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Rise in new Covid-19 cases raises alarm on eve of reopening to tourism
PoliticsGreek PoliticsQatar, while two clusters detected in central Greece were traced to recently arrived travellers who
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General govt primary cash deficit of 1.85 bln in Apr as revenues decline
EconomyMacroeconomyduring the month, followed by SSFs (20.3 percent). Debt Central government gross debt fell by 786 million
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Building permits increase by 10.2 pct in March
EconomyMacroeconomyin mainland Crete (+35.7 percent), central Greece (+26.4 percent) and western Macedonia (+17.6
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Leaders clash over economy as PM looks on bright side of Eurogroup assessment
PoliticsGreek Politicsup of central bank profits on Greek bonds. The decision marked the conclusion of the sixth enhanced
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Primary cash deficit at 5.35 bln in May
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s central government primary cash balance recorded a deficit of 5.35 billion euros in the first five months of the year according to figures released by the Bank of Greece (BoG). The cash balance for the same time last year, excluding the financing of the cash buffer, showed a surplus of 438
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Criticism of Athens "Great Walk" prompts debate on public spaces
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe “Great Walk”, a new traffic management plan for central Athens implemented by Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis in the wake of the lockdown, is attracting growing criticism from planning experts, the media and the public. While many object to the practicalities of the plan, others focus on the manner
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General govt primary cash deficit of 4.84 bln in May, arrears drop by 163 mln
EconomyMacroeconomyand tax refunds at 22.3 percent each. Debt Central government gross debt rose by 243 million euros month
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Approval of street protest law a potential source of political tumult
PoliticsGreek Politicsa large demonstration in central Athens against the government’s initiative, resulting in some clashes
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Primary cash balance deficit at 6.71 bln in June
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s central government primary cash balance recorded a deficit of 6.71 billion euros in the first six months of the year according to figures released by the Bank of Greece (BoG). The cash balance for the same time last year, excluding the financing of the cash buffer, showed a deficit of 24
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Fitch keeps rating at 'BB', sees GDP contraction of 7.9 pct in 2020
Economythe central bank waived the minimum rating requirement, could see up to 27 billion euros of debt purchased
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