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The measures Greece is proposing to secure troika's return
EconomyProgrammemore in VAT revenues. The government has also proposed some changes to the pension system, which
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Two more parties prepare to step onto overcrowded Greek political stage
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe fragmentation of Greek politics shows no sign of abating: The creation of another two parties – on opposite sides of the political spectrum – has been announced. Former cabinet secretary Takis Baltakos said on Tuesday he would launch a right-wing party called Rizes (Roots). Baltakos was forced
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Greek loan rates remained well above euro area average in October
EconomyMacroeconomy, the average spread has risen by almost 80 bps, mainly stemming from a sharp drop in the deposit
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Accommodation and food services index up 7.6 pct in Q3
EconomyMacroeconomythat the hike in the VAT rate has a direct positive impact on VAT revenues by at least 350 million euros
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Level of corruption in Greek public sector seen falling slightly in 2014
Societythat have been started in Greece, for example, suggest an explanation as to why it has moved up the rankings
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What are SYRIZA's plans for Greek banks if it comes to power?
EconomyThe possibility of the government failing to elect a president and subsequent snap elections leading to the formation of a SYRIZA or SYRIZA-led government has brought the leftist party's plans for Greek banks into sharp focus. Bank stocks fell by 16.6 percent on Monday as the Athens Stock Exchange
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Greek banks' Eurosystem funding rises again in November, up by 1 bln
EconomyMacroeconomywas lower as the ECB has applied a haircut of 25 percent on those state-guaranteed bank bonds. However
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Greek unemployment falls for seventh straight month, down to 25.7 pct
EconomyMacroeconomyMoM and reached 1.24 million in September. Since 2009, the number of unemployed has soared
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Building activity down again in September but at slower rate of -11.2 pct
EconomyMacroeconomypercent. Building activity has been severely hit by the crisis. Building permits slumped 75 percent
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Moody's sees 1.2 pct growth in Greece next year but highlights political risk
Economy, a union of smaller left-leaning parties, that has resonated strongly with a population struggling
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