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Asking Greece to stack more austerity measures ignores past failings
Agorathe deficit was estimated at 12.7 percent. Contrary to the popular belief that Papandreou’s government
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A breakdown of the 5.4 bln in measures that form basis of agreement between Greece and creditors
EconomyProgrammeand indirect tax measures, with estimated revenues or cost savings of 1 percent of GDP (1.8 billion
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Greek stocks climb 3.8 pct during week amid increasing optimism on swift agreement
EconomyThe Greek stock market climbed 3.8 percent this week amid improving sentiment an agreement between Greece and its lenders could be reached soon. The strong rebound was also accompanied with increased trading activity. In its spring economic forecasts, the European Commission (EC) estimated a milder
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Decline in CPI slows slightly to 1.3 pct in April
EconomyMacroeconomy). The IMF foresees zero inflation in 2016, while CPI is estimated to rise by 0.6 percent in 2017
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Inauguration of TAP pipeline project offers investment, diplomatic boost
PoliticsForeign Policy. It is estimated at around 1.5–2 billion euros and foresees the creation of more than 8,000 jobs. The Greek
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Government hopes offer of tax breaks and grants will spark growth boost
EconomyMacroeconomy), the total cost of subsidies and grants is estimated at 480 million euros in the 2016-2022 period
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Deal for Hellenikon sealed; gov't sees improved terms, economic boost ahead
Economy, all necessary port works and the creation of 50 km of sidewalks and bicycle paths. It is estimated
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NBG completes sale of Finansbank to Qatar National Bank
EconomyBankingis paid to the state. The elimination of pillar II bonds is estimated to boost NBG’s net interest and fee
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SYRIZA not entirely behind plans for changes to constitution, electoral system
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe relatively low turnout for the anti-government protest held in Athens on Wednesday means that internal party issues are coming to the fore again. Less than 10,000 people are estimated to have attended the “Resign” (Paraiteitheite) demonstration, which was organised via social media and sought
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Tsipras unveils growth plan but little in way of new ideas
PoliticsGreek Politicsis estimated at 480 million euros between 2016 and 2022. The direct public revenues expected from
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