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Budget passed but coalition handouts draw attention
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe 2018 budget was approved by Parliament with no problems for the government, although it appears that the coalition may have some explaining to do to the institutions over the package of handouts announced over the last few days. The budget received 153 votes, which tallies with the number
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Industrial turnover grows by 11.1 pct in October, reversing decline of previous month
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s industrial turnover grew by 11.1 percent in October after falling by 0.8 percent in September, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data published on Wednesday. The headline figure is the first double-digit growth since May this year and reverses the negative reading
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SYRIZA tweaks auction rules to appease MPs, defends clean exit narrative
PoliticsGreek Politicsit clear to the sceptical lawmakers that if auctions are not held, banks may need fresh capital
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Tsipras focussed on MoU exit in 2018 but will have to avoid pitfalls
PoliticsGreek Politicshe may encounter is the discussion regarding what will succeed the third programme. So far
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Credit contraction unchanged at 0.9 pct in November
EconomyMacroeconomymillion noted in the previous month and representing the first positive figure since May this year
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Busy January ahead for coalition, which rebuffs accusations over Turkish airmen
PoliticsGreek Politicsagree on a common position. It may be a while, though, before this potential crisis comes
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Multi-bill on way as Athens aims to complete third review by Jan 22
EconomyProgrammeconfirmed, and the coalition may choose to submit this measure, which has proved politically
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Omnibus bill to be tabled shortly as Athens edges to third review conclusion
EconomyProgramme-bond has also been discussed and the Greek government may seek to tap the markets for a greater amount
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Total overdue tax obligations rise to 100.74 bln, up by 1.19 bln in November
EconomyMacroeconomyfell between May to August in 2017, before rising once more. Those who qualify for such collection
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Athens set to profit from falling borrowing costs as yields drop ahead of review completion
EconomyFeaturespercent. This came after the Greek government in May passed additional pension cuts and tax hikes
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