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Despite cuts, pension system still at risk due to old-age dependency
Societythan that of the total population. Greek pensioners over 65 were found to have disposable incomes
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Unemployment rate falls to 20.2 pct in Q3, lowest for almost six years
EconomyMacroeconomyThe Greek non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate fell to 20.2 percent in the third quarter (Q3) of 2017 from 21.1 percent in Q2, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday. The latest figure is the lowest reading since Q4 2011. Compared to the same period last year
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Entrepreneurs show lack of innovation, face many barriers to entry, study suggests
EconomyFeaturesthat the business environment remains one of the most challenging in Europe. The rigid nature of Greek
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Total overdue tax obligations rise to 100.74 bln, up by 1.19 bln in November
EconomyMacroeconomyof 4.2 million individuals who owe taxes to the Greek state, enforced collections can be imposed
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Conclusion of third review closer as extensive bill tabled by coalition
EconomyProgrammeThe Greek government moved a step closer to completing the third review yesterday, when it submitted to Parliament the vast multi-bill that will take care of around 50 of nearly 60 remaining prior actions. The draft legislation, which contains 400 articles and stretches to more than 600 pages
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Unemployment rate at 20.7 pct in October, previous month revised upwards
EconomyMacroeconomyrate of 22.8 percent. In its final budget for 2018 the Greek government revised unemployment figures
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Tsipras tries to secure church's support in Macedonia name talks
PoliticsGreek PoliticsSynod recently issued a statement on the subject, insisting that Macedonia is Greek. This prompted
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Disposable income grows by 0.8 pct in Q3, up from previous quarter
EconomyMacroeconomyGreek household disposable income grew by 0.8 percent in the third quarter (Q3) of 2017, increasing on Q2’s growth of 0.2 percent, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Wednesday. The absolute figure landed at 29.39 billion euros and largely reflects a rise in social
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Name issue and auction targets make waves in domestic politics
PoliticsGreek Politicsalready caused waves within Greek politics. Opposition leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to chair
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Political talks on name issue deepen divisions but PM eyes consensus
PoliticsGreek PoliticsMeetings between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and opposition leaders on Saturday over the Macedonia name talks did not yield any immediate signs of consensus between Greek politicians and worsened the divisions between SYRIZA and New Democracy. Tsipras met the leaders of New Democracy, PASOK
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