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PMI rises to 54.7 in March as first quarter comes to strong end
EconomyMacroeconomyover the 50-mark threshold for close to two years. The latest reading marks a strong close... of growth for Greek manufacturers since October 2001. Strong output was a leading contributor to the rise... orders slowed compared to February, but remained strong. This growth was linked to greater advertising
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Parties return to campaign trail after Easter lull
PoliticsGreek Politicsas constituting voters’ daily concerns – are seen as the party’s strong suit in a debate which is mainly... for what they describe as opportunism. ND’s press spokesman Nikos Romanos described remarks made... and the political system. In other remarks, Kasselakis demanded a halt to the privatisation of ports
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Greek-Turkish tensions flare over Turkey’s bid to join SAFE
PoliticsForeign Policybe no discussion.” Fidan’s remarks came just two days after the German Foreign Minister visited Ankara and expressed strong support for Turkey’s inclusion in SAFE. Johannes Wadephul described Turkey... tensions. Media reports suggest Mitsotakis’ remarks coincided with diplomatic activity from Washington
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Farmers threaten more action after inconclusive meeting as Karystianou courts controversy
PoliticsGreek Politicsthis as part of her party’s commitment to transparency and citizen involvement. However, the remarks were... message of justice for Tempe victims and reform of public institutions. The interview conveyed a strong... independence from mainstream parties may appeal to disillusioned voters, but her remarks on abortion have
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PM relies on patchwork of measures to keep Covid at bay as jab uptake flags
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government continues to press ahead with a patchwork of measures to enforce or encourage vaccination, as uptake appears to have stalled among a significant section of the population. Parliament passed a controversial amendment on Thursday introducin...
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Lack of vaccines led to panic in B&H, yet now they are going to waste
Agorathe AstraZeneca jab. All attempts by those responsible to dissuade them have proven unsuccessful. With considerable lack of trust and a strong influence of opponents to vaccination, but also the fact... that there are global factors such as: a strong anti-vaxxer community, the suspicion
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Greek pensions laid bare
Agorapensions amounts to 884 euros. Note, though, that for around 45 percent of pensioners their monthly... and they receive on average monthly pensions of 771 euros. This is below the overall average of 884 euros since
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PM opts for risky move with vaccination penalty as Covid threat grows
PoliticsGreek Politics. The latest attempt to convince them to get the jab came just a few days after the government announced that over-60s would be banned from entering indoor areas if they had received their second jab more... of the adult population has received at least their first jab. During his address on Tuesday
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Car sales still going strong in 2014; up by 33.7 pct in October
EconomyMacroeconomyin October from 7,730 in September and 6,850 in October 2013. Following another strong reading... (+29.6 percent) in line with the total headline figure. All indications point to a strong double-digit... in 2014 is mainly attributed to strong tourism, which led to larger rent-a-car fleets, as well
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Strong resistance within SYRIZA leaves Tsipras with tough juggling act
PoliticsGreek Politicsa strong presence on the 11-member political secretariat. Six of the seats went to the members from... is that his government and its agreement with Greece's creditors still have strong public backing... the elections, he may create a strong enough platform to fend of the dissenters within his party. Even
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