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OECD report underlines sobering reality of economic recovery
EconomyMacroeconomypoints. However, more than 70 pct of the population is facing difficulties, although it should be noted... than 30 pct, when the EU average is 21.4 pct. This reaffirms the latest OECD report and explains why... consider inflation as the most severe problem, with the economy next on 37.5 pct. As we have argued before
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Mitsotakis shakes up cabinet in bid to escape Tempe backlash
PoliticsGreek Politicsmore extensive than many had expected, the top positions in many key ministries remained unchanged... pct say they would like to see early elections. Solving the Tempe problem is seen as a priority... of more than 25 billion euros in arms procurements until 2036.
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Polls indicate PM’s tax-cut offer fails to move needle as voters remain pessimistic, concerned
PoliticsGreek Politicselections, due in 2027, than right now. However, the government had invested heavily in the PM's speech... list of concerns, cited by 50 pct as the country’s biggest problem, with the broader economy in second... disenchantment with established figures, even as voters seek fresh solutions. More than half of Greeks
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PM focusses on long game as opposition faces crucial period
PoliticsGreek Politicsof exaggerating the problem. “No one claims everything is going well,” he said, pledging that the government’s... lower-than-expected refunds due to outdated consumption thresholds. The shortfall will be corrected..., is languishing nearer the 3 pct parliamentary threshold than to PASOK. The New Left, formed by SYRIZA
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Greece's EU journey: Solidarity hard to come by, but two-way approach also lacking
Agorathat the most significant problem is the coronavirus pandemic, listing the economy as second by 32... of the EU and in that sense, it has helped the WB, even later than others. However, Greece was also... ago. And despite all the recent problems of the vaccine rollout in Europe, 55% of those questioned
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PASOK pushes for answers over farm subsidy scandal as ND maintains poll lead
PoliticsGreek Politicssignificant problem they face, followed by health/healthcare issues (24.8 pct). More than three quarters.... In a TV interview this week, Salatas appeared to play down the government’s claims that the problems... came to power in 2019, the “biggest problems” emerged in 2022 and 2023, when the organisation’s
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First general strike an awkward but telling moment for Tsipras
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAlexis Tsipras experienced his first general strike as prime minister, rather than opposition... created a problem of credibility that they have not yet managed to overcome. Added... not necessarily cause Tsipras problems in any practical way as internal contradictions
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Talks to begin on plan to rescue PPC from dire financial straits
Economyofficial sources such as companies, remain a major problem, as do electricity thefts via tampered... companies in Europe, noting that for PPC, net debt is 8 to 9 times higher than earnings, while the average... on the problems plaguing the company. In comments to Skai TV on Saturday, Energy Minister Kostis
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Study calls for sweeping reform of Greek healthcare system
Societyprovided. A more serious problem is the fact that the administration of the health system is highly... a lot of the decision making power with politicians rather than with hospital administration... System” found that the Greek healthcare system suffers from a number of systemic problems, including
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Athens certifies improving mood in Greek-Turkish relations during Erdogan's visit
PoliticsForeign Policyof opinion,” he said. “I say it openly. There is no problem between us that is so big that it cannot.... Greece refers to the minority as “Muslim” rather than “Turkish”, in line with the 1923 Lausanne... of the two countries overcoming their differences. “It's quite natural to have problems between two
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