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Greek banks' reliance on Eurosystem funding rose in December for first time since April
EconomyMacroeconomyGreek banks’ Eurosystem funding, the combined liquidity they have received from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of Greece (BoG) Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA) mechanism, rose by 2.92 billion euros in December, according to the BoG’s 2013 annual accounts. The hike in December
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A closer look at Greece's 2013 budget primary surplus of 603 mln
EconomyMacroeconomyof Greece (BoG) respective figures for the central government, which showed a deficit of 12.79
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Polls turn in SYRIZA’s favour but also show that doubts persists
PoliticsGreek Politicsto unite SYRIZA behind a central decision-making process, it should now be clear to SYRIZA leader
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Deposits up again in December but credit contraction continues apace
EconomyMacroeconomythey have received from the European Central Bank and the Bank of Greece Emergency Liquidity Assistance
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Key Greek election date firms up; turnout could prove crucial
PoliticsGreek Politicsone group. Speaking at a meeting of the party’s central committee on Saturday, SYRIZA leader Alexis
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Preparations for local elections expose SYRIZA weakness
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIoannidis announced he would be standing as Central Macedonia governor a day after the incumbent
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Troika returning to Greece but key decisions still months away
PoliticsGreek PoliticsCentral Bank and International Monetary Fund would be back in Athens “in the coming days, towards
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What lies at the heart of differences over Greek banks' capital needs?
EconomyFollowing a meeting last week between Bank of Greece (BoG) senior officials with the top management of the four Greek systemic banks (Alpha, Eurobank, National and Piraeus), where the central bank reportedly informed lenders that their capital needs amount to around 5 billion euros, a Financial
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Greece, the troika and banks' capital needs: A step-by-step guide
EconomyProgramme, particularly the European Central Bank, objected to. How much money does the troika think Greek banks
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Unemployment closes 2013 with new high of 27.5 pct in last quarter
EconomyMacroeconomylevel, Central and Western have the highest unemployment rate (30.3 and 29.7 percent respectively
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