Search
-
ND exults in Saudi Arabia deals as opposition calls for answers over spyware
PoliticsGreek Politicsand that there are links between the private firms in question and the Greek state. The issue has gained little publicity beyond the non-mainstream media outlets and has, until now, been largely dismissed as a matter of little political importance. However, this could change now that Androulakis has become embroiled
2% -
Parliament prepares for confrontation over spying as long-term consequences loom
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the PM’s office soon after coming to power. Since ND has a comfortable majority, it will most likely... was being monitored and that he acted quickly once he was notified. The government has already tabled... to have brought SYRIZA and PASOK closer. SYRIZA has been happy for PASOK to take the lead
2% -
As battering from spy scandal continues, ND invests in broadening scope of inquiry
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the letter has left the government with more egg on its face as it continues to flounder in its... unease among some New Democracy MP’s about the way the PM has handled the affair and any broadening... of surveillance activity has always happened and the current circumstances are not a departure from
2% -
Poverty rate rises in 2021; even after social transfers 1 in 4 children are at risk
Societylow. The risk of poverty threshold has dropped to 5,251 euros, from 5,269 euros annually per person... exclusion has dropped below three million at 2.97 million people, or 28.3 pct of the population, down from... in third by Spain at 27.8 pct. The material deprivation rate has also dropped in 2021 to 29.2 pct in 2021
2% -
Producer prices up by 39.5 pct in Aug, reversing trend of monthly drops
EconomyMacroeconomyannually by 9.1 percent. It has been growing ever since, gathering pace over nearly a year and half. This has taken the index from 102.63 points in February last year, to 150.93 points. Month-on-month... a trend of three continuous monthly drops this year, suggesting that the inflation wave has
2% -
Athens expects tension with Turkey to drag on as chances of talks fade
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe government in Athens has become certain that the acrimonious situation with Turkey will last... side has rejected in their entirety the Turkish claims. Diplomatic sources in Athens note... in Prague since Turkey has shut down the idea. In an interview with Proto Thema on Sunday, Foreign Minister
2% -
Newsletter 354 - 07/10/2022
, the centre-right administration has been keen to make whatever funds it can available to bring down... on Monday, has a lower than expected primary surplus of 0.7 pct of GDP. This is expected to help... that has affected customer purchasing at home and abroad, with foreign sales also affected
2% -
Re-opening of benchmark bond fetches 200 mln at steep yield of 4.44 pct
Economyin January. This is the approach that the Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA) has been following..., revised target for the year has been reached and Greece maintained contact with the bond markets.... A figure of 8 billion euros in new issuances for next year has been reported recently.
2% -
Import price index up by 24.2 pct in Sep, as energy rises 48.6 pct
EconomyMacroeconomy(ELSTAT) on Tuesday. The index peaked in April with a 39.1 percent rise and has now recorded three... last year at 23.6 percent. Month-on-month, the index posted a drop of 2.2 percent. It has been... monthly drop of 2.4 percent. It has experienced four monthly drops this year.
2% -
Govt unveils spyware bill as it launches communications fightback
PoliticsGreek PoliticsHoping to swat away some of the criticism that has been aimed in its direction regarding... to scrutiny in terms of introducing greater accountability and transparency. The draft law, which has been... the wiretapping has ceased. Currently, this material is kept for two years. Also, journalists that have been
2%