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Govt scurries for effective Covid-19 response as opposition finds more holes to pick
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government announced on Monday a full two-week lockdown for the northern cities of Thessaloniki and Serres as part of the latest drive to stifle the coronavirus and prevent even graver healthcare and political problems. Monday’s announcement, which means that a 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew
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Moody's upgrades Greece to 'Ba3' on back of reforms, warns of tricky period ahead
Economy, with the economy contracting by 9 pct, however the agency anticipates a strong recovery in 2021 and even
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ICU shortages provide opposition with fodder in political battle over Covid-19 strategy
PoliticsGreek Politics. The opposition also claimed that just 9 of the 50 ICU beds gifted by Parliament are up and running due
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PM pledges handouts amid discontent and gripes over coronavirus strategy
PoliticsGreek Politics. This week, the government has already adopted a 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew across the country, while
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Lenders acknowledge reforms, flag up tricky fiscal path ahead
EconomyProgramme, which see Greek GDP falling by 9 pct this year and recovering by 5 pct in 2021. It is noted though
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Piraeus Bank posts pre-tax losses of 133 mln in 9M
EconomyBankingEurosystem funding increased to 9 billion euros as at the end of Q3, from 400 million euros at the end
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Exporters focus on new markets to weather pandemic
EconomyMacroeconomythe Hellenic Statistical AUthority (ELSTAT), KEEM showed that in the first 9 months of the year, exports
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Parties clash ahead of budget vote, govt looks to ease holiday lockdown for churches
PoliticsGreek Politicson Christmas day, but with strict limits of up to 9 attendants in parish churches and up to 25
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General govt primary cash deficit of 13.75 bln in November, arrears drop by 302 mln
EconomyMacroeconomy(-22 million), SSFs (-9 million), state budget (-3 million) and extrabudgetary funds (-3 million
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Retail sector re-opens as govt examines further support for businesses
PoliticsGreek Politicsof restrictions, including the night-time curfew that kicks in at 9 p.m. The government wanted to open
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