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PM hits back at labour reform critics, defends 13-hour working days
PoliticsGreek Politicsinternal erosion of confidence. Party breakdowns reveal a strong pro-change sentiment across... to engage in personal self-criticism for his 2015–2019 tenure, while 40.8 pct urge him to focus on policy
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Athens takes stance on peace in Ukraine, faces stalemate in relations with Turkey
PoliticsForeign Policythat the inviolability of borders must be respected and that strong Ukrainian armed forces are non‑negotiable... in Athens also acknowledge Ankara’s broader unwillingness to engage in dialogue. Talks between the two
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Newsletter 488 - 12/12/2025
the initial refusal to engage while protests continued. Farmers are due to hold a national meeting... the first nine months averages 2 pct, and strong private spending during the festive season will be needed
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Newsletter 490 - 16/01/2026
to proceed, while farmers remain divided over whether to engage or escalate. The government is keen... by financially challenged households. In these circumstances, concepts of strong primary surpluses
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Strait of Hormuz tensions test EU unity and Greece's strategic limits
PoliticsForeign Policyto engage in initiatives originating from the US. On Monday, most European leaders also confirmed... a “strong security arc” stretching from the Balkan hinterland to the Eastern Mediterranean. He emphasised
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Newsletter 23 - 17/04/2015
by May 11, let alone the end of this month, do not look particularly strong at this stage. Loan... had to pay back to the IMF in March. Each of these payments brings relief that a possible default has... reserves of several general government bodies to pay its debt obligations, which include the rolling
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As Greek deadline looms, this is how the next days could play out
EconomyProgramme. On that date Greece has to pay 1.55 billion euros to the International Monetary Fund due to the bundling... pay the IMF, it is unclear at the moment which of them could be available on that critical date... pending following the strong objections raised by the local governments’ central union (KEDE
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Review delay brings Greek liquidity needs back into focus
EconomyProgrammeApart from creating increasing risks to the strong economic recovery anticipated in 2017, the delay... Greece has to pay 6.46 billion euros for GGB redemptions (4.03 billion to the ECB and 2.43 billion... in GGBs held by the ECB are due. Greece also has to pay 620 million in March, mostly to private investors
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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 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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