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In EU, Athenians least satisfied with city life but becoming happier
Societyfrom the EU’s statistical arm has found. When asked if they were satisfied with living in their city... having the second lowest rate (53 percent). One likely cause is that Athens has the lowest employment
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Wages index sees strong rebound of 4.6 pct in Q2
EconomyMacroeconomyin the previous two quarters. Over the past six quarters, the wages index has posted two QoQ and four... available, the index has posted a record high of 120.4 in Q1 2010 with the record low at 78.8 in Q1 2000
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Out with the old, in with the old
Agoraand betrayal. SYRIZA has done little to increase transparency or to take on vested interests. The overriding... because of past convictions regarding unpaid social security contributions. She has denied
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After talks with lenders, Greece returns to list of tasks to secure next bailout payment
EconomyProgrammeon labour issues has reportedly been scheduled for October 17. In an interview with Reuters... a 20 percent stake in the electricity transmission company (ADMIE) has already been implemented
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After Article IV consultations IMF says challenges remain, substantial debt relief is needed
EconomyProgrammeshould be relaxed, banks’ corporate governance has to be strengthened by cutting links between both... has not managed to regain competitiveness. In the absence of product-market reform implementation
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Tight schedule to approve multi-bill, tick off remaining milestones
EconomyProgrammeMPs are to begin debating on Monday the multi-bill containing draft legislation that will conclude some of the prior actions Greece has to wrap up to secure its next bailout sub-tranche of 2.8... market, while its scope and jurisdictions are redefined. Remaining milestones The government has
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Athens pleased with UN talks, Cyprus deal seen taking time
PoliticsForeign Policymagnitude but also by its timing. The government suggested that this has strong support from Washington... personally prepared the relevant document, which has been agreed with Nicosia. On the issue of the Turkish
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Credit contracts by 1.7 pct in August, loans balance at its lowest since 2007
EconomyMacroeconomy, this segment has posted cumulative deductions of 188 million. Credit contraction in the Greek banking... of 28.1 percent has been posted in the consumer credit followed by decreases of 23.9 percent
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Greek government risks mauling after straying off
Agora, the Bank of Greece’s investigation into Attica Bank has also raised doubts about how at least one... that the current controversy will blow over. New Democracy has already suggested that such a ruling from
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Wise men proposals on labour market reforms give Ministry bargaining basis with lenders
EconomyProgrammein the profession. The state also has the ability to expand such agreements to the entire sector... or profession. The Labour Minister Giorgos Katrougalos has repeatedly noted that the committee
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