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Budget primary deficit at 1.47 bln euros in Jan, revenue shortfall hits 812 mln
EconomyMacroeconomybillion euros. Net revenues came to 3.85 billion euros, below target by 812 million euros... a deficit of 782 million euros for the month.
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Down but not out: Golden Dawn rears its head again
Agoraof the Golden Dawn party, including parliamentary deputies and party leader Nikos Michaloliakos... leader Nikos Michaloliakos and two senior lawmakers were put behind bars pending trial on charges... as spring boards – a model seen at work in Antwerp, the base of Belgium's far right Vlaams Belang
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Rise in overdue contributions slows to 310 mln in Q3, total at 16.9 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyThe rise in unpaid social security contributions (SSCs) slowed quarter on quarter (QoQ) to 310 million euros in Q3 of 2016, from 831 million in Q2. The outstanding amount reaching 16.92 billion, the quarterly bulletin of the single SSC collection centre (KEAO) displayed on Monday. The increase
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Budget primary confirmed at deficit of 1.47 bln in Jan as taxes dwindle
EconomyMacroeconomy. Net revenues came to 3.85 billion euros, below target by 812 million euros. The monthly primary... a deficit of 782 million euros for the month.
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Athens goes over energy plans, eyes enhanced role
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe National Council on Foreign Policy (ESEP) convened on Wednesday for a briefing by Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias and Energy Minister Giorgos Stathakis regarding Greece’s energy plans... between the natural gas systems of Greece and Bulgaria, entering near Komotini and exiting near Stara
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Ankara springs surprise on Athens with Libya maritime deal
PoliticsForeign Policycalled Turkey’s Ambassador to Athens, Burak Ozgurgegin, to the Foreign Ministry in Athens to demand explanations. Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias has briefed his counterparts from Cyprus and Egypt about... complacent following talks Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias held with his Libyan counterpart from
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Athens ups diplomatic effort as Turkey plans hydrocarbon research in Greek continental shelf
PoliticsForeign Policyto Greece, Burak Ozugergin, was summoned to the Greek Foreign Ministry in Athens, where he was handed a demarche. Additionally, in a statement to the press on Monday, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias... with Nikos Dendias, next Tuesday. Greece is also trying to resume talks with Egypt on the same issue
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Athens and Ankara keep ties ticking over pending elections
PoliticsForeign PolicyPresident Nikos Christodoulides said that he does not expect Turkey’s stance on the Cyprus issue... the goodwill that has been generated. Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and his Turkish counterpart... Kostas Fragkogiannis is due to meet his Turkish counterpart, Burak Akcapar, possibly on March 22
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Greece and Turkey head towards crucial stage of negotiations
PoliticsForeign PolicyMeasures. The two defence ministers, Nikos Dendias and Yasar Guler, have already discussed the need... foreign ministers, Costas Fragkogiannis and his then counterpart, Burak Akçapar. In that meeting
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Diplomatic and defence developments encourage Athens to seek greater geopolitical role
PoliticsForeign Policyinitially. Defence Minister Nikos Dendias revealed that there are also ongoing talks about the Greek... in March to continue the political dialogue with her Turkish counterpart Burak Aksapar regarding
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