Search
-
Newsletter 290 - 26/03/2021
Coronavirus challenges multiply Hospitals struggling, but concerns also growing about plans for tourism revival While Greece may have celebrated its bicentennial this week but there was little cause... numerous to take advantage of the reopening of Greek tourism from May 14. Package tour operators TUI
2% -
Has external competitiveness been fixed in Greece?
Agora. But the adjustment is not complete. The Greek economy may continue to feel restrained until external... an “exchange rate” because other countries may use a different currency than Greece
2% -
Mitsotakis defends pandemic handling, denies snap election plans
PoliticsGreek Politicsaspects of the pandemic may have deterred Mitsotakis from considering this as a viable option, preferring... to acknowledge that government policies may have played a part in shaping the course of the pandemic
2% -
Parties square up for all-out battle over upcoming labour bill
PoliticsGreek PoliticsParties in Greece are preparing to do battle, as New Democracy’s long-anticipated labour bill looks set to be tabled for debate in Parliament after Greek Easter in early May. The legislation, which... to the right to strike. Greece’s largest union confederation GSEE has called a strike for May 4, warning
2% -
Govt in tight spot as opposition questions lockdown easing priorities
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor May 14. While this decision has garnered positive media coverage outside Greece, it is coming under... allowing outdoor dining from around May 10, alongside domestic travel and schools of all levels
2% -
Common ground absent after latest round of Cyprus discussions
PoliticsForeign Policythe end of the summer. The Republic of Cyprus is holding parliamentary elections on May 30... issue does not seem to be a priority. Realistically, the UN may have to wait until the end
2% -
Retail turnover drops by 3 pct and volume by 0.9 pct in March
EconomyMacroeconomybusiness indicators for May published by the European Commission showed that consumer confidence continued... is now 7.8 points higher compared to May last year when it stood at -33. Retail trade showed modest
2% -
Reshuffle speculation resurfaces, swiftly dismissed by government
PoliticsGreek Politicsand that they may be taken out of the government soon. However, Mitsotakis carried out a reshuffle – albeit..., as long as SYRIZA is not gaining any traction with voters, the prime minister may opt to hold back
2% -
More Greeks waved forward for vaccine as basic coverage edges to 40 pct
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPierrakakis suggested that those who have received the vaccine may be excused from having to take self..., which may lead to them being made available in supermarkets. Nevertheless, the overall usefulness
2% -
PBO ups growth estimate to 3.6-4.8 pct, warns of complacency and inequality risks
EconomyMacroeconomy. Other short-term indicators showed significant improvement in May, as the economy re-opened... of the pandemic and this may have caused permanent damage. Since the fiscal stance was not able
2%