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Newsletter 248 -24/04/2020
season, while dealing with criticism over some aspects of its support measures. He hinted that physical... with greater support and security. This is one of the areas that SYRIZA, which has already accused Mitsotakis of not being bold enough in the emergency economic support measures he has announced, is likely
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Athens expects emergency economic measures to contain 2020 contraction to 4.7 in baseline
Economyto support the economy, the fiscal deficit this year will reach 4.7 pct of GDP, before it recovers to near... to the general lockdown on March 22 and the overall policy interventions to support the economy following the closures. The overall support package is 10 pct of GDP, including the various state
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Covid-19 fears start to wane as concerns about economic impact grow
PoliticsGreek Politicsand employees, with café and restaurant owners staging protests this week to demand more support and greater... for a slight decline in support for New Democracy, which still maintains a big lead over SYRIZA. Support for ND has dropped from 45 pct last month to 42.5 pct this month. Backing for SYRIZA has remained
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ND hopes economy will pick up as second stage of lockdown easing begins
PoliticsGreek Politicsavailable to support struggling businesses and families. The European Commission estimates... resources and will not be in a position to support all businesses and can only provide stipends for a brief... of the crisis has been that the centre-right party is not doing enough to support the economy and workers
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European Commission's travel guidance brings some optimism for Greek tourism sector
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor economic and employment support for the businesses unable to operate this summer. The government... in the press, the plan rests on four pillars: the reopening of air connections, support of employment, financial support and health protocols. The same sources say that the government intends to reduce
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Govt lays out recovery plan to October, launches tourism roadmap
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe Greek government presented on Wednesday the components of its support package for cushioning... and entertainment. Consumers will receive additional support in the form of an extended mortgage... by the terms of support packages, while the furlough scheme for workers equates to subsidised
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Newsletter 252 -29/05/2020
EU recovery plan seen as boost PM pleased with Brussels plan as SYRIZA says ND support measures... so far to support struggling Greek businesses and households. European Commission president Ursula... than apply for the government’s SURE-backed employment support scheme. In his response to SYRIZA
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Parties jostle over economic data, public still backs ND approach on pandemic
PoliticsGreek Politicsto enjoy support for its handling of the Covid-19 crisis. The Q1 GDP data published on Thursday... enough in its support policies. Centre-left KINAL also argued that the government should take little... continues to enjoy strong support for the way it tackled Covid-19. According to Pulse, 75 pct of Greeks
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Surge in Covid-19 deaths as work on adjusted 2021 budget nears completion
PoliticsGreek Politicsat 6 pct. The budget is expected to include a support package of 4.5-5 billion euros for 2021.... The ministry is also considering additional measures to support borrowers, on top of the Bridge mortgage... any benefits yet from the various pandemic support packages. This could include the long-term
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Plans for easing lockdown on hold as coronavirus, poll numbers cause ND concern
PoliticsGreek Politicsthis year. The Kapa Research survey puts support for New Democracy on 37.4 pct, compared to 23.4 pct... since the company’s poll in June. Since then, support for the ruling centre-right party has dropped... percentage points. Movement for Change (KINAL) has also seen a small increase in support, edging up from 5.4
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