Search
-
IFRS 9 provisions required by banks in line with expectations
EconomyBankingin the region of 5.5 to 6 billion euros. Alpha Bank announced that its estimate for the IFRS adoption
12% -
Coalition tries to move focus back to scandals
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat the discussion about scandals favours the government, compared to just 6 percent that believes
12% -
Alpha Bank's net profits decline to 21.1 million in 2017, fourth quarter makes loss
EconomyBankingare expected to increase provisions by roughly 6 billion euros. IFRS 9 becomes effective as of 2018
12% -
Rising exports drive 16.6 pct contraction of February trade deficit
EconomyMacroeconomy, exports and imports grew by 13.5 percent and 6 percent, respectively. When factoring out these two
12% -
Budget primary surplus at 2.32 bln in Mar, beating target by 1.22 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyFebruary’s figure of 4 million euros, but below target by 6 million. The figure for the same time last
12% -
Elections and possible alliances on political agenda again
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat they voted for SYRIZA at the last elections, followed by 6 percent who backed New Democracy. Overall, 61
12% -
Budget primary surplus confirmed at 2.37 bln in March, above target by 1.27 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyfigure of 4 million euros, but below target by 6 million. The figure for the same time last year was 63
12% -
Which way to the exit?
Agora6 billion euros that comfortably covers interest payments. Without the IMF, Greece’s cash buffer
12% -
Disposable income grows by 0.4 pct in Q4, final consumption shrinks by 0.6 pct
EconomyMacroeconomyon the previous quarter's figure of -6 percent.
12% -
New increase in flow of refugees to Greece causes unease
SocietyGreece is facing a potentially explosive situation as the largely unaddressed refugee crisis has begun to take on new and troubling aspects in 2018. The UNHCR’s website recorded a total of 9,375 sea arrivals in Greece up to May 6, 2018, including 3,032 in April and 1,013 during the first six days
12%