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Greek elections: Just the (decisive) details to be settled
Agorafour-year term and for the general elections to be held in October. But a poor, or unexpectedly good... pollsters were wide of the mark in the 2015 referendum and elections. A narrow defeat may convince... the 25-percent mark. But apart from Greek pollsters’ poor track record, there are some caveats that should
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Many obstacles to clear in Greece's digital leap
EconomyFeaturesdigitally advanced Balkan neighbour, Slovenia. Poor connectivity, high energy costs and a relatively small... of meritocracy, lack of progression prospects and poor working conditions are consistently cited by recent..., could result in outcomes which fall wide of the mark and fail to deliver on political
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Grassroots protests highlight public discontent with development policies
PoliticsGreek Politicsoutcome. The wide-ranging opposition to water privatisation, however, suggests that some of these issues... of living, low wages and poor working conditions and poor healthcare. Seven in 10 are not satisfied
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Budget deficit of 6.38 bln in Aug confirmed; target beaten due to one offs
EconomyMacroeconomyThe budget primary balance was confirmed at a deficit of 6.38 billion euros in the first eight months of 2021, compared with a deficit of 5.48 billion in the same period last year, the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data showed on Monday....
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VAT and income taxes buoy revenue performance as primary surplus target is beaten in Sep
EconomyMacroeconomyThe budget primary balance in September was confirmed at a surplus of almost 6 billion euros, compared to a surplus of 52 million euros in the same month of 2022, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Wednesday....
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Hellinikon runs into another stumbling block as casino tender falters
EconomyFeaturesthis month, Hard Rock International chairman Jim Allen made comments to ANT-1 TV suggesting that his... that there is a level playing field for both bidders, the other being another US firm Mohegan Gaming. The Hard Rock... not been derailed significantly from its timeline. "If [Hard Rock cafe] takes legal measures
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Credit contraction decelerates to 0.9 pct in April, net additions climb to 659 mln
EconomyMacroeconomy. The positive flow in April is almost entirely attributed to corporate sector net additions of 763... positive for the third successive month, with net additions climbing to 763 million in April
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Newsletter 269 -16/10/2020
shows deficit of 7.01 bln September figures show decline in revenues On a monthly basis, net revenues... primary balance recorded a deficit of 7.01 billion euros in the first nine months of 2020, compared
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Newsletter 271 -30/10/2020
at 7.01 bln September figure confirmed as missing target by 9.58 billion euros The budget primary balance recorded a deficit of 7.01 billion euros in the first nine months of 2020, compared to a surplus
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Coronavirus to delay much of privatisation plan
EconomyFeaturesby one of the main investors, Hard Rock International, was rejected. The Hellenic Gaming Commission noted several points in Hard Rock International’s bid which it deemed problematic. The group has lodged... rules in favour of Hard Rock International's appeal, this will cause further delays. On the other
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