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  1. New data shows 6.2 pct of Greek labour force in gray area
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    . This represents 6.2 percent of the labour force and creates a grey area between full employment and inactivity

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  2. Greek loan rates remained well above euro area average in October

    EconomyMacroeconomy

    area rate. This month’s change reversed the sharp drop of 44 bps recorded in September

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  3. Greek SMEs face biggest obstacles to finance in euro area, ECB finds

    EconomyMacroeconomy

    . Both rates are the worst among the euro area countries. Greek SMEs topped the list for those

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  4. Rebound of 0.3 pct in Greek GDP puts annual estimate of mild recession in sight
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    in the compliance report of the first programme review its earlier estimate pointing to a modest GDP contraction... performance, GDP should improve by 0.3 percent in Q3 and by 0.1 percent in Q4 for the full-year estimate... Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) flash estimates showed on Friday. According to previous ELSTAT figures, Q1

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  5. PM aims to press ahead with reform agenda in face of scandals and pandemic
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    Athens area has been coming under increased pressure as the strict lockdown enters its third week... and pet ownership. Finally, a draft law tightening the framework for the operation of NGOs

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  6. Greece agrees with troika, looks to tranche release and redistribution of surplus
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    apparently settled at 2.9 billion, which is well above the 2014 budget estimate of 812 million and even larger than Samara’s recent estimate that it would be “in excess of 1.5 billion”. The same source also

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  7. China’s Footprint in Southeast Europe: Constructing the "Balkan Silk Road"
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    Agora

    Bank Dog fang Electric Corporation Stanari EFT Doboj, RS Energy 350 Official Lending Construction... involvement concerns the Stanari thermal power plant in Doboj, Republika Srpska. The project started..., the Chinese involvement in the Stanari thermal power plant underlines that the Chinese are so far only

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  8. With troika OK pending, 2014 budget sees primary surplus at 1.6 pct of GDP
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    primary surplus for both years was reaffirmed, at 812 million in 2013 and at 2.95 billion in 2014.... Excluding the aforementioned items under EAP rules, gg primary surplus is seen at 812 million (0.4... expected to be collected by March 2014. These revenues mainly relate to Bank of Greece estimated dividend

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  9. Amid lack of communication, overflights add to Greek-Turkish tension
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    PoliticsForeign Policy

    on the sidelines of NATO Summit, in London in early December. Libya concerns Athens is also closely monitoring Turkey’s efforts to enhance and stabilise its presence in Libya, supporting the UN-recognised government in Tripoli. According to press reports, Turkey maintains five frigates closely to Libya

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  10. Athens harbours big hopes for Egypt energy deal, keeps eye on Turkey's role
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    PoliticsForeign Policy

    for Energy so it can be eligible for EU support funds. Egypt has completed interconnections with Libya... countries. In Athens they read that Turkey is willing to offer Egypt a large area in the East... of Northern Cyprus. On the other hand, Cairo and Athens share a common line on the issue of Libya

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