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SYRIZA prepares to debate deal as Tsipras's options narrow
PoliticsGreek Politicstargets, VAT, pension reform and labour regulations – as there have been from the start of negotiations
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Growth in accommodation and food services turnover slows to 6 pct in Q1
EconomyMacroeconomymonths. Another key concern for the sector relates to the expected change in the VAT rate on hotels
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Lenders dismiss Greek proposals but SYRIZA also ups pressure on Tsipras
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe creditors want 3 percent. There is also a gap on revenues from VAT, with Greek adjustments
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Tsipras mulls options as creditors pile on pressure
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat would come from increasing VAT on electricity by 10 percentage points. These are two of the key
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Greece rides the ghost train
Agorathe proposals are VAT rises, phasing out of early retirement along with further pension reform, measures
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Tsipras points to debt relief roadmap as deal clincher
PoliticsGreek Politicshis opposition to increasing VAT on electricity by 10 percentage points and making pension cuts
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Greece works on new proposals as EU rules out political deal on Monday
PoliticsGreek Politicsto VAT, as well as pension reform in a bid to get as close as possible to the institutions’ targets
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The main political scenarios ahead for Greece should it reach a deal with lenders
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the more onerous measures, such as cuts for low-income pensioners and an increase in VAT
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Eurogroup inconclusive on new Greek proposals but opens path for agreement
PoliticsGreek Politicsattempt to scrap the VAT discount for Aegean islands. A spokeswoman for the nationalist party said
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Greece’s price index falls to second lowest point in 12 years
Societyin Greece. With Greece coming under intense pressure from its lenders to increase VAT
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