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Turkey ratchets up pressure on Greece in wake of extradition ruling
PoliticsForeign Policydiplomats note that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking the support of the nationalist, far
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Athens gears up for deal with lenders, pending news from IMF
PoliticsGreek Politicsfar. There is a strong feeling that the government has taken its decision to reach an agreement
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IMF proposes rebalancing of fiscal policy, reform implementation and debt relief
EconomyProgrammethe adjustment made so far with legislated measures expected to bring primary surplus to around 1.5 percent
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IMF sees much scope for reform progress, particularly on tax in Article IV report
EconomyProgrammeDespite the significant progress made so far, Greece faces fundamental challenges such as vulnerable public finances, notable tax evasion and ineffective tax administration, impaired bank balances sheets and pervasive structural obstacles to investment and growth, the International Monetary Fund’s
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Lack of clarity across the board highlights review impasse
PoliticsGreek Politicsthere to be an agreement with the lenders by February 20. “There is willingness, as far as we can see, from our
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IMF argues case for further reform of pension system
EconomyProgrammeto the pension deficit climbing from 7.3 percent of GDP in 2010 to 11 percent in 2015, remaining by far
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IMF examines how Greece accumulated large pile of unpaid taxes and contributions
EconomyProgramme, corresponding to 70 percent of GDP, which is by far the highest in Europe. In addition, almost half
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Tsipras's choices are becoming clearer but not any easier
Agorato the poll of polls. An early trip to the ballot box would have the added benefit, as far as SYRIZA
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Greece hopes promising fiscal, economic data will help its cause in review talks
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat worsen our lives, especially as far as poor citizens are concerned.”
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Progress rather than breakthrough the target at Eurogroup
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe upfront legislation they want. So far, the Greek government has only indicated that it is prepared
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