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Big falls for economic sentiment and consumer confidence in April
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s economic sentiment (ESI) contracted by 4.1 points to 92.7 in April from 96.8 in March, according to the European Commission. The monthly drop in April is the sharpest deterioration since May 2010, while the headline figure of 92.7 is the lowest reading since January 2014. The ESI headline
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Tsipras eyes movement on EEZ after second Greece, Cyprus and Egypt pact
PoliticsForeign Policycomments may trigger a breakthrough in the process, bringing all the countries in the area
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Court ruling on pension cuts could create new problem in talks, fiscal plans
EconomyProgrammeby 4093/2012. The court’s verdict is expected within May. Reports confirmed that in two Council
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Greece hopes to catch break from ECB as IMF puts its foot down
PoliticsGreek Politicsof some 750 million euros to the IMF on May 12), pending an agreement with lenders. The Greek side
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Greek stocks, bond yields show effects of worsening mood regarding country's prospects
Economythat the IMF suggested Greece may record a primary deficit of 1.5 percent of GDP this year compared
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Unemployment rate eases to 25.4 pct in Feb, as number of unemployed falls
EconomyMacroeconomyby 15,100 MoM to 1.21 million, which is the lowest reading since May 2012. However, the number
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New fiscal measures aim to edge Greece closer to deal with lenders
EconomyMacroeconomyof the tax-free threshold on incomes to 12,000 euros may be postponed until next year. Given the country’s
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Car sales soar by 47.2 pct in April for 20th straight monthly rise
EconomyMacroeconomyrecorded in May 2104. In addition, the April performance is a positive reading for the twentieth
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Building activity up by 10.2 pct in Feb for biggest rise since Nov 2013
EconomyMacroeconomyGreek building permits rebounded by 10.2 percent in February after a 7.1 percent drop in January, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). February’s is the first positive figure since May 2014 and the highest reading since November 2013, when building activity posted
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Budget primary surplus grows in April thanks to one-off revenues and restricted spending
EconomyMacroeconomyin Parliament on Tuesday that this figure edged up to 135 million by May 8 and additional 417 million
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