Search
-
Newsletter 224 -25/10/2019
, IOBE put out its latest forecasts for the Greek economy, suggesting that growth of 2.3 to 2.5 percent is more likely next year. Parliamentary committees also began analysing this week the draft budget... that it will put future retirees at risk. The proposal is set to be incorporated in the pension reform bill
11% -
New pension system, lower primary surpluses among govt targets for 2020
PoliticsGreek Politicssecurity system as the first rise in pensions since the crisis began a decade ago. Around 380,000... surplus targets being reduced from 2021 onwards. Kathimerini reported that Athens aims to put... forecast which put it at 2 percent, and the institutions and foreign banks which put it at 1.8-1.9
11% -
Spain’s economic recovery languishes amid graft scandals
Agoragovernment were imprisoned for belonging to a network that, as the judge put, “favored relatives... PP’s treasurer Luis Bárcenas- were given to politicians of very diverse ranks but especially those
11% -
Privatisation revenues edge upward as end-of-year deadline looms
EconomyFeaturesof the persisting impression among Greeks that the country has put on a fire sale of its best assets in order... in Ethnos newspaper which alleged that the country’s archaeological treasures were being lined up
11% -
Why doesn't Tsipras just cut defence spending?
Agorabegan. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), an independent... the crisis began, more than 70 percent of the defence budget was used to pay staff but, according... reported last week that the European Commission and the European Central Bank have put the idea
11% -
Newsletter 58 - 15/01/2016
reformists in Greece, began this week the challenging task of making beleaguered New Democracy... March 2013 when a period of prolonged deflation began. The small decline in December mainly reflects... contributions. The plan put forward by the government, and currently being examined by the institutions, does
11% -
Greek effort to heal rift with Balkan neighbours may have come too late
PoliticsForeign Policymeasures (CBMs), which began at the end of 2015, took place in Skopje on April 25..., such as enhanced cross-border cooperation, should have been put on the table months ago. The delay... to highlight the increase in Turkish incursions into Greek air space since the NATO patrols began
11% -
The whole truth and nothing but the truth
Agoracharade off the hook. The conspiracy claims began as early as 2010 and the ex-ELSTAT chief’s legal battle began in 2013, not in 2015 when SYRIZA and Independent Greeks (ANEL) came to power. If the purpose... relevant to the Georgiou case will be missed if Athens is put on the spot only over the Maryland
11% -
Athens sees progress during first days of fourth review talks
EconomyProgrammeThe Greek government believes that discussions regarding the fourth review, which began in Athens... the last three days. The talks began with energy reforms, moved on to issues relating to the public... that the meeting in Brussels will lead to the wheels being put in motion for the release of the next bailout
11% -
Newsletter 204 -03/05/2019
Democracy aims to put the government on the spot, forcing Tsipras to either support it or reject... began in May 1999. Confidence rose to the highest level since collection of this data point began
11%