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Latest IMF estimates see growth of 2.3 pct, return of permanent primary surpluses
EconomyMacroeconomysees growth of 2.3 pct in 2023, which makes the IMF slightly more optimistic than the Greek... than triples to 1.4 pct next year and reach 2 pct of GDP in 2027 and 2028. The cyclically adjusted
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Mitsotakis, Tsipras criss-cross Greece as support for main parties edges up
PoliticsGreek Politicsare chosen simply because they are recognised figures, including sportspeople and journalists, rather than... and far-right Ellines (Greeks) are both seen getting more than 3 pct of the vote, the threshold
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Budget primary surplus at 3.07 bln in Mar on back of 2022 tax collections, underspend
EconomyMacroeconomy. The overall balance is better than the target by 2.81 billion euros. Revenues Net revenues... in the month. Tax refunds came to 1.72 billion euros, 368 million more than the target. Expenditure
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ND quick out of blocks as election race gets underway officially
PoliticsGreek Politicsand far-right Ellines (Greeks), are seen clinching more than 3 pct of the vote, the threshold... disgruntled voters. New Democracy is also regarded by some distance more favourably than SYRIZA
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Androulakis keeps coalition options open as polls suggest deadlock likely in first vote
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the gap between the two parties by about 5 points, Mitsotakis will undoubtedly feel happier than... warmly received by voters than SYRIZA’s. According to MRB, 40.8 pct of voters have, to some degree
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Athens hoping Turkish election result leaves room for relations to continue improving
PoliticsForeign PolicyIn less than two weeks, Turkish voters will go to the polls for what could be the most crucial elections in Greece’s neighbour for the last twenty years. There are three presidential candidates... other than the question of maritime zones. I want to be clear.” He noted that Turkey must decide after
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Stability Programme sees improved growth, primary surplus above 2 pct from 2024
EconomyMacroeconomy. The stock of debt reaches a new high of more than 360 billion euros, dropping to below 345 billion.... On the macro front, the estimate for this year is higher than the 2023 budget assumption of 1.8 pct
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Mitsotakis pledges more benefits in bid to tap SYRIZA strongholds
PoliticsGreek PoliticsLess than two weeks are left until Greece goes to the polls and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is pulling out all the stops as he tries to pave the way to his re-election. The New Democracy... win over some younger voters. Voter groups New Democracy tends to perform worse than SYRIZA
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Leaders gear up for debate as ND maintains opinion poll lead
PoliticsGreek Politicsbetter than the PM, who has a tendency to appear stiff in some exchanges. However, ND has... debate, Mitsotakis seems to be in a much more comfortable position than his rivals. The latest opinion
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Newsletter 380 - 12/05/2023
cost more than 20 billion euros.EconomyLack of clarity over party's economic pledgesThe pre... on several occasions costed the programme at no more than 5.6 billion euros per year. During
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