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Newsletter 448 - 24/01/2025
just 38 pct, compared to 49 pct negative and 13 pct neutral. The finding somewhat undermines Mitsotakis... in four people in urban areas and one in three in rural areas live at risk of poverty and social exclusion... constituency. While Tasoulas defended his gesture by noting that all the funding had been previously approved
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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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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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Corruption claims, foreign policy missteps impede government’s efforts to build momentum
PoliticsGreek Politicsserved at the Rural Development Ministry during the 2019-2024 period investigated by the European... OPEKEPE officials allegedly colluded with representatives of the Rural Development Ministry... of the responsibility for the matter, 87 pct say that rural development ministers should be held
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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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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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