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  1. Greece completes first bond issue in three years, eyes more on way out of programme
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    Economy

    to market sources. Based on the latest available data, Greek banks held a total Greek government bond (GGB

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  2. May retail sales show slight rise of 0.4 pct, volume increases 0.3 pct
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    of 1.2 percent was observed in books, stationery and other goods. The latest retail business

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  3. Greeks deeply pessimistic about future but confidence in euro persists
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    Society

    Greeks are deeply pessimistic about their future and have little trust in their politicians or the European Union but their confidence in the euro is relatively strong, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey and a local opinion poll. Unsurprisingly, Greeks had the most negative opinion

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  4. Refugee returns to resume despite concerns over rights and conditions
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    Society

    request for deportation. The latest reports note that so far seven requests have been accepted

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  5. Athens readies labour legislation, but not to cross off prior actions
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    and state contracts. This is the latest piece of legislation that Tsipras hopes will improve his government

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  6. Retail sales up by 3.2 pct in June for sixth straight rise
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    . The latest business indicators that were published yesterday by the European Commission showed

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  7. Drop in apartment prices continues with slower decline of 1.2 pct in Q2
    By Natasha Pantazopoulou

    EconomyMacroeconomy

    building activity shows some signs of revival in the first half of the year, with the latest permits

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  8. Athens keeps cautious eye on Berlin-Ankara relationship as German elections approach
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    PoliticsForeign Policy

    Athens is closely monitoring the increased tensions between Berlin and Ankara, especially regarding the latter’s hopes for European Union (EU) accession. Angela Merkel's remark during Sunday’s televised debate that “Turkey will never become an EU member state” is the latest sign of how Berlin

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  9. Turnover in tourism sector up 7.3 pct in Q2 for fourth straight rise
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    The Turnover Index in Accommodation and Food Services increased for the fourth straight quarter in the second quarter (Q2) of 2017, picking up by 7.3 percent following a slight downward revision to 0.9 percent in Q1, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Wednesday. The latest

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  10. Unemployment rate edges down to 21.1 pct in Q2, lowest since Q4 2011
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    The Greek non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate fell to 21.1 percent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2017 from 23.3 percent in Q1 2017, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday. The latest figure is the lowest reading since Q4 2011. Compared to the same period last year

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