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New president receives strong endorsement, hints at areas of interest
PoliticsGreek Politicschoice, but also justifying SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras’s decision to support her candidacy... leader Alexis Tsipras decided to support Sakellaropoulou. This was somewhat of a tricky decision... that pointed out SYRIZA would look foolish refusing to support Sakellaropoulou now when it had put her
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Newsletter 244 -20/03/2020
euros for economic support, the government will add another 3 billion euros from the budget... was at the time a second round of coronavirus-related support measures. The measures will be split evenly... economic support as well as further restrictions to ensure the public stayed at home, as fears grow
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Efforts to boost health system continue amid questions about govt strategy
PoliticsGreek Politicsvolunteers with medical, technical and administrative experience to support the core health service... the global surge in demand for delays in delivery. He made particular reference to the support of the Chinese government in donating supplies and logistical support to the Greek health system. Meanwhile
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A sudden turnaround that could lead to sharp shock
Agoraeveryone’s movements to the bare minimum. The Finance Ministry has announced measures to support... businesses, or 90 pct of the active total, being under some sort of support, encompassing a total of 2... activity is expected to be offset by higher government spending in support of the economy
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Amid Eurogroup stalemate, Athens focusses on extra liquidity available after ECB move
Economyto cover medical costs, but should come with conditions if they are used for economic support. It has... loans to EU member states so that they can protect jobs and provide income support. Again... of the Eurosystem, which will support credit to the economy by easing the conditions for the use
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Greece braces for deeper Covid-19 impact on economy, budget and public debt
Economyconsiderable damage, and the support measures that have been introduced will have to be rolled over... of the Finance Ministry budget by 5 billion euros. It is near certain that these support measures will need... will need to be tapped to support the economy. The Finance Ministry is also considering other avenues
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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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