first time since the debt crisis, continues to be tested by non-headline data and the everyday reality faced by most Greek households.
Contributor: Yiannis Mouzakis
Categories: Economy (348), Society (150), Greece (526)
Podcast - The life and legacy of Costas Simitis
Costas Simitis, who served as Greece's prime minister between 1996 and 2004, died at the age of 88 on January 5. He left behind a bountiful legacy, which included Greece's entry into the euro and a raft of infrastructure projects.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Politics (412), Economy (348), Society (150), Greece (526)