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IMF leaves growth and fiscal estimates for Greece unchanged in latest outlook
EconomyMacroeconomyThe IMF released this week the latest macro and fiscal outlook in the context of the spring meetings. Its observations on Greece were in line with those in the recent Article IV consultations. Real GDP estimates were virtually unchanged with growth seen at 2 pct, from 2.1 pct expected previously
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Macro and fiscal outlook for Greece remain favourable in latest EC forecasts
EconomyMacroeconomyThe European Commission published on Monday its latest spring forecasts, which leave the macro and fiscal outlook for Greece broadly unchanged from the previous estimates, with the Greek economy seen outperforming eurozone growth by some margin. For last year, the Commission notes that domestic
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Tempe and subsidy scandal back in spotlight as MPs prepare to vote on latest probe
PoliticsGreek Politics. Karystianou’s latest accusations have added to the tension ahead of Wednesday’s debate. It is still
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Parties square up for latest Tempe inquiry with ND expected to easily dominate proceedings
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe latest chapter in the political clash over the Tempe rail accident is set to kick off on Wednesday with the opening session of the preliminary inquiry focussing on possible criminal charges against former transport minister Kostas Karamanlis. Karamanlis, who was in charge of the transport
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IMF's latest macro and fiscal estimates reflect economic stability
EconomyMacroeconomyThe International Monetary Fund published this week its latest global macro and fiscal forecasts in the context of the annual meetings held in Washington. For Greece, the outlook remains positive although the IMF has a slightly more moderate take than the Greek authorities. The Fund sees the Greek
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Turkey maintains maritime pressure as Athens and Ankara court Haftar
PoliticsForeign Policyas Chevron’s decision to submit a proposal for two blocks south of Crete despite the Turkey-Libya... spatial planning (MSF) last April, but since then is trying to leverage its footprint in Libya... the Turkish-Libyan memorandum. Belgacem Haftar, the son of Khalifa Haftar and director of Libya’s
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Athens presses Benghazi in bid to block ratification of Turkish–Libyan maritime pact
PoliticsForeign PolicyGerapetritis and Aguila Saleh, president of Libya’s Benghazi-based House of Representatives. The meeting formed part of Athens’ regular contacts with representatives of Libya’s de facto government... of Exclusive Economic Zones among Greece, Turkey, Libya, Egypt and Cyprus. During the meeting, Gerapetritis
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Suspension of Eldorado's mine work deals blow to coalition's investment drive
Economywith Jermyn Street, the preferred bidder for the sale of Astir Vouliagmenis hotal complex
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After signing EastMed pipeline pact, Athens aims to tackle Turkey challenge
PoliticsForeign Policymemoranda with the Tripoli-based government in Libya. Officials in Athens stress, however... following Turkey's intervention in Libya, the message to Ankara in the joint statement they issued... in Libya presents a dangerous threat to wider regional stability.” The statement also noted
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A busy year of diplomacy for Athens, but Greek-Turkish ties stagnate
PoliticsForeign Policycountries. But it also accomplished a rapprochement with Libya. Greece’s decision to extend its... was its rapprochement with Libya. That was accomplished with numerous visits by Greek officials, including... for the first time a high-level meeting on Libya on November 12, in Paris. Greece had been excluded twice from
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