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ECB refuses Greek government bonds as collateral: What does it mean?
EconomyIn an unexpected move, the European Central Bank announced on Wednesday night that it is lifting the waiver on Greek banks using junk-rated government bonds as collateral for funding. According to the ECB, “suspension is in line with existing Eurosystem rules, since it is currently not possible
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Tsipras hopes for 'spring' with Russia but brighter days not certain
PoliticsForeign Policyis the lifting of the Russian embargo on Greek agricultural products. Tsipras said in his interview
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EU-Turkey refugee agreement: A life saver or a dud?
AgoraTurkey accepts as readmissions from Greece is miniscule) will the EU proceed with the lifting
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BoG report highlights need for programme implementation, political consensus
Economyfor the financial sector, also encouraging the return of deposits and the lifting of capital controls
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Management of NPLs to test gov't in negotiations with lenders
Economythe return of deposits and the lifting of capital controls. In addition, addressing the issue of mounting
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SYRIZA tries to compose itself ahead of next vote on prior actions
PoliticsGreek Politicssafeguards in the scheme, as there was with the lifting of the ban on foreclosures, which all current 153
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Will Tsipras ride the waves in 2016?
Agorato healthcare contributions for pensioners, lifting the moratorium on home repossessions by banks, scrapping
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S&P upgrades Greece’s rating by one notch, sees compromise on pension reform by March
Economy. However, S&P anticipates only gradual lifting of capital controls including withdrawal limits
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EC sees resilience in Greek economy, urges additional measures in 2016 and 2017
Economyconfidence following programme reform implementation and swifter lifting of capital controls. Downside
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Hope of economic, trade benefits drive Tsipras's landmark visit to Iran
PoliticsForeign PolicyPrime Minister Alexis Tsipras has become the first European leader to visit Iran since the lifting of trade sanctions against Tehran, underlining Athens’s determination to become a link between the Middle East country and the EU. “Greece will become an energy, economic and trade bridge between Iran
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