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Athens pleased with UN talks, Cyprus deal seen taking time
PoliticsForeign Policymagnitude but also by its timing. The government suggested that this has strong support from Washington... from siding with one or another. No matter who wins, I believe we will still be in a position to work... personally prepared the relevant document, which has been agreed with Nicosia. On the issue of the Turkish
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Piraeus and Alpha forge ahead with share capital raises and securitisations
EconomyBankingpct of the share capital has declared its intention to participate in the share offering... with Intrum AB and Serengeti Asset Management for the sale of the Sunrise I portfolio of NPEs worth 7.2... of the gross book value. Piraeus also said that it has already applied for the state backing
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Mitsotakis sticks with stability mantra as SYRIZA looks for new approach
PoliticsGreek Politics. “We’ve had strong governments in the past and I don’t remember this kind of discussion about them... to the left. SYRIZA searching While Mitsotakis seems clear on the path he has to follow in the coming... to be searching for a new narrative and impetus. A new electoral committee has been appointed to advise
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Middle East and F-35s top agenda during Blinken's talks with Mitsotakis
PoliticsForeign Policywith the purchase, which has been secured since last year. According to media reports, Athens... has been agreed. They ruled out the possibility that there is diplomatic bargaining linked to Turkey...,” Mitsotakis noted. Blinken responded that: "I never remember the relationship, the partnership
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FM gauges mood in Middle East, seeks to bolster ties with Egypt
PoliticsForeign Policy. In an interview with Egypt’s “Al Ahram,” Gerapetritis said that the project has been chosen as one... energy hub. I believe that Greece’s strategic geographic location and the stability of its government... Homeland doctrine, even though it has politically committed to avoid any provocative action against its
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After ECB tests, it's back to troika review for Greek coalition
PoliticsGreek Politicsmeasure that would lead to pensions being reduced. The troika reportedly does not expect a major... has lowered its initial projection to less than 2 billion euros subject to the settlement of unpaid obligations. However, the government is adamant that it will not discuss any measures beyond those
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A closer look at planned laws for unpaid taxes and home foreclosures
EconomyMacroeconomyrevenues of 1.46 billion from this measure. The troika institutions had raised serious objections... that it has not been consulted over the legislation on foreclosures so it could issue its own opinion...) Promoting a strong payment culture. In addition, the government pledged that measures will be taken
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Bailout review resumes in Athens but substantial gap remains
PoliticsGreek Politicsclause on supplementary pensions or any other measure that would address the deficit of the new... on the fiscal gap and tax measures is scheduled for Thursday afternoon at 5.30pm, while a new meeting with Katrougalos on pension reform has been set for Saturday morning.
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Clock ticks on prior actions as coalition searches for solution on islands
PoliticsGreek Politicsto all property auctions being conducted via the new electronic platform that has been created... to convince the institutions to hold off on this measure for another year rather than to scrap the discount... by the refugee crisis and some compensatory measures being implemented on the islands where the tax
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New government holds first talks with creditors, may opt for cautious fiscal approach
EconomyProgrammewill be submitted to Parliament in the coming days and the other from September onwards, once the 2020 budget has... threshold for incomes, a measure that was scrapped by SYRIZA (with ND’s support) a few weeks ago... market, as well as growth-friendly measures, which have not been defined in more detail. The second
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