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No return of institutions after Eurogroup but talks to continue in Brussels
EconomyProgrammefor these matters to be discussed. There was no surprise in the issues highlighted as it has been clear since... the matters that are tackled. The Greek government has been arguing for the past few days that some... suggested last week, the Commission at least has slightly different views from the IMF on labour reforms
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PPC: The struggling electricity giant dominating bailout talks
EconomyFeaturesof syndicated bond loan, has been initially approved by the four systemic lenders and Attica Bank... and individual investors. PPC’s stock price has dropped by 5.2 percent in the year-to-date. It has
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Outline deal clinched at Eurogroup, focus now moves to Athens
PoliticsGreek Politicsin the press conference. He underlined the “strong impact” that uncertainty has had on the Greek banking... the fiscal performance is severely off track. It has also secured some concessions on the labour front... agreement on Sunday, when SYRIZA’s central committee is due to meet to assess the deal. Tsipras has
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Cyprus talks rolling again but Athens seems sceptical
PoliticsForeign Policythe “Enosis” issue that led to a suspension of talks has not yet been restored. Sources note that the “blame game” and the nationalistic rhetoric that both leaders succumbed to during the last two months has... stance Athens, though, seems suspicious about Eide’s role. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias has
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With review set to resume, Tsipras looks for post-deal strategy
PoliticsGreek Politicsof measures. Former Education Minister Nikos Fylis has been one of the most outspoken officials... few days, Tsipras has taken a central role in the inauguration of the 40-year concession deal... by the failure to conclude the review promptly. Tsipras has also already made it clear that he wants to revive
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Tsipras focuses on debt relief goal as review resumes in Athens
PoliticsGreek Politicswas that he understands the concerns but that the government has to take this step to get Greece out..., with the vote in Parliament due to be held in the next three weeks. For some months now, Tsipras has... that the government has received from the European Commission its draft Memorandum of Understanding
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Economic sentiment and consumer confidence improve in April
EconomyMacroeconomy, this indicator has risen by 12.1 points. The industry confidence indicator rose by 1.1 points in April after... and landed at -53.5. In the last twelve months, the sharpest rise of 21.9 points has been posted...). In contrast, the construction confidence indicator has fallen by 7.6 points followed by the retail
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Coalition MPs gear up for busy period in Parliament
PoliticsGreek Politicsin the run-up to September’s national elections. While this has also caused concern among SYRIZA MPs... potential sticking point that has arisen is an apparent request from the lenders’ side for legislation.... It also has the backing of small- and medium-sized traders on this matter.
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Under fire in Parliament, coalition looks to imminent conclusion of review talks
PoliticsGreek Politicsthis week suggest that Savvidis has reached a deal to take over another media firm, Pegasus Publishing, which owns Ethnos newspaper and has shares in Mega TV. Savvidis also owns PAOK football club... with the government has been the subject of frequent media speculation and a decision by Finance
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Stocks climb 6 pct during week, propelled by 16.6 pct surge by banks
Economythe beginning of November 2015. Overall, the domestic market has gained 6.9 percent in April, largely... this year has turned positive (+6 percent). The top performers this week included the four core banks... Thomopoulos has decided to step down by the end of the year. OPAP’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) approved
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