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  1. Athens concerned but silent as Trump administration criticises Europe, lines up Ukraine talks
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    PoliticsForeign Policy

    week. On the issue of possible peace talks for Ukraine, Athens will continue to follow a firm line... values and its meddling in domestic political affairs. Elon Musk has also angered European politicians... in Greece, Greek Solution and Voice of Reason, are embracing the new US administration as well as Elon Musk

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  2. Greek pensions laid bare
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    . Neither side is doing justice to the idea of pension reform. *Follow Yiannis & Manos on Twitter... pensions amounts to 884 euros. Note, though, that for around 45 percent of pensioners their monthly... and they receive on average monthly pensions of 771 euros. This is below the overall average of 884 euros since

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  3. What's in an Irish border?

    Agora

    of the goods they import in order to impose relevant tariffs and to ensure that those goods follow... take one more step I am... somewhere else, or... I die’. The reality of borders between EU member sates

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  4. Nov CPI shoots up by 4.8 pct amid big rises in energy prices

    EconomyMacroeconomy

    Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose sharply in November, climbing by 4.8 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 3.4 percent in October, according to the latest data from the Hellenic Statistical... and across the economy. The latest figure of 4.8 percent is the highest since January 2011, when it stood

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  5. If you think it's bleak for Greece now, wait until tomorrow
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    Agora

    the current course. Follow Yiannis on Twitter: @YiannisMouzakis Yiannis Mouzakis... productivity growth since 1970 has been averaging 0.7 percent, by far the lowest in the euro area, which

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  6. Greek stocks down by 4.8 pct during week for third straight fall

    Economy

    The Greek stock market was down 4.8 percent this week for its third successive fall, which was fueled by trading reasons related to the stock overhang after the introduction of new bank shares as well as the rebalancing of stocks’ weightings in various indices. Trading activity improved notably

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  7. Trade deficit increases 4.8 pct in Dec and 4.5 pct in 2016 on rising imports
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    Greece’s trade deficit increased at a faster pace of 4.8 percent in December from 1.2 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Tuesday. The upswing is largely attributed to a rise in imports by 3.7 percent, while exports also grew by 3 percent

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  8. Stocks climb 4.8 pct on increased optimism about deal with institutions
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    Economy

    The Greek stock market rebounded strongly this week, shooting up by 4.8 percent for the first rise after three weeks amid increased optimism that a technical agreement between the government and the institutions is within reach. This was largely fuelled by rumors and reports that the two sides have

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  9. Turnover in tourism rises by 4.8 pct in Q4
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    The turnover index in accommodation and food services rose by 4.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the fourth quarter (Q4), slowing from an increase of 6.1 percent in Q3, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Wednesday. The relevant change for Q4 2018 came to a decline of 2.8

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  10. OECD adds to strong recovery forecasts, sees 6.7 pct growth this year and 4.8 pct in 2022
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    Economy

    in 2022, at 4.8 pct, before slowing down to 2.9 pct in 2023. The growth composition is in line

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