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First signs from new Greek government point to awkward meetings with lenders
EconomyProgrammeThe first signs of the new Greek government intentions on the economic front were already indicated... for the benefit of the Greek citizens. In a similar tone, the Production Reconstruction, Environment... of the remaining 34 percent stake to the Greek state. Five firms had submitted expressions of interest
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Foreign policy emerges as potential point of friction between EU and new Greek government
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreek government voiced its objections on Tuesday after a European Council statement called on EU... entirely good. New Greek FM in distinctly dubious company. We’ll see what it means. https://t.co... to exercise influence over the government. The first indications are that the new Greek government
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Key players in new Greek gov't strike moderate tone but bailout strategy won't change
PoliticsGreek Politics, the SYRIZA-led coalition saw the Greek stock market tumble by 9.24 percent on Wednesday. Bank shares fell... with shareholders about the way forward for the banks and the Greek economy. He said that any... that there was no intention from the Greek side to turn its relationship with lenders into a “Wild
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Greek shares rebound after calming comments from PM and finance minister
EconomyThe Greek stock market rebounded by 4.64 percent on Monday following a drop of 1.6 percent... Bloomberg on Saturday and the more measured statements by the Greek Finance Minister Yanis... stocks, Greek government bonds (GGB) yields continued heading north on Monday. The 3-year GGB yield rose
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As negotiations start, Greek coalition draws confidence from public opinion
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe Greek government goes into Wednesday night’s crucial, but not definitive, Eurogroup meeting... by the European Central Bank’s decision last week to stop accepting Greek government bonds as collateral... decision on the ineligibility of Greek bonds. Although the number seems small, it is larger than most
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Greek funding needs add to pressure in talks between Athens and lenders
EconomyProgramme) is due in the second quarter of the year. In July and August, there are two major redemptions of Greek... have already been covered. The Greek coalition government has said it aims to honour all... T-Bills earlier this month. Note, though, that they were almost fully covered by Greek investors
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Relief at Greek extension approval evident in Athens bourse, bond yields
EconomyThe Athens Stock Exchange rebounded strongly on Tuesday after the Greek government sent its reform... at 937.96. Following Tuesday’s strong performance, Greek shares now record gains of 11.6 percent in the post... where there was a sharp drop of the Greek government bond (GGB) yields particularly in the short
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Greek digital economy lagging due to weak demand, lack of skills
Societyof usage, Greek internet users engage in a broad range of online activities. “They read news online (85..., with most Greeks reluctant to shop online or do online transactions: the percentages of Greek... by encouraging a greater adoption of medical data exchange (only 17% of Greek general practitioners exchange
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Growing uncertainty weighs on Greek shares and bonds
EconomyThe Greek stock market plunged 4.13 percent on Wednesday amid growing distance between Greece... in the post-election period stand at 12.2 percent. Greek bank shares were mostly hit plummeting by 8.3 percent... The bond market showed an up to 1 percentage point (pp) upward movement in Greek government bond (GGB
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IMF sees Greek growth at 2.5 pct in 2015, debt at 172.7 pct of GDP
Economy, the International Monetary Fund revealed its updated forecasts on the key Greek macro and fiscal figures... by 3.7 percent, marginally below the 3.6 percent anticipated by the EC. The Greek government expects.... Fiscal Monitor The Fiscal Monitor report showed slightly higher forecasts for the Greek general
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