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Newsletter 66 - 11/03/2016
of sending back asylum seekers en masse to Turkey, a country that neither properly recognises them... that are estimated to have gathered there in the hope that the neighbouring country will open
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Greek bailout talks yet to conclude as start of IMF meetings approaches
EconomyProgrammefiscal gap, which is reportedly estimated at 340 million euros by the government, at 500 million
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Greek 2015 primary surplus at 0.7 of GDP under programme method as Athens looks for boost
EconomyMacroeconomyof GDP, which ELSTAT estimated in 2015 at 176.02 billion euros. On a primary basis, the deficit - which
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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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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 faces tight schedule for amendments to bailout legislation
EconomyProgrammethey have received so far this year (an estimated 100-120 million euros) as part of the EKAS solidarity
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Putin visit highlights potential, but also limitations, of Greece-Russia ties
PoliticsForeign Policydue to the Ukraine crisis and the economic troubles exacerbated by EU sanctions. It is estimated
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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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First review completed but more prior actions lie ahead for Greece
EconomyProgrammein December. On the privatization front, total proceeds of 6 billion euros are estimated by the end
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