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Strong response to dual bond transaction takes 2021 debt issuance to 14 bln
EconomyGreece’s debt manager successfully completed the fifth syndicated transaction of the year through a dual transaction of the re-opening of the existing 5-year bond due February 2026 and the 30-year... basis points for the 5-year and 145 basis points over mid-swaps for the 30-year. Demand was strong from
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Budget primary shows deficit of 7.01 bln in September
EconomyMacroeconomyThe budget primary balance recorded a deficit of 7.01 billion euros in the first nine months of 2020, compared to a surplus of 4.47 billion noted in September 2019, the final Finance Ministry (MoF... during the first nine months of the year. Personal income tax (PIT) was below target by 763 million
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PBO affirms strong macro and fiscal trajectory, growth seen at 2.2 pct
EconomyMacroeconomy’ with a stable outlook. The PBO notes that for the economy to sustain strong growth beyond 2026 and close... was a solid 2.2 pct, investments were subdued. The PBO’s outlook remains broadly unchanged, with a small downward revision to 2.2 pct growth for 2025, from 2.3 pct previously. On the fiscal front, the PBO
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Podcast - Long live the revolution: The legacy of Greece's 1821 war of independence
AgoraGreece 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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General govt primary cash deficit at 7.01 bln in Sept, arrears up by 113 mln
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s general government (gg) primary cash deficit came to 7.01 billion euros in the first nine months of the year compared to a surplus of 4.53 billion in the same period last year, according... at a deficit of 7.01 billion euros. The budget primary balance for the same time last year came
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Budget primary shows deficit of 7.01 bln as revenues suffer in September
EconomyMacroeconomyThe budget primary balance recorded a deficit of 7.01 billion euros in the first nine months of 2020, compared to a surplus of 4.47 billion noted in September 2019, the preliminary Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution bulletin for September showed on Thursday. The primary surplus was below its
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Appealing to dual audiences compounds mixed messages from SYRIZA
PoliticsGreek Politicslack of absolute coherence within the party, the dual message being broadcast by SYRIZA reflects
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PM hits back at labour reform critics, defends 13-hour working days
PoliticsGreek Politicsnews.” He clarified that the provision already exists for dual employment and is now extended to single... internal erosion of confidence. Party breakdowns reveal a strong pro-change sentiment across... - an admission that hints at disillusionment even within the ruling party’s base. The poll paints
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Mitsotakis tries to calibrate domestic message amid widening EU-US rift
PoliticsGreek Politicsfor “logic and dialogue to prevail”. The prime minister stressed Greece’s dual role as a strategic... for the leadership of Nikos Androulakis. The heated dispute hints at a widening rift between... will face a strong challenge unless he is able to revive PASOK’s fortunes over the coming months.
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EC ups growth to 2.2 pct in 2019, sees growth in 2020 at 2.4 pct
EconomyMacroeconomyof the regular winter forecast cycle, revising upward its expectations for the growth of 2019 to 2.2 percent... growth stands at 2.2 percent. Net exports are the main contributor for last year’s performance... 2.4 percent growth forecast will be supported by strong business sentiment and consumer confidence
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