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Eurogroup to approve release of bond profits but bid to repurpose funds falls flat
EconomyProgrammeto be released. The disbursement is not due to take place until January, though, as it has... to finance with the ANFA and SMP profits. According to a recent report in Kathimerini, the government has... and is the deciding factor for the primary surplus targets, has to be reassessed. Primary surplus Greece’s
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Police actions draw attention to ND's law and order agenda
PoliticsGreek Politicsallegations of unprovoked violence. The issue has come to the fore after disturbances on Friday night.... It said it has asked the Citizens’ Ombudsman to investigate these cases. While in opposition, New... and order has been high on the government agenda and the interventions at the Athens University of Business
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ND focusses on economic goals in run-up to budget vote
PoliticsGreek Politicsby the former minister, arguing that this approach has no place in the effort to rebuild the left in Greece. Polakis has caused similar problems to Tsipras in the past but the SYRIZA leader has always... PASOK and SYRIZA can be, especially given that he has also been highly critical of the socialist party
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IMF paper suggests shadow economy still thriving
EconomyFeaturesA working paper from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the shadow economy of Europe has... the series began. It has remained around the level of 30 percent across recent years. The paper noted that the average shadow economy has remained broadly stable since 2000. Greece was one of several countries
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ND on spot over police raid but opinion poll ratings provide comfort
PoliticsGreek Politicsand has demanded further information from Citizens’ Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis. “Mr... emerge, pressure is growing on the government for a clear response. So far, there has been no direct... to hold the police, which has a chequered history in terms of excessive use of force and abuse of power
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After signing EastMed pipeline pact, Athens aims to tackle Turkey challenge
PoliticsForeign Policydevelopments in the Eastern Mediterranean and the challenges that Turkey has created by signing the two... player that has important energy alliances. Furthermore, because the project aims at improving the EU.... Italy has shown some reluctance so far, but has expressed support for the project. The agreement leaves
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In Washington, Mitsotakis stresses economic recovery, geopolitical importance as IMF departure announced
PoliticsGreek Politicswell and highlighted that his government has implemented lower taxes and deregulation, mirroring... opportunity to build on the positive impression his administration has made on American decision makers... primary surpluses in 2021,” Mitsotakis said after the meeting with the IMF chief. “The time has come
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Economic sentiment rises to 109.5 in Dec, hitting 12-year high
EconomyMacroeconomy2007, when the index came to 110.3 points. Compared to December 2018, the ESI has increased by 8.6...-on-month and came to -6.2 in December. Compared to December 2018, consumer confidence has shown..., industry confidence has risen by 7 points. The services index rose by 11.3 points month-on-month
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PM takes to stage in Davos as migration worries persist at home
PoliticsGreek Politicsby the migration flows. His ministry has just been reconstituted as the government found... that ND underestimated the magnitude of the problem and has no been forced to backtrack. Either way... of days, heaping more pressure on the government, which has so far not been able to make
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Poll shows support for ND in several policy areas as pension bill debate heats up
PoliticsGreek Politics. The centre-right party has a strong lead over the main opposition according to a new opinion poll... trust in the government can be eroded. On Monday, former Labour Minister Efi Achtsioglou, who has... system will lead to millions of retirees being better off. However, it has also been pointed out
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