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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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First round of local elections leave Greek politics finely balanced
PoliticsGreek Politics, it provides the left-wing party a strong base from which to launch an attempt to win the European... that appeals only to those in urban areas. Its coalition partner, PASOK, will hope that the strong showings
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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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Political tremors shake Spain, overshadow economic progress
Agoracommunication strategy notably contrasted to that of the PP and the PSOE, with a strong presence... extremely calm the debt markets reacted to what seemed to be a strong rise of political risk in Spain
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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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Don't let the facts get in the way of "Argentinology"
Agoracosts. One strong argument was that after ten years in the scheme, businesses and individuals had... to FT Alphaville. If you appreciate strong views and economic charts look out for Yiannis in The Agora
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