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  1. Multiple facets of inequality in Greece: a decade of divergence between data and daily life
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    Society

    to a family’s ability to finance private preparation, reinforcing the “endogenous reproduction

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  2. Budget continues to perform strongly with 3.64 bln surplus up to May
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    The budget primary balance landed at a surplus of 3.64 billion euros up to May, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Monday. The primary balance came in at 2.4 billion euros above the target. Expenditure, excluding interest payments

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  3. Budget balance up to May well above target as VAT brings in 650 mln more than planned

    EconomyMacroeconomy

    The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 3.65 billion euros for May, compared to a surplus of 5.34 billion euros a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Thursday. The primary balance up to May was 2.41 billion euros above

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  4. Tsipras aiming to guide SYRIZA towards new territory in opposition
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    that some objections were raised by former Fianance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos at Tuesday's meeting

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  5. EC upbeat on reforms paying off, as long as they continue
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    EconomyProgramme

    completion. As part of the effort that started in May 2010 to improve the country’s public finances... over a longer horizon and to restructure public finances by bringing pension expenditure and the tax...-lasting, cumulative effects to help reign in public finances for the medium- and longer-term

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  6. Greece General Government Finances, 2008 - 2016
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  7. IMF expects difficult year for public finances, PBO highlights impact on labour force
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    The IMF released on Wednesday its Fiscal Monitor report, which compounded the grim picture for Greece on the budget front, after the forecast for a 10 pct in the World Economic Outlook that was published on Tuesday. The Fund sees Greece running a fiscal...

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  8. France defence pact secures strong backing despite questions over finances, motives
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    Greece’s defence agreement with France, including the purchase of at least three warships, received strong approval in Greek Parliament on Thursday despite becoming a point of contention between the government and main opposition. MPs gave a resounding ...

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  9. IMF urges caution on public finances
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    Economy

    The IMF concluded last week its latest Article IV consultation for Greece with the mission drawing attention to the fiscal policy commitments Greek authorities face from this year, while noting progress in some areas. Following the assessment, which too...

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  10. Discussion over PEPP, SGP draw attention to rising yields
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    EconomyFeatures

    was financed through the issuance of new debt as Greece’s debt managers kept the cash buffer elevated... attention as far as Greek public finances and debt levels are concerned is the consultation period... until 2060 to consider the debt sustainable. The debate around public finances and debt levels also

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