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  1. Podcast - Long live the revolution: The legacy of Greece's 1821 war of independence

    Agora

    Greece is celebrating the 200th anniversary of its war of independence, which began in 1821 and allowed Greeks to free themselves of Ottoman rule and oppression, and form their own nation-state. To mark this occasion, we spoke to Sakis Gekas, the Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) Chair of Modern

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  2. Helped by trading gains, Eurobank posts 305 mln in Q1 profits
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    EconomyBanking

    Eurobank posted an adjusted net income of 305 million euros in the first quarter of 2022 (Q1), compared to a profit of 72 million euros last year. Core pre-provision income (PPI) rose by 10.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q1 to 240.4 million euros, with 62.1 million euros of loan loss provisions

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  3. Greece and Albania seek to leave Beleri case behind in 2024 after year of turmoil

    PoliticsForeign Policy

    up his duties.” Albanian Foreign Minister Igli Hasani admitted last week that “there are negotiations, ideas, and commitments from both sides to find a solution.” Hasani denied that Tirana and Athens

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  4. First bond of 2022 attracts fewer offers, more than double last year's yield at 1.83 pct
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    Economy

    euros, with a coupon of 1.75 pct and a final reoffer yield of 1.836 pct, with 140 basis points over... euros with a final reoffer yield of 1.836 pct. The issue was 5x oversubscribed. The transaction had... a reoffer yield of just 0.807 pct and spread of the German DBR of 135.5 bps. The issue had also attracted

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  5. Athens assesses new Turkish government, potential impact on imminent drive for fresh talks
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    PoliticsForeign Policy

    head of MIT, while Yasar Guler was appointed as Defence Minister. Greek view From a Greek perspective.... Yasar Guler, who until recently was the head of the Turkish Armed Forces has never had any contact

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  6. Newsletter 305 - 16/07/2021

    Newsletters

    Vaccines turn political PM announces compulsory jabs for some, prompting first major anti-vax protest Amid concerns about an approaching fourth Covid wave hitting Greece this summer, the government announced the start of compulsory vaccinations this wee...

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  7. HCAP and Finance Ministry reveal five-year strategic plan for public assets

    EconomyFeatures

    the control of HCAP, which include power firm PPC, water company EYDAP and public transport organisation OASA... and opportunities, with long-term and short-term goals for each company. Regarding OASA, for example, HCAP

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  8. Deliberations over primary residence bill set to delay green light from Eurogroup
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    EconomyProgramme

    scheme would be its ability to bring down the redefault rate, which has been above the cure rate

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  9. Defence agreement, views on Turkey attract most interest during Pompeo visit

    PoliticsForeign Policy

    of the S400 which is of a particular interest for the US. Upgraded role? The debate that has begun

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  10. Newest Greek market foray for 10-yr bond breaks two records
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    market. Greece issued a 3.5 billion euro bond with a coupon of 0.75 pct and a reoffer price of 99.44, implying a reoffer yield of 0.807 pct and a spread of 135.3 basis points over the German DBR 0 pct

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