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Eurogroup gives Greece another week to agree measures, keeps tranche and recap funds on hold
EconomyProgrammeof 35,000 euros. However, the latest media reports indicate that Greek authorities could compromise
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CPI drops at decelerating pace of 0.9 pct in Oct
EconomyMacroeconomymovement peaking to -2.8 percent in January 2015. The latest estimates of the Greek government
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First general strike an awkward but telling moment for Tsipras
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAlexis Tsipras experienced his first general strike as prime minister, rather than opposition leader, on Thursday when the private and public sector unions GSEE and ADEDY brought thousands of people out onto the streets of Athens to protest the latest round of measures. Although Tsipras
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Fitch affirms Greece’s rating, projects GDP to contract 0.3 pct in 2015
Economyorganization so far and the first after the release of Q3 GDP figures earlier on Friday. The latest forecasts
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Warning signs for coalition after majority trimmed in multi-bill vote
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government passed the latest multi-bill needed for another 12 billion euros in bailout loans and bank recapitalisation funds through Parliament on Thursday night but at a considerable cost. Two MPs, one from each of the governing parties, failed to back the legislation and were ousted from
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Government tables 2016 budget, upgrades GDP forecasts but leaves fiscal estimates unchanged
EconomyMacroeconomygovernment forecasts for 2015 are much better than the latest European Commission (EC) and the OECD
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Rate of credit contraction edges up to 1.6 pct in Oct
EconomyMacroeconomy-performing exposures (NPEs) with the latest BoG figures pointing to an NPE ratio at 40.8 percent
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Q3 GDP slips 0.9 pct QoQ on lower private consumption and investment
EconomyMacroeconomyto be met. In its latest report on Greece in mid November, Fitch anticipated GDP to contract 0.3
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ELA ceiling for Greek banks slashed by 7.8 bln to 77.9 bln after recap
EconomyMacroeconomybanks’ liquidity position. According to the latest official data, Greek banks’ ELA funding stood
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Tsipras seeks MPs' loyalty before next vote, leaves door open on future alliances
PoliticsGreek Politicsof this week but the Greek government has suggested will happen by December 20 at the latest. In Monday’s
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