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October revenues reverse earlier shortfall, annual primary surplus in sight
Economyshortfall of previous months - one of the key concerns on the revenue front. This also supports the Greek... in their initial stage in late September, have entered into a very sensitive and critical phase and are likely
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Move to unite centre left takes next step but potential in doubt
PoliticsGreek Politicsvery much on whether they are able to convince an increasingly disillusioned electorate... because it is averse to a Venizelos-led PASOK, has refused to give its nod of consent. One Democratic
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Europe missed an opportunity on banking union
Agora, an amount that is clearly paltry if one considers that rescuing Greek banks has already cost 40 billion... states for assistance through a very complex mechanism. Even worse, Berlin managed to deflect
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December fails to boost Greek retail sector: Sales fell by 6.7 pct
Economyis in material deprivation. So it is not surprise that retail trade is one of the sectors that has been.... The first signs of 2014 for the retail sector have not been very encouraging. Friday marked the end
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Divisions on center left blight launch of Greek Olive Tree alliance
PoliticsGreek Politicson the centre left, including PASOK and Democratic Left (DIMAR). However, DIMAR made it clear very early... of just 8 percent, which is the lowest among all Greece’s political leaders and one point below Golden
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Primary surplus at 2.1 bln in Feb, ahead of budget execution target
EconomyMacroeconomyvery soon”, Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem stressed at the press briefing. One of the most
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Golden Dawn rears its head in local polls, prompting rethink from main parties
PoliticsGreek Politicsmoment in Greek politics came in the 2010 local elections when it elected just one councillor... awaiting trial, it is not clear what room for manoeuvre the party has. The ball, therefore, is very much
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Bookies see clear win for SYRIZA in EU elections but not in local vote
PoliticsGreek Politicsas the governor of Attica. Although the two leading candidates in all three regions were very close in the first round on May 25, betting odds clearly favor one of the two candidates in the second round
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Significant post-election economic challenges await Greek coalition
Economyvisit is scheduled in July and one of the thorny issues that could be placed on the negotiating table... of 0.7 pp cumulatively in 2014-15. Prime Minister Antonis Samaras recently announced a very ambitious
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IMF report sees a number of risks lying ahead for Greece
EconomyProgramme, but it was postponed until June 10, one day after the cabinet reshuffle and the appointment of a new finance.... Banks Greek banks’ balance sheets remain fragile with very high non-performing loans (NPLs) and low
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