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ECB survey shows enduring preference for cash payments in Greece
EconomyFeaturesother country surveyed to pay electricity bills in cash (56 percent). Around 85 percent of Greeks... which reflect a strong preference for the use of cash, Greeks appeared divided over what they would choose to pay with, given the choice. When asked to pick between the various payment methods offered
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Newsletter 389 - 14/07/2023
an omnibus bill that ranges from the new pay scale in the public sector to the extension of some... the end of its new term, but it was quick to shut these claims down with a new pay scale that has a fiscal cost of some 500 million euros annually and intends to reward low pay civil servants and those
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Newsletter 19 - 13/03/2015
expense for Greek banks on an annual basis. On top of that, Greek banks have to pay a fee of 1.4... on bonds it had issued between the wars to raise money to pay for the reparations agreed at Versailles... Greece regarding its obligation to pay back the money it has borrowed, it is difficult to ignore
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Newsletter 31 - 19/06/2015
for ECB funding – while banks also pay a fee to the Greek state corresponding to 1.1 percent... billion euros it has to pay to the International Monetary Fund at the end of the month. Revenues... years. Before the crisis began, more than 70 percent of the defence budget was used to pay staff
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Greeks dissatisfied with benefits scope and access, OECD survey finds
Societythey pay. Regarding the statement “I feel that I receive a fair share of public benefits, given the taxes and social contributions I pay”, most Greek respondents disagreed or strongly disagreed... when formulating social policies was also strong in Greece, with over 70 percent feeling ignored
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PM briefs EU leaders on migration stance as Turkey tries to pin blame on Greece
PoliticsForeign Policythat Turkey has usually interpreted it. Libya There is a possibility of a ceasefire in Libya within the next.... But, according to government spokesman Steffen Seibert, Merkel told Haftar that the situation in Libya... that will take place in Libya's international waters aiming to preserve the UN arms embargo. The new
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Amid lack of communication, overflights add to Greek-Turkish tension
PoliticsForeign Policyon the sidelines of NATO Summit, in London in early December. Libya concerns Athens is also closely monitoring Turkey’s efforts to enhance and stabilise its presence in Libya, supporting the UN-recognised government in Tripoli. According to press reports, Turkey maintains five frigates closely to Libya
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Athens assessing lay of land as Cyprus talks approach and UK seeks new role
PoliticsForeign Policy-Cypriot sides have many issues to consider ahead of new Cyprus talks. Libya developments Greece... and the Prime Minister of Libya by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum in Geneva. A statement released... and the Government of National Accord of Libya, in Tripoli. As a diplomat, Menfi served the regime
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Athens harbours big hopes for Egypt energy deal, keeps eye on Turkey's role
PoliticsForeign Policyfor Energy so it can be eligible for EU support funds. Egypt has completed interconnections with Libya... of Northern Cyprus. On the other hand, Cairo and Athens share a common line on the issue of Libya..., and the International Law of the Sea,” he said. The two ministers also discussed the issue of Libya
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FM gauges mood in Middle East, seeks to bolster ties with Egypt
PoliticsForeign Policymemorandum with Libya, which was signed in 2019 and sparked the deepening of the crisis in its... statement on the sidelines of his participation in the Libya Energy and Economy Summit, he pointed out... Unity in Libya last year a memorandum of understanding regarding oil and gas, and noted that he
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