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Greece exceeds expectations with first return to bond markets after four years
Economyindicated strong demand from “high-quality long-term” investors. The participation of investors outside... and it is an encouraging sign for Greece and Europe”. A first sign of the strong demand was evident in the last 6-month T
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European Commission review of Greek programme: The key points
EconomyProgrammeconditions and a strong fiscal performance in 2013. For 2015 onwards, the EC notes it is essential.... Tourism is likely to register another strong year, while the recent negative impact from transportation
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Greek primary surplus at 1.5 bln in Q1, aided by PIB and social underspend
Economyin the first quarter of 2014 outperformed its target by 641 million mainly due to the exceptionally strong... billion, 823 million better than target. The exceptionally strong PIB revenues of 1.56 billion
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Golden Dawn rears its head in local polls, prompting rethink from main parties
PoliticsGreek Politicswith new ways of tackling the matter. The Neo-Nazi party had a particularly strong presence...’s two biggest parties have an immediate effect, Golden Dawn is on course to couple its strong
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Greek elections as seen (or imagined) from Berlin
Agorato clarify to the Chancellery’s hierarchy the continuing strong election performance of the Neo-Nazi party..., its electoral support remains strong, and in some parts of Athens even extraordinary. Members
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Greek economy contracts 0.9 pct in Q1, slowest pace since Q1 2010
EconomyMacroeconomy, the highest since Q1 2008, mainly reflects strong tourism with the turnover in accommodation and food services... scheduled flights point to a 25 percent increase to 15.8 million in 2014 indicating another strong
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Greek primary budget surplus at 707 mln as revenues beat target in May
Economyby 3.9 percent to 18.57 billion. More importantly, the strong revenue performance in May eliminated... targeting a 1 percent rise in the full year figure. Despite the strong revenue rebound in May
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After landmark return in April, Greece prepares to tap bond markets again
Economyin May, beating the 5-month target by 142 million from a shortfall of 620 million to April. Strong... was a 4-year 500-million note with an annual fixed coupon of 4.25 percent. Strong investor interest for Greek
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Coalition reaches compromise on candidate for European Commission
PoliticsGreek Politicsrole as a diplomat and strong connections with foreign officials, there were objections to her... still has strong opponents within the conservative party. Bakoyannis’s nomination would have also
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State budget primary surplus widens to 2.28 bln at end of July after rise in revenues
EconomyMacroeconomyof 4.71 billion recorded in January. The strong rebound is attributed to the payment of the first..., reflecting the strong revenue rebound in July. It is also noteworthy that the 7-month target included
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