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Latest data highlights tough day-to-day economic conditions, giving opposition ammunition
Economythan 27 pct of those living in cities and just over 24 pct in rural areas. Denmark follows Greece... average for cities is roughly 11 pct and under 7 pct for rural areas. Looking at the housing costs... that consumers must pay 28 pct more to buy 2 pct fewer goods compared to 2006. The data does not just capture
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Newsletter 62 - 12/02/2016
Pensions remain central issue Positive hints from Eurogroup as IMF calls for more measures The Eurogroup on Thursday evening sent a relatively positive signal, noting that progress has been achieved... feel the impact as retirement pay in Greece makes up in many cases for the lack of a proper welfare
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Eurogroup agrees return of mission to Athens but key issues unresolved
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThere were few hints following the Eurogroup on the two other areas of interest for Greece: Lowering... of the difficulties that lie ahead on the debt issue. Kazimir said he is “not willing to pay any price
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New Democracy sees glimmer of hope in polls following support measures
PoliticsGreek Politicsis that its strategy of hinting at more support measures will pay off in terms of the poll ratings in its... declarations as well as to the financial crime prosecutor, which they claim hints at the existence
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Athens concerned but silent as Trump administration criticises Europe, lines up Ukraine talks
PoliticsForeign Policyvalues and its meddling in domestic political affairs. Elon Musk has also angered European politicians... in Greece, Greek Solution and Voice of Reason, are embracing the new US administration as well as Elon Musk
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Government opts for modest tax relief, but who will benefit?
EconomyFeaturesand with earnings above the threshold could pay between 30 and 47 euros less tax annually thanks...-employed workers, who do not receive a personal tax credit, will pay the reduced base tax rate... reductions, funded by a broadening of the property tax base to include formerly rural areas and resorts
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Newsletter 475 - 12/09/2025
difference.” Rural families stand to gain from a 50 percent ENFIA cut on primary homes in villages... million euros went to pay increases for uniformed personnel in the armed and security forces. Political... will pay no tax on their first 20,000 of income, while those between 26 and 30 years for the 10,000-20,000
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Dispute over hospital doctor shortages rages as minister makes controversial Turkey comments
PoliticsGreek Politicsnot drive private doctors away from rural areas, especially the islands. “If the measure says... offered to pay a 1,000-euro bonus to private doctors who volunteer to help cover emergency rotas... of enticing doctors to cooperate, while highlighting the low pay that staff at public hospitals receive
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Unemployment unchanged at 25.6 pct in Mar but number of employed still falling
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate remained unchanged at 25.6 percent in March, following the upward revision of Ferbuary’s figure, according to the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT). The March headline figure is the third equal lowest reading since July 2012. However, the non
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IMF comments, blog leave no doubt credible debt relief has to be agreed soon
EconomyProgrammeAlmost two weeks after the publication of its Article IV consultation report on Greece, including its updated debt sustainability analysis, the IMF published on Thursday evening a blog with the Fund’s perspective on dealing with sovereign debt. The article is written by Sean Hagan, general Counsel
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