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EPPO raises stakes over judicial independence question as new political entrants build cases
PoliticsGreek Politics. The concern is not only that the EPPO may be procedurally sidelined in cases involving MPs, but also... is being calibrated carefully. May was considered but rejected, partly because Tsipras and Karystianou... spoke positively about her contacts with Greek ministers. She had said she met the Interior Minister
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BoG sees central gov't primary surplus to May at 1.06 bln on cash basis
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s central government net balance to May on a cash basis showed the deficit narrowing by 74.4 percent to 1.88 billion from 7.32 billion last year, according to the Bank of Greece (BoG). The 5-month primary cash balance exhibited a similar pattern posting a surplus of 1.06 billion in 2014 from
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Building activity falls 10.7 pct in June after brief rise in May
EconomyMacroeconomyAfter a short-lived rise of 1.2 percent in May, the number of building permits issued in Greece fell by 10.7 percent in June, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). However, the June figures for surface and volume continued heading north for the second straight month
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Greek banks may soon breathe sigh of relief on capital needs
Agoraon the market.” Given the recent market turmoil, “relatively easily” may refer to the amount
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New prior actions may prove obstacle as Athens talks intensify
PoliticsGreek Politicstime may be needed for there to be an agreement. One of the key problems is whether the government
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Outflows ease to 1.5 bln in July but deposits reach lowest level since May 2003
EconomyMacroeconomyin more than 12 years, since May 2003. July withdrawals are fully attributed to time deductions of 7.65
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Greece expects review to be completed by May 1 despite IMF objections
EconomyProgrammeIn a non-paper released on Thursday night, the Finance Ministry provided an update on the progress made so far in the first programme review. According to the ministry, all sides agree that that an agreement should be completed by Orthodox Easter (May 1), while a document outlining the institutions
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Bill for out-of-court workout ready but may need tweaks
EconomyProgrammenot been fully agreed with the institutions. Therefore, certain amendments may be incorporated
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Industrial turnover rises by 11.4 pct in May, staying positive for fifth consecutive month
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s industrial turnover continued its positive streak this year with an increase of 11.4 percent in May after April’s figure was slightly revised down to 6.5 percent, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data published on Friday showed. The latest figure means that the index has remained
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Building permits up by 4.4 pct in May and 5.3 pct in first five months
EconomyMacroeconomyBuilding permits rose by 4.4 percent in May following a rise of 1 percent in April, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday showed. The latest monthly headline figure marks two months of growth after March’s decline which was the first negative reading of the year to date
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