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Budget primary surplus of 4.2 bln in Feb beats target on back of higher VAT, income taxes
EconomyMacroeconomyby 1.25 million euros, while transfers were up by 457 million euros. VAT revenues amounted to 4.11
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Parties give first hint of strategies in reaction to poll announcement
PoliticsGreek Politicshow they plan to navigate what was already shaping up to be a procedurally tricky contest. Opposition
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Grassroots protests highlight public discontent with development policies
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe elections will be closely run, while a significant share of the electorate have not made up their minds
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Parties hope to set tone as they start unveiling election candidates
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe main parties have begun announcing their candidates for the upcoming national vote, with ruling New Democracy stressing that it is putting many young hopefuls, who are first-timers in Greek politics, up for election. Announcing the candidates, who are not already MPs, that will represent
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BoG sees 2.2 pct growth in 2023 but warns new govt must stick to reforms
Economy. The BoG sees the economy growing faster than it was previously thought, up to 2.2 pct, from 1.5 pct
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Athens harbours big hopes for Egypt energy deal, keeps eye on Turkey's role
PoliticsForeign Policyof the “positive agenda” between the two sides. “It is understandable in the run-up to the elections
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Party leaders back on road with rival election pledges after Easter break
PoliticsGreek Politicseither have a secret tax plan up their sleeve, are willing to risk a new default, or are making empty
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On campaign trail, PM promises higher pay as SYRIZA wavers over MEP assault claims
PoliticsGreek Politicsfinance minister Euclid Tsakalotos quipped that three parties making up 47-49 percent of the vote
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S&P only ups outlook, waits for political clarity before rating move
Economyof S&P, an upgrade is possible over the next 12 months if fiscal discipline is maintained up to 2026
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Higher VAT and income tax takes, with limited spending help budget beat targets in Mar
EconomyMacroeconomyby 1.44 million euros, while transfers were up by 815 million euros. VAT revenues amounted to 5.6 billion
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