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Energy continues to drive import prices as May sees 13.3% YoY rise
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s import price index rose sharply by 13.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in May, after a jump of 18.4 percent in the previous month, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical... in contraction for the most part since early 2023. In May, there was a 22.2 percent increase from the non
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Fuels propel 10.1% rise in retail sales for May despite volume drop
EconomyMacroeconomyThe growth of Greece’s retail sales accelerated with 10.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) rise in May, after an increase of 4 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data.... The volume’s monthly movement was up by 3.3 percent. Compared to May 2025, automotive fuel was up
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Credit origination and transmission: Are Greek banks part of the problem or the solution?
Agoraratios require domestic lenders to step up their provisioning, thus binding already scarce capital... also be reconsidered or expanded to include access to finance options. This may involve the following.... The challenge Greek SMEs face in finding access to finance will continue to make the search for feasible
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Deal or no deal? Greece wrestles with the Macedonia issue
Agorathe fact that the plebiscite was non-binding allowed Zaev to proceed with the process.... The question here is what is viable, rather than what is better or worse, difficult as that may be to accept.... This positivity towards finding common ground was evident in the relatively quick time that the two
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Newsletter 310 - 01/10/2021
the possibility that conflict between NATO member states could occur and that membership of the Alliance may... to the negotiating table to resolve their differences, or to agree to binding international... bills to 180 million euros. It is also considering finding resources from the fund that auctions
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The Greek Ombudsman and public administration during challenging times
AgoraThe creation of the Ombudsman in 1997 as an independent authority may be seen as a symbol of institutional modernisation. It was intended to strengthen the Rule of Law, to consolidate good governance... of sanction, distinguish it from other control mechanisms and the courts. Its non binding recommendations
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Greece sets out plans for settling SME NPLs; mortgages to come
Economyeach. Total corporate NPLs stand at 40 billion. The government expects that 180,000 firms may benefit... at this point, whether the proposed settlement is binding for the new minister. Bank sources indicate
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Between the sword and the olive branch: Dilemmas of Greek diplomacy
Agorabinding factor for the two sides, may end up driving them further apart. Nicosia is committed to sharing
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Some snags remain in discussion with lenders over new privatisation scheme
EconomyProgrammeits management, which was recently appointed by the new government, may have to be replaced again... airport). Specifically, the Greek authorities pledged to announce binding bid dates for OLP and OLTH
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Greece close to agreement that would unlock sale of Astir Vouliagmenis
Economyto a successful completion of the relevant discussions on Monday but some technical details may... on asset sales was on December 21 with the submission of binding bids for the sale of a 67 percent
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