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Budget primary surplus at 1.51 bln end-May, revenues fall short by 978 mln
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s budget execution figures confirmed the 5-month primary surplus was at 1.51 million - more than double compared to last year’s 707 million, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF) final budget bulletin released on Thursday. Note that the preliminary budget figures were published a week ago
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The political scenarios ahead for Greece after the referendum
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat would include new partners so a national emergency government could be formed. This is what Finance
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Referendum call stretches state liquidity, pensioners first to bear the brunt
EconomyProgramme. For pensioners in particular, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday that around 1,000 bank branches
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Yes or no, complex political developments lie ahead for Greece
PoliticsGreek Politicswill claim victory and look to resume negotiations with lenders. In an interview with Channel 4, Finance
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Tsipras wins referendum but sceptical lenders, limited time stand in way of deal
PoliticsGreek Politicslikely to cement Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis's position for the time being as he is believed
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After 'No' vote, pulling Greek banks back from brink a priority
EconomyWith a clear win of ‘No’ vote in Greek referendum, the situation for Greek banks is expected to remain on the brink with a negative outlook. Greek bankers will meet with the Alternate Finance Minister Dimitris Mardas later this evening to assess their liquidity position in the aftermath of weekend
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Strengthened Tsipras shows willingness for deal with lenders after "No"
PoliticsGreek Politics. The prime minister’s efforts may be facilitated by Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis’s resignation
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Tsipras has until Sunday to keep Greece in euro, must pass measures immediately
PoliticsGreek Politicsan outline for its third loan package. At the Eurogroup earlier in the day, new Finance Minister
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Greece sends request for 3-year ESM programme, reform proposals to come
EconomyProgrammeAs agreed at Tuesday’s Eurogroup, the new Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos sent a letter on Wednesday to the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) officially requesting a new 3-year programme. The amount being requested was not specified buy the letter stated that it would be used to cover
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Tsipras runs gauntlet as he seeks approval for proposals from cabinet, lenders
PoliticsGreek Politics. The French Finance Ministry denied on Thursday that it is assisting Athens. However, opposition
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