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Vaccination rate starts to rise as further lockdown relaxation examined
The government was poised on Friday to announce the next step in the easing of the latest lockdown, although the main point of political contention at the end of this week was a proposal regarding public gatherings and protests.
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BoG warns pandemic will leave trail of bad loans, hastening need for new tools
In its regular release cycle of the financial stability report on Thursday, Bank of Greece (BoG) stepped up its warnings regarding the pandemic’s impact on the Greek banking system.
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Vote on territorial waters puts PM's stance in spotlight
The Greek Parliament approved on Wednesday the extension of the country’s territorial waters in the Ionian Sea to 12 nautical miles by a massive majority of 284.
PM reins in rush to re-open economy as vaccines proceed slowly
Political world unites behind victims of sex abuse, but remains divided over policing proposals
Economy
Travel balance falls by 62.9 pct in November
Greece’s travel balance came to 40.4 million euros in November from 108.8 million a year ago, Bank of Greece (BoG) data has shown. This is equal to a decrease of 62.9 percent year-on-year (YoY).
Primary cash balance deficit at 17.82 bln in 2020
Current account shows deficit of 1.26 bln in November
Society
Greeks see corruption as rife, going unpunished in new survey
A survey by polling company Public Issue has delved into the attitudes of Greeks towards corruption and found a pessimistic outlook.
Greece persistently bottom of the list for EU gender equality
Greeks less optimistic in face of second Covid-19 wave, survey finds
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Structural considerations for a prosperous Greece
Covid is a shock to the Greek economy. The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has reawakened painful memories of the last crisis in Greece. But unlike its predecessor, the Covid-19 challenge is a transitory shock.
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