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Opposition parties seek renewal as Tsipras visits Washington
PoliticsGreek Politicsparty-based system of appointments. He has also, for instance, pledged a major renewal... the leading contender, but delays over deciding on the voting system and a lack of clarity about who
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Eurobank raises 500 mln with covered bond issue
EconomyBankingin the Greek banking system and the successful conclusion of the programme review this summer...) in the Greek banking system. The health of Greece’s banks was noted specifically in recent discussions
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IMF adds to calls for no further delays to e-auctions
EconomyProgrammeof an effective e-auction system is a key reform supported by the IMF arrangement,” said deputy... the authorities to move forward with implementing the e-auction system as quickly as possible.” Athens
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EC upbeat on reforms paying off, as long as they continue
EconomyProgrammethe sustainability of the pension system and inter-generational fairness, which were long-standing challenges... operation of the judicial system has been a long-standing weakness in Greece, affecting confidence
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Capital controls to be loosened further, restrictions on foreign cash removed
EconomyMacroeconomyin the banking system stabilised. However, the continuing presence of capital controls has been... banking system remains weak. The survey revealed a general disaffection among the public regarding
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OECD sees growth picking up, warns about society and financial sector
EconomyMacroeconomyto the OECD there is much scope for refocusing Greece’s benefits system, which remains dominated... level is seen as a way of rebalancing the social protection system, which the OECD suggest should
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Athens, creditors on way to settling energy, labour issues in third review
EconomyProgrammeand will be keeping a close eye on whether the electronic system works properly ahead of their discussions... system, which is expected to be completed in spring and implemented from June onwards. These issues
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Athens hopeful of clinching SLA after progress in creditor talks
EconomyProgramme, albeit with just two properties going under the hammer via the new system. Issues relating to the streamlining of the welfare system are up for discussion on Friday. The lenders are pushing for a change
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Business balance positive in 2017, small companies continue to dominate
EconomyFeaturesMinister Giorgos Katrougalos, overhauling the social security contribution system to introduce unified... to the self-employment tax system. A recent study by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research
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Coalition hits some turbulence but expects cohesion for multi-bill vote
PoliticsGreek Politicsof recipients will be better off under the new system. SYRIZA MP Georgia Genia wrote to Prime... despite her concerns about the child benefits system. The government suggested that it would examine
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