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IMF urges substantial debt relief for Greece
EconomyProgrammeambitious and steadfast reforms. This means that the government, which has put on hold key structural
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Tsipras tries to switch focus from measures to need for survival in euro
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the stance taken by the institutions. These are the key points to take away from Tsipras’s
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ECB increases ELA limit for Greek banks in first positive signal since referendum
Economy, which is above the eligibility threshold. However, he stressed that the other key QE condition has
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What this week's VAT changes mean for household budgets and public coffers
EconomyProgramme. Although VAT rates remained broadly stable, the key changes relate to reshuffling of products
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Current account surplus at 407 mln in May - first positive balance since Sept 2014
EconomyMacroeconomyimport bill were the key drivers for the goods’ balance performance. Excluding oil and ships, the goods
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S&P raises Greece’s rating by two notches in first upgrade since Sept 2014
Economy2016. The key question for the next years is whether Greece can attract foreign investment to upgrade
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Primary surplus 3.1 bln above target in H1 on severe underspend
EconomyMacroeconomymilitary procurement by 295 million. The PIB balance was the second key contributor to the fiscal
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IOBE think-tank sees recession of up to 2.5 pct this year, milder in 2016
Economywell ahead of the completion of the new programme. Key preconditions for such a development are: 1
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Credit contracts at slower pace of 1.7 pct in June, monthly loan flow positive
EconomyMacroeconomyrespectively. Apart from the liquidity issue, the key risk factor for Greek banks relates to the evolution
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New prior actions may prove obstacle as Athens talks intensify
PoliticsGreek Politicstime may be needed for there to be an agreement. One of the key problems is whether the government
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