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BoG: Growth could be 2 pts lower than expected, inflation may reach 7 pct
EconomyIn the governor’s annual report released on Thursday, the Bank of Greece (BoG) assesses the impact of the Ukraine conflict on Greek macro data, with the baseline scenario of growth now lower by one percentage point and inflation notably higher. BoG presents two scenarios. The baseline sees growth
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On monetary policy and inflation targeting
Agorathe curve and their credibility got hit, for now. [4] The academic literature assesses
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BoG revises 2024 growth down to 2.5 pct, advocates wide range of policies and reforms
EconomyMacroeconomyThe Bank of Greece published on Wednesday its interim monetary policy report for 2023, which assesses the economy’s progress over the year, though challenges are clouding the outlook. The BoG makes several recommendations that will improve the resilience of the Greek economy and its growth
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Greek, Turkish foreign ministers hold talks with focus on short- and medium-term aims
PoliticsForeign Policymigrant flows from Turkey remaining stable. The Greek side assesses Ankara’s stance within
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Greek leaders' contrasting visions all a blur
Agoraforth from SYRIZA, New Democracy and their supporters, the party’s two leaders have set out... be a shame under any circumstances, but especially as Greek leaders have started to set out plans... a three-pillar system that was reformed in 2017 and the transition period for the first pillar was set
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Banks and government inching towards new framework to protect primary homes
EconomyProgrammehomeowners have to repay each month. It has set aside 150 million euros this year for this purpose... foreclosure is to be set will be between 100,000 and 120,000 euros. The talks are set to continue this week... Commission set to issue its report on February 27, it was made clear at Monday’s Eurogroup that a range
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Government and banks reach deal over new scheme to protect main homes
EconomyProgrammeof the assessed, or “objective,” value of the property will be set at 250,000 euros. Under the Katseli law, the upper limit was set at 280,000 euros. The other main criteria will be the remainder of the mortgage, where the upper level has been set at 130,000 euros. The new system will also include under its
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October revenues reverse earlier shortfall, annual primary surplus in sight
Economyto the targets being beaten over the last four months, even though there is a steady increase
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First round of local elections leave Greek politics finely balanced
PoliticsGreek PoliticsDemocracy’s incumbent Vassilis Michaloliakos was beaten into second place by independent Yiannis Moralis
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Samaras shoots, Samaras scores!
Agora“Samaras rescues Greece” – it’s the headline the prime minister and many in his office would have cherished. But Giorgos Samaras, the striker without a club, has beaten premier Antonis to the title of saviour thanks to his injury time penalty on Wednesday, which ushered Greece into the second round
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