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Greek industrial turnover drop accelerates in April
EconomyMacroeconomyin growth territory (above the 50-point mark) for the second consecutive month in May, marginally... demand, as production in May was to some degree supported by progress on backlogs of work
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HFSF 2013 annual report unveils accumulated losses of 15.1 bln and potential recovery value of 34.4 bln
EconomyBankingof May 2013, bringing the total amount to 49.7 billion and b) a rise in the accumulated deficit..., received as remuneration 109 thousand euros since May 2013 corresponding to 13.7 thousand euros per
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With prior actions pending, PASOK showing signs of adjustment fatigue
PoliticsGreek Politicsentering a near state of paralysis in the build-up to the local and European elections on May 18 and 25... passed an amendment last week giving it until this Friday to make a decision. A few extra days may help
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Two years on, Greek government ready to give up on higher heating fuel tax
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor the 2-year period. Ministry sources said the government may reconsider its policy on taxation... 12,000 euros. Nevertheless, the troika may request the extension of this levy to cover
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European Commission paper highlights challenges for Greek exports
Economyas well as tight trade credit have hurt Greek exports. These temporary factors may delay the revival... of exports may become visible, more clearly reflecting the reforms undertaken. The study also notes
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Bid to form alliance for PPC referendum tests SYRIZA's political mettle
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAlthough the government is coming under pressure due to its attempts to sell part of Greece's electricity monopoly, the Public Power Corporation (PPC), the confrontation over the privatisation may... victory in the European Parliament elections in May. The failure to form an alliance over
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Car registrations surge by 46.3 pct in June thanks to tourism, consumer confidence
EconomyMacroeconomyThe number of road motor vehicles (going into circulation for the first time) continued showing strong growth of 46.3 percent in June, after increasing by 48.7 percent in May, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). The June reading is the second highest (after May) rate
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DIMAR imploding and leaving gap in Greek center left
PoliticsGreek Politicsin the European Parliament elections in May, when DIMAR gained just 1.2 percent, is going to usher... fewer Greeks backed the party in May than in the June 2012 general elections. Analysis of the EU vote
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Unpaid taxes rose by 1 bln a month in H1 2014, collection targets missed
EconomyMacroeconomyThe rate of increase in Greece’s unpaid taxes accelerated to 1.03 billion euros in June from 873 million in May and 763 million in April, according to data provided by the General Secretariat..., underperforming the target of 65 percent. This category of audits was the only one that beat target to May
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Settling rising private debt? The IMF has some ideas
Economybuffers, absorb management time and create uncertainties. · Public sector debt sustainability may... to be restored after restructuring. · Managing expectations: Since government-sanctioned bailouts may
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