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Credit growth stays strong in April with 10.9 pct YoY rise, credit to corporations stalls MoM
EconomyMacroeconomyThe credit expansion in the Greek private sector remained strong in April, rising by 10.9 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 10.3 percent in the previous month, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released... billion euros in March, with strong inflows over the last few months. The outstanding balance was 124.52
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PM touts strong economy and housing measures but voters focus on everyday worries
PoliticsGreek Politics. New Democracy maintains a strong lead in opinion polls, but large segments of voters have been underwhelmed by the government’s economic measures to date and express strong support for the farmers
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IMF comments, blog leave no doubt credible debt relief has to be agreed soon
EconomyProgrammeAlmost two weeks after the publication of its Article IV consultation report on Greece, including its updated debt sustainability analysis, the IMF published on Thursday evening a blog with the Fund’s perspective on dealing with sovereign debt. The article is written by Sean Hagan, general Counsel
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Late switch smashes accord over postal vote, but marriage equality compromise still intact
PoliticsGreek Politicswill write to MPs to express its view but Arcbhishop Ieronymos has reportedly rejected calls from some
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Feb budget primary surplus confirmed at 840 mln, as revenues overperform
EconomyMacroeconomyThe budget primary balance for the first two months of 2022 was confirmed to be a surplus of 840 million euros, compared to a deficit of 1.5 billion euros during the same period last year, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution d...
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Primary budget deficit at 1.69 bln euros in Q1 as tax revenues continue to overperform
EconomyMacroeconomyThe budget primary balance for the first three months of 2022 came to a deficit of 1.69 billion euros, compared to a deficit of 3.41 billion euros in the same period last year, according to the preliminary Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data re...
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March budget primary balance short of target, but taxes continue to overperform
EconomyMacroeconomyThe budget primary balance for the first three months of 2022 was confirmed at 1.65 billion euros, compared to a deficit of 13.4 billion euros during the same period last year, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released...
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High Covid-19 death rate leads to lockdown extension but fails to dampen vaccine scepticism
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat a sizeable chunk of Greek society, particularly young people, are reluctant to get the jab... Vassilis Kikilias assured Greeks on Thursday that the jab would be available in Greece at the same time... of Greeks are prepared to get the jab, but 30 pct are not, with 16 pct of those definitely against
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Don't let the facts get in the way of "Argentinology"
Agorashots and ignorant remarks that further exposed the low calibre some of those who participated... costs. One strong argument was that after ten years in the scheme, businesses and individuals had... to FT Alphaville. If you appreciate strong views and economic charts look out for Yiannis in The Agora
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PM tries to contain Covid confusion as protests on education and lockdowns intensify
PoliticsGreek Politicsheadquarters. Reaction to the bill, which is due to be voted on Thursday, has been strong among student... which arouse strong public opposition cannot be properly debated due to the pandemic... to their businesses in ballots, a symbolic gesture in response to remarks made last week by Development Minister
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