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Athens set to press ahead with primary residence law despite differences with lenders
EconomyProgrammehas seen the new primary residence framework, which is due to succeed the Katseli law that expired... framework governing the protection of primary residences from foreclosure without necessarily first... residences. The institutions also raised concerns about the inclusion of the second group of NPLs
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Primary residence talks continue amid uncertainty about draft legislation
EconomyProgrammeThe Greek government remained in discussions with the institutions on Thursday over the details of the primary residence framework amid concerns that Athens is set to act unilaterally and table... against primary residences that the government would like to be included in the new framework. According
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The tarnished legacy that will haunt the Athens Olympics
AgoraThe Olympic Games only come around every four years but for enthusiasts there is at least an annual... have become tedious. A decade on from that transcendent opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium... the implications of joining the single currency, so its Olympic planners placed all the emphasis on getting
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Import price growth accelerates to 32 pct, food imports indicate significant price rise
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s import price index grew strongly in August by 32 percent year-on-year, picking up pace from the 28.1 percent of July, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday. The index reversed the growth slowing down of the three previous months, from the 39.1
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Trade deficit narrows by 32 pct in Oct, but exports contract
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s trade deficit recorded a drop of 32 percent year-on-year (YoY) in October, after a decline of 25.9 percent in September, according to data released by ELSTAT on Friday. The deficit came to 2.79 billion euros for October. Imports totalled 7.21 billion euros, dropping by 19.4 percent YoY
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ND tweaking stimulus measures as SYRIZA flounders in Novartis backwash
PoliticsGreek Politicsagainst a backdrop of ongoing political machinations over the Novartis scandal and accusations... the second stage of refunding the tax pre-payments, the subsidy for primary residence mortgages... settlements will relieve firms by some 200 million euros. In a TV interview over the weekend, Deputy
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Mitsotakis prepares to meet Erdogan as Greek ties with Russia collapse
PoliticsForeign PolicyAgainst the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to meet... invited Mitsotakis for lunch at the presidential residence in Istanbul and most likely in the presence... in his recent interview with Alpha TV. Speaking before the latest plenary session in Parliament, he has
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EU digital certificate seen as boost for tourism against backdrop of worsening pandemic
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe backdrop of the worst day of the pandemic so far in Greece. On Wednesday, the national public health
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Mitsotakis touts benefits of energy deals against backdrop of criticism
PoliticsGreek Politicsfacilities. Against the backdrop of the construction site for a new gas-fired power plant linked
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New migration law passes amid questions over Chios tragedy
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor certain residence permits, and greater flexibility for workers to change employers. Recruitment... will receive residence permits aligned with the length of their studies, gain the right to work part... parliamentary debate and subsequent vote took place against the backdrop of a new deadly incident involving
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