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  1. Eurogroup sets conditions for disbursements totalling 10.3 bln to take place

    EconomyProgramme

    The Eurogroup welcomed early on Wednesday the adoption by the Greek government of most of the required prior actions for the conclusion of the first programme review. A successful implementation of the total set of milestones will unlock the disbursement of 10.3 billion euros in two tranches

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  2. Stocks down 0.4 pct this week after tumbling in wake of Eurogroup
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    Economy

    The Greek equity market showed two sides this week. Initial prospects for a positive outcome at Thursday’s Eurogroup pushed shares up by 3.4 percent in the first four sessions. However, those gains were erased as the market fell by 3.6 percent on Friday after the inconclusive meeting of eurozone

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  3. Stocks finish week on high after progress at Eurogroup
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    Economy

    The Greek equity market jumped 2.3 percent this week, mainly led by Friday’s gains of 1.5 percent, in the wake of the outline deal clinched at the Eurogroup and the decision taken for a return of the institutions’ mission chiefs to Athens as soon as possible. Τhe general index of the Athens Stock

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  4. Despite snags, coalition expects multi-bill approval before Eurogroup
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    . Athens is desperate to get the measures passed before the May 22 Eurogroup so the creditors do

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  5. Stocks record weekly losses of 0.7 pct in wake of inconclusive Eurogroup
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    Economy

    The Greek stock market dropped 0.7 percent for the second straight week in the aftermath of Monday’s inconclusive Eurogroup. Stocks were down by a total of 2.9 percent on Tuesday and Wednesday. They rebounded in the next two sessions trimming a large part of earlier losses. The Athens Stock

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  6. S&P upgrades Greece to 'B+' on back of Eurogroup agreement
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    Economy

    S&P was the first credit rating agency to respond to last week’s Eurogroup agreement by raising Greece’s long-term credit rating to ‘B+’ from ‘B’ on Monday. The outlook was also updated to stable from positive. In its previous ratings activity for Greece in January, the agency had suggested

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  7. Primary residences and lignite units top agenda ahead of Eurogroup
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    EconomyProgramme

    Although Greece is not on the agenda for Monday’s Eurogroup, the meeting will provide Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos with the chance to discuss with the country’s lenders a range of issues related to the post-bailout commitments the government has to complete. The European Commission is due

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  8. European Commission report due to set tone for build-up to March 11 Eurogroup
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    EconomyProgramme

    in the days that remain until the March 11 Eurogroup, when eurozone finance ministers are due

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  9. Waiting for Eurogroup outcome, ND and SYRIZA focus on economic interventions
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    The Greek government will be watching Tuesday’s Eurogroup with a keen interest as it tries to adapt its ongoing response to the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis. In terms of trying to suppress the spread of the disease, the government has stepped up restrictions on some islands, amid fears

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  10. Eurogroup presidency hailed as pinnacle of recovery as OPEKEPE hearings descend into turmoil

    PoliticsGreek Politics

    The election of Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis as president of the Eurogroup has been welcomed by forces across the political spectrum in Greece as the final recognition of the country’s comeback from the financial crisis. The OPEKEPE inquiry, meanwhile, offered a reminder of the government

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