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IMF revises growth forecasts downwards, emphasising gap with other lenders
EconomyMacroeconomyslightly to 1.8 percent next year. The estimate for this year is a substantial revision from the WEO estimate in October, when the Fund expected Greece to grow by 2.6 percent in 2018. Also, the estimate for 2017 was for 1.8 percent growth, now revised down to 1.4 percent, in line with ELSTAT’s
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IMF still sees fiscal gap in 2018 - no action needed, for now
EconomyProgrammedecade, when the Greek growth estimate eases to 1 percent in 2022. This year’s GDP will be boosted... the deflation years behind, with the inflation estimate at 1.2 percent this year and 1.3 percent in 2018... forecast for 2017 which has been revised downward from the 2.1 percent July estimate. On the fiscal
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Energy drives closer cooperation between Greece, Cyprus and Egypt
PoliticsForeign Policyprocess on the Syrian crisis, while also expressing “serious concerns over the situation in Libya.” The instability in Libya and the presence of jihadists there was highlight by the Egyptian president
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In Washington, Mitsotakis stresses economic recovery, geopolitical importance as IMF departure announced
PoliticsGreek Politicsa maritime agreement with Libya that infringes on Greece’s sovereign rights. Some commentators... with Libya is “null and void” because it ignores the exclusive economic zones of Greece’s islands, which he
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with Ankara, which escalated following Turkey’s decision to sign a maritime agreement with Libya... actions in Libya, as well as the two memoranda signed between Ankara and Tripoli. However, Turkey’s
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Athens steps up diplomatic efforts amid ongoing friction with Ankara
PoliticsForeign Policyof the two MoUs signed between Turkey and the UN-backed government in Libya. Greek diplomats... to Ankara's actions in Libya and the Eastern Mediterranean. It has also focussed its efforts
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Greece faces dilemma over how to address relations with Turkey
PoliticsForeign Policyand especially in the "sea zone between Turkey and Libya". This is what İbrahim Kalin, special adviser... intervention in Libya that does not mean it is willing to risk damaging relations with Ankara in East
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Athens on lookout as Ankara ramps up rhetoric and activity
PoliticsForeign Policywith regards to the Turkey–Libya sea memorandum by claiming that Turkey’s and Libya’s rights
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Renewed concern over East Med as Turkey aims to resume drilling
PoliticsForeign Policywere not acquired by Greece under international law and that they are Turkish territory. In Libya... and designated to enforce the UN Security Council Arms embargo on Libya in place since 2011.
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Greece on alert over Turkish maritime plans, senses EU backing
PoliticsForeign Policyconditions do not allow surveys in the area. Some others also point to developments in Libya, which... factor that complicates the situation especially vis a vis Turkey’s involvement in Libya and its
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