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Centre-left leader adds to calls for snap elections
PoliticsGreek Politicswith the steady ratcheting up of tension on the Greek political scene. Gennimata justified her demand for snap... and it is thought that his party had reservations about Gennimata’s move. Beyond trying to keep up with New
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General govt primary cash surplus at 2.58 bln in March as revenues rise
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s general government (gg) primary cash surplus amounted to 2.58 billion in the first three months of 2018, up 519 million euros compared to the same time last year, according to the Finance... percent, arrears of SSFs make up the majority of overall arrears and stood at 1.31 billion at the end
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Pension cuts due in 2019 fuel political battle, election talk
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe pension cuts that have been lined up for 2019 are becoming an increasingly hot topic in the Greek political debate, with some government officials leaving open the possibility of the blow... claimed that the cuts would reach up to 350 euros per month for each pensioner. On Saturday, SYRIZA
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Technical talks progress but debt relief, credit line continue to grate
EconomyProgrammechiefs are due to join the talks from Wednesday. The aim is for the process to be wrapped up... be the wrong option. “The issue is for the country to stand on its feet, for everyone to live up
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Fiscal issues appear settled as Greece and institutions head for review deal
EconomyProgrammeagreed that anyone applying for protection under the Katseli household insolvency law will give up... to be wrapped up by the June 21 Eurogroup.
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Newsletter 162 -18/05/2018
and that there would be an attempt on Saturday to come up with a formula acceptable to all sides... expects everything to be wrapped up by the June 21 Eurogroup. PPC report raises concerns Consultancy
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Greece and creditors reach SLA - legislation of reforms and debt relief talks next
EconomyProgramme-bill to Parliament in the next few weeks to wrap up legislation related to the remaining prior action... to be wrapped up by May 24 as well, leaving just the formalities to be arranged by June 21. In his
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Skopje's surprise proposal creates doubts about successful conclusion to name talks
PoliticsForeign Policyof this issue would promote stability and peace in the region,” it added. The issue is expected to come up... Security Advisor John Bolton. According to diplomatic sources, Greece is high up on the agenda
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Growth strategy sets out reform targets, broad policies for post-MoU era
EconomyProgramme, a gradual pick up of private expenditure and a boost in foreign demand that will improve the trade balance. A similar mix will lead to medium-term growth averaging 2.1 percent up to 2022. The labour
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Concerns raised about next year's pensions cuts
EconomyFeaturespensioners would experience cuts of up to 30 percent at the most as a result of next year's reductions.... The average main pension stood at 722.26 euros in December 2017, slightly up from the figure of 722.03
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