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Brewing dispute with media adds to Tsipras's headaches
PoliticsGreek Politicsto return to Greece after the March 7 Eurogroup. His comments came despite the news that Monday’s Eurogroup
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Greek foreign minister cautious on EU veto and NATO patrols
PoliticsForeign PolicyForeign Minister Nikos Kotzias does not see as feasible the possibility of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras vetoing decisions at the EU summit with Turkey, on Monday, March 7 to discuss the refugee crisis. Asked to comment on the public statements made by Tsipras during an interview on Monday, when
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Trade deficit drops 5.1 pct in January, exports down 8.1 pct
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s trade deficit fell at a decelerating pace by 5.1 percent in January from 14.3 percent in December, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Wednesday. The mid single-digit decline in January reflects a drop in exports and imports by 8.3 and 7 percent respectively. For exports
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Notable drop of 13.3 pct in industrial turnover in January
EconomyMacroeconomy) and leather and related products (+7 percent). Markit’s Manufacturing PMI further dropped by 1.6 points
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Range of issues unresolved as programme talks resume in Athens
EconomyProgrammeon April 7 and the Eurogroup on April 22. The government aims to secure an initial agreement
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Trade deficit rises 14.3 pct in Feb as exports fall for 10th month
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s trade deficit increased by 14.3 percent in February after declining in the three previous months, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday. The marked rise in February reflects an increase in imports by 1.9 percent coupled with a drop of 7 percent in exports
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General government primary cash surplus triples to 3 bln by February, arrears climb to 6.1 bln
EconomyMacroeconomy, the Alternate Finance Minister Giorgos Houliarakis recently pledged for payment of 7 billion arrears
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S&P highlights risks for Greek banking sector
Economyinflows of 7 billion in the next two years. Thus, the NPE stock is seen climbing to 122 billion euros
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Budget primary surplus of 2.68 bln in first quarter, but March trims outperformance
EconomyMacroeconomyof target. PIB expenditure increased by 7 percent in the 3-month period to 580 million, 80 million
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Travel receipts drop 6.7 pct in Feb, balance turns to deficit of 3.8 mln
EconomyMacroeconomyannouncement on April 7, SETE noted that the rumoured imposition of a levy on hotel stays would
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