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Greek stocks edge up 0.8 pct for third successive week
EconomyAfter some ups and downs, the Greek stock market edged up 0.8 percent this week, while trading volumes remained subdued for the fifth straight week. The second programme review kicked off on Friday with an agreement in sight on privatisations and arrears clearance. The key market focus
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After first talks in Athens, Greece and lenders aim for swift progress on second review
EconomyProgrammesettlement, tax and labour market issues. Following a meeting between Tsakalotos, Economy Minister... issues relating to labour market reforms such as collective dismissals, industrial action framework
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Greek stocks slip 0.9 pct on week
EconomyThe Greek equity market traded mostly on negative ground, ending the week down 0.9 percent, ending a three-week period of rises with trading volumes remaining very soft. The first round of meetings.... Market news The Advisory Committee of the FTSE/ATHEX Index Series announced on Wednesday that Athens
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Parliament's budget office sees obstacles to recovery, warns on private debt
EconomyMacroeconomyvery small progress has been recorded so far. On labour market reforms, the PBO appears to favour... to the changing conditions. It also argues that returning to the pre-crisis regulations in the labour market
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In autumn forecasts, EC sticks by GDP estimates but expects lower unemployment
Economyexpected performance in the labour market during the first half of the year, the EC lowered its forecasts... the implementation of labour market reforms. The key downside risks to the macro forecasts include
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First day of review talks highlights differences as Athens eyes tight schedule
EconomyProgrammeDuring the first day of meetings between the Greek authorities and the institutions’ mission chiefs on Tuesday the agenda included an overview, privatisations and labour market issues. The meeting..., the new Labour Minister Efi Achtsioglou presented the government’s positions on labour market
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Talks on bailout review head for crucial weekend
EconomyProgrammetouched upon included privatisations, labour market and out-of-court workout. The two sides agreed... and investment fund (HCAP), while all issues included in the second review that relate to labour market reforms
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Greece worst-performer in EU 28 for social justice
Societyin six categories: poverty prevention, equitable education, labour market access, social cohesion and non... dimensions that comprise the index, ranking very last labour market access and intergenerational
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Newsletter 97 - 25/11/2016
Budget forecasts exceed targets Labour market reform remains thorniest issue in negotiations with lenders Tabled in Parliament on Monday, the 2017 budget contains higher fiscal forecasts for 2017... days. However, the thorniest issue remains labour market reforms, where there is a wide difference
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Having failed to resolve differences, Greece and lenders enter new week of talks
EconomyProgramme. According to reports, the key open issues relate to labour market reforms, the Medium-Term Fiscal... of the second review.” On labour market reforms, Moscovici refrained from providing specific details
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