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Latest 2022 fiscal data a boost as profit transfers and growth lead to small surplus
EconomyMacroeconomyThe Greek authorities were handed a welcome boost on Friday as ELSTAT announced the latest fiscal data for 2022, in the context of the first Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) notification of 2023, where a small primary surplus was recorded. ELSTAT notes that a measure of the primary balance
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Mitsotakis unveils latest housing measures as ND rebels query foreclosure regime
PoliticsGreek PoliticsHoping to show that the government has solutions to offer to the escalating housing crisis, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a raft of new measures designed to help first-time buyers. In the latest sign of unrest in his party, a group of ND lawmakers chose the same day to table a question on home
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IMF leaves growth and fiscal estimates for Greece unchanged in latest outlook
EconomyMacroeconomyThe IMF released this week the latest macro and fiscal outlook in the context of the spring meetings. Its observations on Greece were in line with those in the recent Article IV consultations. Real GDP estimates were virtually unchanged with growth seen at 2 pct, from 2.1 pct expected previously
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Macro and fiscal outlook for Greece remain favourable in latest EC forecasts
EconomyMacroeconomyThe European Commission published on Monday its latest spring forecasts, which leave the macro and fiscal outlook for Greece broadly unchanged from the previous estimates, with the Greek economy seen outperforming eurozone growth by some margin. For last year, the Commission notes that domestic
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Parties square up for latest Tempe inquiry with ND expected to easily dominate proceedings
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe latest chapter in the political clash over the Tempe rail accident is set to kick off on Wednesday with the opening session of the preliminary inquiry focussing on possible criminal charges against former transport minister Kostas Karamanlis. Karamanlis, who was in charge of the transport
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IMF's latest macro and fiscal estimates reflect economic stability
EconomyMacroeconomyThe International Monetary Fund published this week its latest global macro and fiscal forecasts in the context of the annual meetings held in Washington. For Greece, the outlook remains positive although the IMF has a slightly more moderate take than the Greek authorities. The Fund sees the Greek
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Latest BoG report sees sustained growth, range of challenges
EconomyMacroeconomyThe latest interim monetary policy report published by the Bank of Greece sees the Greek economy sustaining its growth trajectory, maintaining the solid fiscal performance. The document also outlines policy recommendations for the ongoing economic challenges. The BoG notes that the economy
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Debt relief discussions continue as clock ticks down to June 21 Eurogroup
EconomyProgrammeis the latest German newspaper to offer a possible outcome on the debt issue. It suggests that the maturity... by a minimum of three years and interest rates will be lowered. The newspaper adds that Greece will also... next week is different from the scenario published in another German newspaper, Suddeutsche Zeitung
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ND adjusts course after brief outcry over press subsidies
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government is attempting to correct its latest misstep after it suspended a decision... range of the political spectrum, some have just a few members of staff. In fact, one newspaper... to improve its relations with newspaper owners before the July 7 election. However, after being elected
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Newsletter 124 - 23/06/2017
for Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos’s visit to London. He departed for the UK on Wednesday... by 0.4 percent to 452.2 euros while foreign arrivals rose by 12 percent to 1.0 million. The latest... nationalist party that Kammenos leads and this latest incident will only fuel their concerns
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