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Tsipras claims EU vote will be close as SYRIZA looks for boost from relief measures
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat the interventions are part of an overall plan that the government has to help the economy... interventions, Tsipras stressed that Greece has a sovereign right to shape its policy while respecting... of what he says, he reveals his true character,” said the conservative politician, who has argued
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Turkey strengthens East Med claims as Greece, Cyprus seek EU support
PoliticsForeign Policyin the Eastern Mediterranean using its "Fatih" vessel has put Ankara under some pressure. According... in Ankara. The maps depicted the Turkish claims in the wider region. Turkey has tried to convince... for the Turkish State Oil Company, TPAO. Ankara claims the area is within the Turkish CS, which has
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OECD lowers growth forecast, warns Athens to maintain fiscal credibility
EconomyMacroeconomyThe OECD published on Tuesday its latest global economic outlook in which it has slightly revised..., it is paramount to safeguard fiscal credibility by meeting the medium-term fiscal targets that the country has agreed with its official creditors. Although Greece has a sizeable cash buffer and has regained access
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Economic sentiment shows slight rise to 100.8 in May
EconomyMacroeconomythe 100-point mark. Barring January’s reading of 99.6, the index has remained above 100 points in the year so far. Compared to May 2018, the ESI has fallen by 2.8 points. Consumer confidence improved by 1.4.... Compared to May 2018, consumer confidence has shown a strong improvement of 19.1 points. A mixed picture
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Is Berlin prepared for a new government in Greece?
Agorato the fact that PM Tsipras has undergone a remarkable political transition in office. His efforts... has earned a revered status in most parts of the German media and among political parties, some... to the 27-year old name dispute with neighbouring North Macedonia. In summary, PM Tsipras has left his mark
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Eurogroup emphasises limited room for discussion on fiscal targets
EconomyProgrammesurplus for the coming years should be lowered. Kyriakos Mitsotakis has identified the lowering... government. He has added, though, that he will not raise the issue immediately, and will try... and 2022 as the 2020 budget will have to be drafted in September, before the new government has had
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Economic sentiment hits 105.3 pts in July, confidence at highest since 2004
EconomyMacroeconomy, European Commission (EC) figures showed on Tuesday. As of July’s reading, the index has remained above 100... the index reached 105.2. Compared to July 2018, the ESI has increased by 0.4 points. Consumer confidence... since April 2004, when the reading came to -16.9 points. Compared to July 2018, consumer confidence has
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Consumer confidence hits 19-year high, ESI highest since 2007
EconomyMacroeconomy, European Commission (EC) figures showed on Thursday. As of August’s reading, the index has remained above..., when the index reached 109.1. Compared to August 2018, the ESI has increased by 3.7 points. Consumer... confidence has shown a strong improvement of 36.8 points. A breakdown of the data showed
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Athens boosted by Lagarde's comments on primary surplus, but no move due for now
PoliticsGreek Politics-be European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde, even though Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has put... she was simply repeating the position that the IMF has held for many years, including when the third... the presidency of the ECB on November 1 and at a time that the new Greek government has been sounding
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Mitsotakis buoyed by poll ratings, boost to growth narrative
PoliticsGreek Politicsappears to have secured strong backing for some of the key policy decisions it has taken so far... Trade Secretary Wilbur Ross has been emphasising the potential for more bilateral economic ties during his visit to Athens. In an interview with ANT-1 TV, he highlighted the cooperation that has already
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