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Greek competitiveness rank remains low as tax, bureaucracy create obstacles
EconomyFeatures, which in turn act as indicators of long-term growth. Greece was the second lowest score out
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Coalition bolsters unity in face of opposition pressure
PoliticsGreek PoliticsGreek citizenship to second generation migrants, New Democracy and PASOK sensed an opportunity
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Economic sentiment breaks 100-point mark in Sept, consumer confidence up by 3.3 pts
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s economic sentiment (ESI) continued its positive trend in September, rising by 1.6 points compared to August’s increase by 0.8 points, European Commission (EC) figures revealed on Thursday. The notable improvement in ESI since May is attributed to the conclusion of the second programme
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PMI rises to 52.8 in Sept, highest since June 2008
EconomyMacroeconomynotable for the last nine years. However, stocks of finished goods fell for the second month
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Draft budget sees stronger growth, fiscal targets being met
EconomyMacroeconomyof the programme will facilitate the recovery of the domestic economy in the second half of 2017, with carry over
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Energy conference highlights path and obstacles to European energy integration
EconomyFeaturesThe second annual “Athens Conference of European Energy Law” took place on Friday at the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event, organised by the M&A Law Firm, the Hellenic Energy Regulation Institute, and the Florence School of Regulation, invited experts and key industry figures
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General govt primary cash surplus at 4.51 bln in eight-month, arrears increase to 6.03 bln
EconomyMacroeconomydeclined by 4.20 billion in August to total 44.45 billion. This represents the second time this year
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Athens outlines 2018 debt management plan for post-bailout era
EconomyMacroeconomywith this strategy to build a smoother yield curve with benchmark maturities. The second pillar
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Birth rate rises by 1.1 pct in 2016 but remains under 100,000
Societyremained below the 100,000 mark for a second year running. The birth rate fell under 100,000 in 2013
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China's Footprint in Southeast Europe: Constructing the "Balkan Silk Road"
AgoraThis is the final of three articles in which the author analyzed China’s investment, lending and infrastructure initiatives in Southeast Europe for Macropolis. The first contribution focused on China’s ‘Gateway to Europe’ via the Port of Piraeus in Greece. The second part looked at China’s emerging
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