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Does Greece need a third programme?
                Agorainside information, I would like to offer some out of the box reflections on possible key elements... crafted. The term ‘Memorandum’ has been negatively associated with the two predecessor programmes.... Critically, the agreement would be structured in such a manner that it has greater support among
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Tension between coalition and political opponents here to stay
                PoliticsGreek Politicsfor repeatedly suggesting that Greece should seek a precautionary credit line, even though this idea has... on Saturday, but instead upped the stakes by suggesting that the government has been tampering... the central bank governor. “I am very sorry for this country,” said Stournaras regarding the toxic
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Despite stumbling blocks, Athens more upbeat after latest talks on name issue
                PoliticsForeign Policy, and become a member of the military alliance. Following the meeting in Vienna, Kotzias declared: “There has been a convergence of views on the method through which we will resolve the issue (…) I hope... abroad.” Another amendment (Amendment I) added: “in the exercise of this concern, the Republic
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Eurobank to merge with Grivalia Properties and create SPV to cut bad loans
                EconomyBankingOne of Greece’s four systemic banks, Eurobank, has announced shortly after releasing its third... of a share-swap transaction. The value of the deal has not yet been publicly disclosed. Grivalia is 51.4... shareholders. “I am very excited for the prospects that lay ahead for the New Group and for our shareholders
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Tsipras set to secure support for name deal after delay to vote
                PoliticsGreek Politicsthe compromise with FYROM now is because it has been achieved by Tsipras and the SYRIZA government... to would-be North Macedonia joining the EU. "If Greeks trust me to be their prime minister, I categorically deny that I will interpret the agreement in this way," he said. The government is expected
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The tarnished legacy that will haunt the Athens Olympics
                Agora. The annual tradition of photographing tumbleweed being blown across an empty stadium does little to answer..., are the ones footing the bill 10 years later. Nobody else has accepted any responsibility for what
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Addressing some misconceptions about Greek budget revenues and unpaid taxes
                Agoraan underperformance? The answer largely lies with a non-recurring revenue item, SMP and ANFA income, which stood... the beginning of 2015, the General Secretariat of Public Revenues (GSPR) has been disclosing
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Greeks show highest mistrust in newspapers, TV and online news across EU
                SocietyA survey on fake news and disinformation, conducted by the European Commission, has revealed the general mistrust that Greeks have of their news media, as well as the perceived impact of fake news... are responsible (41 percent), but their second most popular answer was citizens themselves (36 percent against
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Europe, the euro and a leader like Putin: survey reveals mixed views of Greeks in 2018
                Societyrelationship with Greece has been steadily on the rise since 2015. Support for the euro remained.... In the December 2016 survey, 62.8 percent of respondents gave this answer, while in April 2015
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The oil and gas debate Greece is not having
                Agorato attract FDI, enhance employment in what has historically been a high value-added sector, reduce oil... is whether there is scope for the development of new oil and gas fields. The answer is blunt: if we
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