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Rise in overdue contributions slows to 310 mln in Q3, total at 16.9 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyThe rise in unpaid social security contributions (SSCs) slowed quarter on quarter (QoQ) to 310 million euros in Q3 of 2016, from 831 million in Q2. The outstanding amount reaching 16.92 billion, the quarterly bulletin of the single SSC collection centre (KEAO) displayed on Monday. The increase
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Newsletter 505 - 22/05/2026
understand Greek concerns about Turkey’s revisionist rhetoric, instability in Libya and migration flows... with unusual bluntness. Responding to reports that Turkey is preparing a “Blue Homeland” law codifying... growth of 1.9% and raising its inflation estimate to 3.1%. Last week, in the progress report for 2026
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From pipe dreams to power cables: the changing map of Greece's energy ambitions
Agoratrade-offs might be required to bring about this major policy shift has yet to be explored in public... advisor, Nikos Tsafos, who posted recently on LinkedIn, “that’s why we are so keen to expand our... renewables targets, and other estimates ranging even higher. This puts the projects once again
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With troika OK pending, 2014 budget sees primary surplus at 1.6 pct of GDP
EconomyMacroeconomynot yet been concluded. Thursday’s version of the budget followed a draft that was released... primary surplus for both years was reaffirmed, at 812 million in 2013 and at 2.95 billion in 2014... fulfilled. Nevertheless, since the budget has yet to be rubber stamped by the troika, the next critical
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Budget primary confirmed at deficit of 1.47 bln in Jan as taxes dwindle
EconomyMacroeconomy. Net revenues came to 3.85 billion euros, below target by 812 million euros. The monthly primary... a deficit of 782 million euros for the month.
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Athens strives to build opposition to Turkey-Libya deal as France pledges support in East Med
PoliticsForeign Policyactivities in Libya and the broader Eastern Mediterranean. With this in mind, Foreign Minister Nikos... stance regarding the situation in Libya. On the one hand, Greece supports a political solution..., as a neighbouring country of Libya directly affected by developments there, and as a factor for stability
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Migration opens new front for government after Libya snub
PoliticsGreek Politicsat the border of Libya where it had arrived for talks on managing Mediterranean boat crossings. Plevris was part... managing migration flows to Europe from the breakaway region of eastern Libya. Scheduled talks... Libya stem the flows to ease pressure on the island of Crete, which has seen a steep increase
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Greece agrees with troika, looks to tranche release and redistribution of surplus
PoliticsGreek Politicsapparently settled at 2.9 billion, which is well above the 2014 budget estimate of 812 million and even larger than Samara’s recent estimate that it would be “in excess of 1.5 billion”. The same source also... totaling 8.8 billion (3.1 billion for Q4 and 5.7 billion for Q1) from the eurozone. It is not yet clear
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Amid lack of communication, overflights add to Greek-Turkish tension
PoliticsForeign Policy. “This is yet another unacceptable Turkish action. An action that once again confirms the negative... on the sidelines of NATO Summit, in London in early December. Libya concerns Athens is also closely monitoring Turkey’s efforts to enhance and stabilise its presence in Libya, supporting the UN-recognised
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Study casts light on unusual export profile, identifies areas for improvement
EconomyFeaturesexports. The report noted that Greece’s export profile was unusual in that exports represented a small
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