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Newsletter 508 - 12/06/2026
euros in April last year. Over the first four months of the year, the trade deficit decreased by 8
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Tsipras aim to redraw political map as ND drafts plan to contain ELAS
PoliticsGreek Politicscontract awards and 8 billion in single‑bid tenders over six years; consultancy spending rising from 25
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Modest hopes for Greek–Turkish diplomacy ahead of Ankara NATO Summit
PoliticsForeign PolicyAs the countdown begins for the NATO Summit in Ankara (7–8 July), Greece and Turkey are entering the meeting with modest expectations regarding bilateral relations, despite maintaining open diplomatic channels. While both governments attach importance to discussions on defence, security
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Unemployment slides to 8.1% in May as male and youth rates improve
EconomyMacroeconomythe rate in the 25-74 years bracket was 7.6 percent, from 8 percent in May last year.
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Government and opposition clash over NATO summit outcomes
PoliticsGreek Politicsspyware. When the committee met on 8 July, New Democracy's majority rejected the summons, arguing
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New EPPO indictments threaten further disruption to ND as SYRIZA continues to shrink
PoliticsGreek Politicsas an independent, with further resignations expected to shrink SYRIZA’s parliamentary group down to 8 by the end
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PM sets stage for 2027 as ND tries to rally in face of scandals, pension politics and polling drift
PoliticsGreek Politicsis the only institution with majority confidence (62%). Trust in political parties stands at just 8
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Economic sentiment moderates slightly in July, while consumer confidence rises
EconomyMacroeconomyin the previous month. Since August 2025, industry confidence is down by roughly 8 points
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Industrial Production slows to 1.1% YoY in June as only manufacturing grows
EconomyMacroeconomyby roughly 8 points. In addition, manufacturing PMI rose to 54.3 points in July, from 53.8 points
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Samaras gears up for return as Tsipras guns for first place in elections
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor a Samaras‑led party, 8% “probably,” and a broader pool of 21% does not rule it out. For a party
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