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Greek trade deficit drops by larger rate of 27.2 pct in Feb
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s trade deficit continued heading south for the second straight month in February, when it dropped by the higher rate of 27.2 percent compared to 21 percent in January, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). The February headline rate is the highest decline since August
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Government's strategy unclear as pressure from lenders mounts
PoliticsGreek Politicspercent of To Potami voters and 21 percent of New Democracy voters. Holding a referendum was the most
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Industrial turnover down by 9.8 pct in Feb for fourth straight fall
EconomyMacroeconomyindustrial groupings recorded a drop in industrial turnover with the highest rates posted in energy (-21
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Greek employers struggling to fill positions with right people
Society(21 percent). Just under one in five employers said a lack of workplace competencies or soft skills
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Greek SMEs face biggest obstacles to finance in euro area, ECB finds
EconomyMacroeconomyin the preceding period. The 21 percent rate of outright rejection of loan applications in Greece was the second
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General gov't cash primary surplus to May halves, arrears keep rising
EconomyMacroeconomypercent of total arrears. Despite a rise by 42 million in May, tax arrears have slightly dropped by 21
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More than half of small businesses saw turnover dive by at least 50 pct due to capital controls
EconomyA recent survey published by the Institute of small enterprises of the Hellenic Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Merchants (GSEVE) showed the devastating impact on small companies after the imposition of capital controls. The survey was conducted by MARC in the July 21 – 27 period
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General gov't primary cash surplus shrinks in first half of 2015 as state arrears grow
EconomyMacroeconomyto 1.11 billion making up around 21 percent of total. State budget arrears reached 601 million
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Tsipras and the binary opposition
Agoratheir flexibility and poise. *An earlier version of this article appeard in our August 21 e-newsletter, which
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Concerns for SYRIZA mount as brief election campaign gets underway
PoliticsGreek Politics, when it lasted for 21 days. The caretaker administration will be responsible for moving along
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