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PM increases coronavirus support package to 10 bln, while sounding dire warning to public
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat they could overwhelm local health services. The spending measures, which amount to almost a tripling
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Current account shows deficit of 1.29 bln in January
EconomyMacroeconomy. The services balance was down YoY by 17 percent, coming to 383.5 million euros. The travel balance showed
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delivery and takeaway services. Retail businesses offering online sales will also remain operational
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PM orders lockdown as opposition focusses on health system's capacity
PoliticsGreek Politicsof Greece, which resisted calls to stop services and Holy Communion until the government adopted a ban
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PM joins forces with some eurozone partners to lobby for "corona-bond"
PoliticsGreek Politicson a relatively high contribution from tourism and travel services… which are now the sectors most strongly
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General govt primary cash surplus at 1.44 bln in February, arrears up by 133 mln
EconomyMacroeconomy(+85 million euros) and purchases of goods and services (+80 million euros). Arrears Arrears
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Worst ever negative employment balance recorded in March as virus measures hit
EconomyMacroeconomy). In contrast, the three sectors with the highest negative balance were catering services (-21,919
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CPI unchanged in March YoY, rises by 1.6 pct MoM
EconomyMacroeconomythe services index edged up by 0.1 percent. The harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) rose
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Govt trails transition out of lockdown as training vouchers stir controversy
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe first small step towards lifting the lockdown was made on Tuesday, as it was announced that courts of first instance and land registry offices would open on April 27 with a restricted range of services. In his daily briefing, government spokesman Stelios Petsas said that the prime minister
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Survey sheds light on sentiments in lockdown, as govt backpedals on voucher scheme
PoliticsGreek Politicsin digital participation. Four in 10 Greeks say they will now make more use of e-government services
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