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CPI falls by 1.6 pct YoY in June
EconomyMacroeconomyto a decline of 1.1 percent seen in May, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Friday... showed no change compared to May. In the year so far, two positive changes were noted in January... that the core index fell by 1.4 percent in June compared to an increase of 0.4 percent in May
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Credit contraction in June comes to 0.4 pct
EconomyMacroeconomyof 0.7 percent in May, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures showed on Monday. The outstanding balance increased... lending flow was positive by 359 million compared to positive flows of 356 million euros in May... to inflows of 429 million euros in May. This took the balance to 73.31 billion euros. Within
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ND clarifies plans for emergency health system capacity as public mood over Covid-19 sours
PoliticsGreek Politicsnow suggest that a midnight curfew may be introduced in Athens as the next step in limiting... fallen from 71 percent in May to just 47 percent in the second week of September, while 52 percent... of the virus, up from just under a third in May. The behaviour of individuals is blamed by 44 percent now
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Greek housing market at new juncture as Covid-19 shakes foundations
EconomyFeaturesthe risk of similar phenomena, however it will inevitably increase the bureaucratic burden and may... the decline in listings may have a seasonal element, it was preceded by a fall in listing prices... by Kathimerini newspaper. Stricter tax enforcement may have also contributed to the slow-down in short
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It's the hope that kills you
Agorawith other European countries at the beginning of May, affected the economy dearly with GDP dropping.... Initially, there were very bullish, albeit entirely disconnected from reality, estimates in May... adopted a wide testing policy to root out any signs of the virus in the community. During May
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Structural considerations for a prosperous Greece
Agora. As difficult as it may be for the country to pass through this episode, Greece will get... to record faster headline real GDP growth rates. This may affect political and economic competition..., so, again, it is important not to panic. More attention may also be spent on the possibility
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Running the wrong way: Rama's spat with the EU over vaccination underlines growing frustration
Agoraa larger say on the narrative around it. Criticizing the EU on its immunization scheme may be justified... of the campaign, Rama may stand to gain the most from publicly criticizing the EU. At best, it may result in more assistance and attention, and at worst, it may help shift the attention from his governments
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Govt lays out path to lockdown easing despite growing pressure on hospitals
PoliticsGreek Politics, and tourism in May. Reports on Tuesday suggested that the government is targeting Monday, March 22... hinted that Easter – which this year falls in early May - could be more open than last year, and that people may be allowed to travel between districts to allow for traditional celebrations
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Left pulls together against ND's labour reform bill
PoliticsGreek Politicsof restrictions on outdoor gatherings – will offer a stark contrast to the fractured May Day celebrations where... being derailed by a lack of public support. While the bill looks likely to pass, it may emerge... electoral contest is in sight, but it may well change the calculus over the longer term. Reservations have
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Newsletter 301 - 18/06/2021
showed significant improvement in May, as the economy re-opened and the vaccination programme accelerated... on budget transfers for a long period of time to withstand the effects of the pandemic and this may have... tensions. 2 Budget primary shows deficit of 8.17 bln in May Expenditure excluding interest payments
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