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Greek government commits to new fiscal measures for third bailout
EconomyMacroeconomybelow 12,000 euros and from 33 to 35 percent for higher income. 8) Gradual abolition of the preferential tax treatment of the shipping sector 9) Permanent reduction in the expenditure ceiling for military
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The targets and deadlines in Greece's privatisation programme
EconomyProgrammeare expected by February 2016 and parliament ratification by June 2016. 8) TRAINOSE tender is currently... for December. 9) Athens International Airport (AIA). The project relates to the sale of a 30 percent
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Opinion polls indicate fragmentation, close election race
PoliticsGreek Politicsfewer than the 25 that broke away from SYRIZA to form the party 8) The post-September 20 Parliament... political talk shows on late-night TV 9) A clear majority of Greeks were unsatisfied by the SYRIZA
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These are the bailout deliverables expected from Greece in September
EconomyProgramme, which will assist on implementation, an action plan on public procurement. 8) Integrate... as of September 1 has been signed on August 25. 9) Extend the 2015 claw back ceilings for diagnostics
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No let up ahead in terms of fiscal demands for new Greek government
EconomyProgrammeto 2018. 7) Better target eligibility to halve heating oil subsidies in 2016 budget. 8) Permanently..., with a targeted set of actions including reduction in headcount and procurement. 9) Tax
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New time deposit rate fell 12 bps in August to record low of 1.19 pct amid capital controls
EconomyMacroeconomycards) rose by 9 bps to 14.64 percent, while that for loans with a defined maturity stood at 7.51... reasons. In addition, the interest rate in loans to sole proprietors slipped by 8 bps to 7.56 percent
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Industrial production rebounds strongly in August with 4.5 pct rise
EconomyMacroeconomywith that in October 2012) since November 2007. The strong rise is largely attributed to electricity (+9... and energy production decreased by 8 and 1.2 percent MoM respectively. The latest industry confidence
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Omnibus bill goes to Parliament as Greece seeks to unlock 2 bln sub-tranche
EconomyProgramme, retrospectively as of January 1, 2015. 8) Tightening of the legal framework for tax evasion, particularly for unpaid VAT above 100,000 euros and 150,000 euros for other taxes 9) Change in the legal
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The key points in Greece's new bank recap bill
Economy(previously until the end of 2014), 8) HFSF capital is set at 50 billion euros and its tenure is until the end of June 2017. The Finance Minister may extend it by up to two years. 9) The compensation
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National Bank reveals capital plan, which includes sale of whole Finansbank stake
EconomyBankingcapital support instrument bearing an annual coupon of 8 percent, which in NBG case means an interest... billion, CET1 capital 9 billion and CET1 ratio 14.5 percent. Note, though, that the bank holds a total
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