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Promises and challenges of Greece's "green new deal"
EconomyFeaturesconcerns as a nuisance and a luxury. The government could be in for a rocky ride when it comes... for by the 10-year plan is estimated at just under 44 billion euros. Total public funding in the region of 10
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During crisis, proportion of Greeks in extreme poverty has risen almost seven times to 15 pct
Societyowned dwelling in a suburban or rural area to 905 euros per month for a couple with two children... in their own home without a mortgage (10.8 percent). The group most prone to finding extreme poverty
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Greek households continue to slash spending on goods and services
Societyinactive person (1,102.32 euros or 77.6 percent of the average). Inequality Another important finding... in urban than in rural areas. In cities and towns, the average monthly spend fell by 28.85 percent (from
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Mitsotakis looks ahead to tax tweaks for middle class, welcomes back errant MP
PoliticsGreek Politics. Avgenakis returns Given that the government is so focussed on finding a way to rekindle its.... Avgenakis previously served as minister for rural development.
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Opposition amps up criticism over Gaza stance and farming payments scandal
PoliticsGreek Politicsin Gaza gathers steam, the government in Athens is finding it increasingly hard to defend the close... time. SYRIZA spokesman Sokratis Kokkalis accused Rural Development Minister Kostas Tsiaras
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ELTA CEO resignation fails to stem political fallout from post office closures
PoliticsGreek Politicsvoters have been complaining about rural abandonment. Rural voters say that this is the latest... sensitive time. Deputies from rural constituencies have been at the sharp end of complaints from voters over... the organisation as a “black hole” for state funding. Government spokespeople have also tried to distance
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Greek primary budget surplus doubles to 835 mln in Jan but below target
Economyof 812 million incorporated in the 2014 budget. MoF sources suggest that an agreement with the troika... such as healthcare provider EOPYY, Social Funding and Other Social Security Funds Expenditure and Other
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General gov't primary cash surplus markedly better in July but arrears climb
EconomyMacroeconomydeterioration posting a deficit of 395 million in the 7-month period compared to a surplus of 812 million... to improve the cash-flow and cover the imminent (at that time) external funding needs. The breakdown
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Rising tension in Western Balkans add to diplomatic concerns
PoliticsForeign Policyto Swiss newspaper Tagesanzeiger last month, Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama said... parties. In the same interview, Rama warned that “borders will be in danger if the EU stays inactive... that Rama has addressed the EU. In an interview with Politico last month, which also covered
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How does ECB's decision on Greek banks' T-Bill exposure affect state liquidity?
Economyutilise 310 million euros (90 percent of HFSF cash reserves of 345 million) through an amendment... legally binding, according to reports. The initial decision was already in effect for the three T...) funding. It is clear that this figure is irrelevant to the limit applied by the ECB on February 18
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