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Submarine deal resurfaces, threatening new political divisions
PoliticsGreek PoliticsEx-Defence Minister Akis Tsochatzopoulos was jailed for money laundering last week but his legacy continues to cause turmoil in Greek politics. The fallout from the submarine deal he signed while at the ministry is at the heart of SYRIZA’s latest political assault on the government
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Disposable income plunged 9.3 pct in Q2, dragging consumption down with it
EconomyMacroeconomyGreek household disposable income fell by 3.1 billion euros or 9.3 percent year on year (yoy) in the second quarter of 2013 and reached 30.1 billion, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). The latest data indicates an accelerating decline compared to the first quarter drop
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Deposits down for fourth month in a row as tax obligations rise
EconomyMacroeconomyof household disposable income, with latest data depicting a 9.3 percent drop in the second quarter
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Fear and loathing in Athens: an ex-minister's take on troika reviews
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe troika is due to resume its latest review of the Greek adjustment programme next week but ahead of the inspectors’ return, a former minister has cast serious doubt on Greece’s negotiating strategy and the motives that drive some of the lenders’ demands. With the disbursement of a 1-billion-euro
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Retail's downward slide continued with 8.9 pct sales drop in August
Economyand social benefits. The latest figures show a 9.3 percent drop in gross household income the second
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Does new troika visit spell fresh drama for Greece? Maybe not
EconomyThere has been fresh confusion this week over when the troika will return to Greece to complete its programme review and where the differences between Athens and its lenders lie. The five questions and answers below should help clear up the matter. When will the troika return to Greece? The latest
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Golden Dawn murders generate new test for Greek democracy
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe attack and call for calm. Fyssas’ stabbing was met with a similar response. Nevertheless, the latest
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Samaras proposes free wi-fi as crisis antidote for young Greeks
PoliticsGreek Politicsreturn to Athens to resume its latest review of the adjustment program. With regard to the murders, which
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SYRIZA to test coalition with censure motion but victory unlikely
PoliticsGreek Politicswith the latest measures being discussed and the ongoing unease with Venizelos's leadership within PASOK
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Greece goes deeper into deflation territory
EconomyMacroeconomy. As a reminder, latest Ministry of Finance and troika forecasts call for harmonised CPI at negative
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