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Photo by Panayotis Tzamaros/Fosphotos Since 2010, declared income has plummeted but tax due has risen

By: Manos Giakoumis

The publication by the Independent Authority of Public Revenue (IAPR) of the annual statistical bulletins provided revealing information about the composition personal income tax and its evolution over the past few years.

Photo via PPC https://flic.kr/p/9qi65R PPC: The struggling electricity giant dominating bailout talks

By: Manos Giakoumis

One of the biggest stumbling blocks in the way of t the Greek government and the institutions to clinch a staff-level agreement (SLA) is the liberalisation of the energy market, with lenders requesting the sale of 40 percent of the Public Power Corporation (PPC) units.

Photo by ECB via Flickr https://flic.kr/p/qhZVDy Multiple potential benefits await Greece if it can clinch QE eligibility

By: Manos Giakoumis

If it manages to conclude the second review, Athens has its heart set on the inclusion of Greek government bonds (GGBs) in the European Central Bank’s quantitative easing (QE) programme, which requires the eurozone central bank to deem Greece’s debt sustainable.

Photo by Panayotis Tzamaros/Fosphotos Gucci and Greece’s lost photo opportunity

By: Omaira Gill

Recently, the Greek authorities were approached by fashion house Gucci for permission to hold a runway event at the Parthenon. The Central Archaeological Council (KAS), which has the final say over such matters, rejected the request, saying that it was out of line with the monuments cultural character.

Photo by Panayotis Tzamaros/Fosphotos Disabled rights still lacking in Greece

By: Omaira Gill

The Greek crisis has seen services and funds cut across the board from pensioners to preschools. But if there is one group that has been disproportionately affected, it is the disabled.

Photo via Flickr https://flic.kr/p/9KY9Wj Greek Pharmaceuticals: The little pill with big potential

By: Omaira Gill

The Greek pharmaceutical industry has remained a relatively strong sector despite the crisis - it contributes around 2.8 billion euros to GDP annually, according to the Greek government, and is one of the few industries in Greece which expanded its companies and workforce during the crisis rather than reduced it.

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