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Lenders acknowledge reforms, flag up tricky fiscal path ahead
EconomyProgrammethe necessary focus on more immediate challenges, the Commission notes that the Greek government has stepped..., which see Greek GDP falling by 9 pct this year and recovering by 5 pct in 2021. It is noted though that the cut-off date for those forecasts were October 22, ahead of the latest 3-week lockdown
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Paris talks mark start of Greece's most crucial troika review
EconomyProgrammeThe first round of the new review of Greece’s Economic Adjustment Program (EAP) is kicking off... of the IMF European Department and will not attend the Paris meetings. The Greek mission consists... days on imminent agreement regarding tax relief measures. Asked to comment on the Greek priorities
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Greek-Turkish relations at standstill as Athens counters Ankara's claims
PoliticsForeign PolicyTurkey has completely cut off bilateral talks with Greece following a relevant decision... wanted a foreign policy that “had strong character”. Ankara has not only cut off bilateral talks... to Greece. The Greek government calls the demand a deliberate misinterpretation and has accused Turkey
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Androulakis well-placed to retain PASOK leadership as Doukas sneaks into run-off ballot
PoliticsGreek Politics, Doukas managed to narrowly hold off Geroulanos, earning just 858 votes more than his more experienced... that will be formed by the PASOK leader once Sunday’s run-off vote has been completed. Looking ahead Geroulanos... on the backfoot going into the run-off ballot. This also speaks to a wider problem for PASOK
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Market value of HFSF's bank holdings plummets by 11 bln in 2014
EconomyBankingto the Greek state on March 19. This amount relates to one-off fees paid by the four core Greek banks... its participation in the four core systemic Greek banks (10.96 billion) b) The revenues from... figure. HFSF’s initial participation in the four Greek banks (Alpha, Eurobank, NBG and Piraeus
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Shaping the post-programme narrative in Greece
Agorapercent of GDP. What remains controversial between the Eurogroup and the Greek authorities.... This aspect is to be borne in mind as the Greek authorities will face a critical test of preparation... is to be achieved by the Greek authorities, much will depend on the post-MoU policy prescriptions
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Coalition plays down sub-tranche delay, opposition steps up pressure
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe Greek government played down on Friday the news that the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) has... have been settled. A Greek government official speaking to the local media on Friday insisted...-term bond issue after the conclusion of the programme in the summer have been put off and amid
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A campaign that leaves Greece in pain
Agoraaverage. A few days later, the Greek prime minister and the opposition leader traded barbs in Parliament... measures to voters, it has all been damaging for democracy. Of course, the current Greek government... well beneath it. Tsipras claims to represent the “new” in Greek politics, suggesting a more
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Newsletter 285 - 19/02/2021
the government and opposition parties being replicated in the debate over the Greek #MeToo movement..., largely due to trees falling on overhead power cables, because of the heaviest snowfall seen in the Greek... communications response and much of the Greek media running with a narrative of events
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PM eyes pre-election prize as enhanced surveillance draws to conclusion
PoliticsGreek Politicsand months in order to put the definitive seal on the post-programme arrangement. Although the Greek... the investment grade for Greek debt, which “will unlock even more opportunities for prosperity for all... on the findings of the Eurobarometer survey, trust in European and Greek institutions has been
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