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Current account records sharp deficit of 3.16 bln in Feb as goods balance deteriorates
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s current account recorded a deficit of 3.16 billion euros in February, from a surplus of 1.7 billion euros in January, Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Friday. In February 2023, the balance showed a deficit of 1.34 billion euros. The Bank of Greece notes that this is mainly due
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Athens wary of implications from Erdogan's cancelled trip to Washington
PoliticsForeign Policyor jets to Ukraine, mainly because of its own tension with Turkey, although it has sent arms
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Parties return to campaign trail after Easter lull
PoliticsGreek Politicsas constituting voters’ daily concerns – are seen as the party’s strong suit in a debate which is mainly
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Primary balance at 3.25 bln in Apr, above target thanks to favourable timing
EconomyMacroeconomythe target by 2.2 billion euros. The ministry notes that the overperformance is mainly due
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marginally by 0.5 pct, mainly in the prices of electricity and natural gas. This decrease was partly
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Q1 current account deficit widens to 4.15 bln as exports continue to shrink
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s current account recorded a deficit of 2.69 billion euros in March, from a deficit of 3.1 billion euros in February, Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Tuesday. In March 2023, the balance showed a deficit of 2.4 billion euros. The Bank of Greece notes that this is mainly due
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Primary surplus of 3.28 bln confirmed for Apr as timing and taxes support budget
EconomyMacroeconomy, below the target by 109 million euros. This is mainly attributed to the deferral of the transfers
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Strong tax performance and underspend push primary surplus up to 3.15 bln in May
EconomyMacroeconomyby 1.44 billion euros. The ministry notes that the overperformance is mainly due to the collection
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Current account deficit continues to grow, reaching 6.84 bln up to Apr
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s current account recorded a deficit of 2.69 billion euros in April, unchanged from the deficit in March, Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Thursday. In April 2023, the balance showed a deficit of 1.87 billion euros. The Bank of Greece notes that this is mainly due to a deterioration
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VAT and income tax takings plus 721 mln underspend lead to 3.2 bln primary surplus in May
EconomyMacroeconomyby 721 million euros. This is mainly attributed to the deferral of the transfers to SSFs by 779 million
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