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Greeks deeply pessimistic about future but confidence in euro persists
Society, that the level of Greek support is slightly down compared to the 68 percent recorded in the last
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New overdue tax obligations reach 727 mln in June, total at 95.6 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyfor the second quarter (Q2) revealed that overdue obligations amounted to 5.48 billion euros, down by 19.6
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Public sector evaluation and hirings in the spotlight
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAs Greek politics gradually winds down for the mid-August break, the country’s lenders are likely to have their attention on a couple of potentially important developments ahead of the third review, which is due to begin in the autumn. Reports suggest that the government’s repeated efforts
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Unemployment at 21.7 pct in May after revised April figure
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment edged down to 21.7 percent in May from an upwardly revised rate of 21.8 percent in April, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) labour force survey revealed on Thursday. The headline figure means the jobless reading is still at its lowest level
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Thessaloniki bus firm row adds to public sector challenges
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe row about the appointment of Stelios Pappas, the father of Digital Policy Minister Nikos Pappas, as the new head of the Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organisation (OASTH) looks like it will rumble on through August but there is no sign that the coalition will back down on the matter. In fact
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Relief for coalition as wildfire threat subsides
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor the arguments to be toned down. Dourou is SYRIZA’s only regional governor and is seen
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Fires latest obstacle to coalition's momentum-building efforts
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government and opposition continued to trade accusations over the recent forest fires on Thursday as the coalition struggled to play down the damage done by the blazes over the last few days. Following a meeting between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and key ministers on Wednesday
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Rating agencies concur in improved prospects for Greece
Economydown, assisted by the eurozone’s debt relief commitments. Fitch as well sees a rather benign third
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Budget primary surplus at 3.02 bln in July, above target by 926 mln on strong underspend
EconomyMacroeconomyof 1.35 billion in the seven-month period, down by 19.4 percent compared to the same time last year
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Tsipras and Mitsotakis look for new impetus from Thessaloniki appearances
PoliticsGreek Politicsvented their feelings on the matter, the two parties are getting down to the business of planning
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