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Building activity declines at slower rate of 6.4 pct in Dec
EconomyMacroeconomyThe rate of decline in the number of building permits issued slowed to 6.4 percent in December from 30.9 percent in November, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). The December rate is the eleventh negative reading in 2014. The only month that bucked the trend was May, when
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Minister's alleged conflict of interest a first domestic political test for Tsipras
PoliticsGreek Politicsin May. He said that the agreement signed on the day he was named minister in January
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After paying IMF, Greece looks to cover remaining funding needs for March and April
EconomyProgrammeand the government anticipates that almost half of them may be used soon. The bulk of the cash reserves
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What will be on the agenda for talks between Merkel and Tsipras?
Agoramanagement in the past five years, Merkel will be expecting this question. But she may be reluctant
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Economic sentiment, consumer confidence edge down in March
EconomyMacroeconomyreading since May 2014. Construction confidence recorded a sharp drop by almost 8 points to -40
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Tsipras targets opposition in debate but parliament speaker steals the show
PoliticsGreek Politicsand reducing debt. This was a message aimed primarily at his party, particularly MPs and supporters who may
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Retail sales down by 2.6 pct in January for third straight monthly decline
EconomyMacroeconomy, which is the lowest reading since May 2014.
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Updated Greek reform proposals see 2015 primary surplus reaching programme target 3 pct
EconomyProgrammeconclusion of the final review on the basis of this list, so that short-term funding issues may
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Unpaid taxes ease to 1.16 bln in Feb, collections progress at stable rate
EconomyMacroeconomyfor tax settlement, which runs until May, provides for up to 100 instalments for the payment of unpaid
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Tsipras heads for Russia with specific aims, including halting speculation
PoliticsForeign Policydifferent from other European governments. Athens may have been clearer than many other EU members in its
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