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Athens sees faster pace of progress in review talks but no final deal yet
EconomyProgramme, including labour market reforms, will remain unresolved. Government sources said that the key sticking
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With tax-free threshold set for change, income declarations underline need for rethink
EconomyProgrammeOne of the key issues still to be resolved in the ongoing negotiations between the Greek government and the institutions relates to the International Monetary Fund’s demand for a reduction in the tax-free threshold with the aim of securing additional revenues of 1 percent of GDP (1.8 billion euros
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In absence of deal with lenders, some in SYRIZA keep political options open
PoliticsGreek Politicswithout the help of the opposition parties. The key strategy for Tsipras is to conclude the review
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New overdue taxes rise by 1.6 bln in Jan, total stock at 93.4 bln
EconomyMacroeconomy, of which two thirds were created by three key taxes: VAT, corporate income tax and single property tax
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Global deal in April ruled out as labour reforms prove biggest obstacle
EconomyProgrammeon labour market reforms is key for the conclusion of the second review. He stressed that claims
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Newsletter 111 - 17/03/2017
that they are “well capitalised now”. The key priorities for Greek banks are to address NPEs and to make
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Primary cash surplus almost halves to 1.1 bln in 2-month
EconomyMacroeconomymethods in their reporting and therefore the key figures are not comparable.
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New Democracy in spotlight as coalition draws hope on labour reforms
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIn the absence of any tangible developments from the ongoing talks in Brussels, fringe issues have dominated the political agenda in Greece since Monday. Key amongst these is the apparent thoughts on the lenders’ side regarding New Democracy providing a clear commitment that it will abide
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Travel receipts drop 2.4 pct in Jan following lower foreign arrivals
EconomyMacroeconomybreakdown of travel revenues showed mixed trends among the five key countries. Receipts from Russia
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After raising labour concerns, back to grind of talks for Tsipras
PoliticsGreek Politicsopposition to the privatisation of PPC. The key for the government will be getting any agreement
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