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Rate of credit contraction edges up to 1.6 pct in Oct
EconomyMacroeconomyissues to be included in the next set of milestones the government has to implement by mid-December.
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With onerous measures looming, Tsipras seeks talks with opposition leaders
PoliticsGreek Politicsat the moment. The conservatives are focussed on making a second attempt to elect a leader on December 13
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BoG report highlights need for programme implementation, political consensus
EconomyNPE ratio, which rose by 2.4 percentage points (pp) to 38 percent from 35.6 percent in December
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Privatisation of power transmission firm ADMIE a key challenge among prior actions
EconomyProgrammeThe privatisation of the electricity transmission company (ADMIE) is one of the thirteen prior actions Greece has to implement by December 11 to unlock the next sub-tranche of 1 billion. According to the third memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with eurozone partners in mid-August, the Greek
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Kerry positive during Athens visit, shows keen interest in Cyprus and energy
PoliticsForeign Policythat a group of experts from the US will be visiting Athens on December 17-18 to review the terms
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Trade deficit increases by 17.3 pct in Oct on large drop in exports
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s trade deficit rose by 17.3 percent in October from a drop of 24.2 percent in September, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Tuesday. The October rate represents the first upward movement since April and the highest positive reading since December 2014. The absolute
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Tsipras seeks MPs' loyalty before next vote, leaves door open on future alliances
PoliticsGreek Politicsof this week but the Greek government has suggested will happen by December 20 at the latest. In Monday’s
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Management of NPLs to test gov't in negotiations with lenders
EconomyFollowing an agreement on foreclosures that was part of the first set of milestones, Greece now has to reach an accord with the institutions on a non-performing loan (NPL) strategy. This is among the 13 prior actions the government has to implement by mid-December to unlock the next sub-tranche
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Gov't hopes deal with lenders on prior actions will prove politically palatable
PoliticsGreek Politicsby Tuesday, December 15. According to Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos, the Eurogroup Working Group
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Greece concludes regional airports deal, more privatisations lie ahead
Economyon December 21 and early April 2016 respectively. The sale of DESFA (natural gas grid operator
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