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For Greek families, electricity goes from given to must for survival
Societyand businesses per month. In April this year, the company announced a new payment plan for debtors
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Primary budget surplus in Nov at 1.2bln euros, 2013 target in reach
Economyin unpaid taxes by more than 600 million euros per month, peaking to 930 million in November and b
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Bank of Greece decision bolsters Greek lenders’ capital ratios
EconomyMacroeconomyshould gradually reduce the DTA recognition by 10 percentage points per annum in each of the next
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SYRIZA gives up on "odious debt" write-off but not major debt relief
PoliticsGreek Politicsper year to service it," he said. "This must come from budget surpluses and privatisations. It is our
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One in two Greek households rely on pensions to make ends meet
Societyunder 700 euros per month (around 900 euros if auxiliary pensions are added). Also, according
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Spain’s economic recovery languishes amid graft scandals
Agoracurrent job, moved to an IT company that pays her 350 euros per month with no hope of improving her
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Shortcomings in healthcare seen at forefront of austerity impact in Greece
Societyof 14.5. Per capita healthcare spending was reduced by 11.1 percent between 2009 and 2011 – the largest
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Greek justice slower despite reform efforts during crisis
Society. The Greek justice system cost just over 641 million euros to run after an 8 percent per capital drop between
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A return to capital markets for Greek banks but no return to domestic lending
Agoraof confidence from foreign investors, with yields in excess of 5 per cent and a hefty discount for new
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Does return to markets signal end of Greek crisis? The perils of ignoring macro-economic fundamentals
Agorathe Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT), turnover of Greece’s retail trade index fell by 4.3 per
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