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Lenders fret over reform delays as Brussels revises 2019 growth forecast upwards to 2.2 pct
EconomyProgrammeis estimated to reach 2.2 percent in 2019 and 2.3 percent in 2020, compared to an estimate of 2 percent... is a blow to the government’s privatisation effort, which is also under the lenders’ scrutiny. Athens..., the privatisation fund, HRADF, has submitted an Asset Development Plan and is hiring technical
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Newsletter 195 -22/02/2019
for a response from DG Comp in Brussels. Also on privatisations, the government’s Economic Policy Council... of the key privatisations due to take place this year, with the aim of raising 1.5 billion euros... to result in a positive decision regarding the disbursal of the ANFA and SMP bond profits, estimated
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Athens hopeful release of 970 mln will be approved at Friday's Eurogroup
EconomyProgramme. Privatisations Regardless of what happens at Friday’s Eurogroup, Greece’s creditors will continue to keep a close eye on the progress being made with privatisations. Binding offers are due to be submitted..., it is estimated that two to three weeks will be needed for some member states’ parliaments to approve
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Newsletter 60 - 29/01/2016
a final estimate of the 2015 fiscal performance, the announced over-performance, which corresponds... than the institutions had forecasted a few months ago. A similar estimate for overall stable GDP... islands to prevent them simply moving on en masse to other parts of Europe. On this subject, a lot
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Newsletter 460 - 02/05/2025
that were included in the final budget of 2025, Greece had a bumper year in privatisations, jumping... International Airport also brought in close to 785 million euros. In 2023, the privatisation programme... will create around 1.5 billion euros in extra fiscal space, on top of an already estimated 1 billion
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IMF revises fiscal estimates upward, sees debt ratio at 162.8 pct in 2022
EconomyMacroeconomyupped its primary surplus estimate for 2016 to 3.3 percent of GDP, from 0.1 percent in its previous... Fiscal Monitor, which provided its updated fiscal estimates. Unlike the downward revision of its..., the Fund estimates a lower primary surplus of 1.5 percent of GDP from 2019 onwards. This means that IMF
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Tweaks to proposal on protection of main homes likely to be needed
EconomyProgramme. It is waiting for a response from DG Comp in Brussels. Also on privatisations, the government’s... a timeline for many of the key privatisations due to take place this year, with the aim of raising 1.5..., estimated at between 650 and 750 million euros, is also dependent on the progress Greece has made
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Q1 GDP contracts 0.4 pct QoQ and 1.3 pct YoY, broadly in line with estimates
EconomyMacroeconomyprevious estimate for a GDP contraction of 0.7 percent expected in early February. In specific, EC... 2015, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) flash estimates displayed on Friday. The headline... is the highest negative reading since Q4 2014. ELSTAT said flash estimates are expected to be revised upon
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S&P raises Greek rating to 'BB-' on reduced fiscal risks, lifting of capital controls
Economyto accelerate its privatisation program and facilitate planned projects, such as redevelopment of Hellinikon. Privatisations include a 30 percent stake of Athens International Airport, a stake in Hellenic... buffer that according to the agency’s estimates covers the central government's debt-service
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Deadly collision throws spotlight on government’s migration policy
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe crossing from Libya, and for which the Greek Ombudsman recommended disciplinary charges against... insufficient compared to the needs of industry which estimates a requirement of closer to 200,000... those living and working legally in Greece, including an estimated 155,000 migrants on long-term
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