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Talks on bailout review head for crucial weekend
EconomyProgrammeAfter a temporary break on Thursday, when discussions between the Greek authorities and lenders continued at technical level, negotiations are expected to intensify over the weekend ahead of the tabling of the 2017 budget on Monday.
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First day of review talks highlights differences as Athens eyes tight schedule
EconomyProgrammeDuring the first day of meetings between the Greek authorities and the institutions’ mission chiefs on Tuesday the agenda included an overview, privatisations and labour market issues.
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New round of talks on second review begin with labour reforms high on agenda
EconomyProgrammeThe second round of discussions between the Greek government and the institutions’ mission chiefs as part of the second programme review is due to begin on Tuesday with three meetings, according to Finance Ministry sources.
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Second review to resume in Athens under severe time pressure
EconomyProgrammeThe institutions’ mission chiefs are expected to return to Athens early this week to resume discussions with the Greek authorities on the second programme review.
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Record job departures in Oct but highest 10-month net hirings since 2001
EconomyMacroeconomyThe employment balance turned negative again in October with net departures notably increasing to 82,810 from 56,473 a year ago, data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system displayed on Thursday.
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Unemployment rate edges up to 23.4 pct in August
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate increased to 23.4 percent in August from an upward revised 23.3 percent in July, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) labour force survey displayed on Thursday.
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Report reveals institutions’ views on labour market reforms
EconomyProgrammeThe quarterly report of the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) published on Monday revealed the key points that the institutions are focussing on as part of the negotiations on labour market reforms.
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Some progress in first round of talks but most second review issues remain unresolved
EconomyProgrammeFollowing the first round of discussions on the second programme review, which began on October 21 and concluded last Thursday, Finance Ministry sources claimed significant progress was made on most issues.
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First round of second review discussions concludes on Thursday
EconomyProgrammeThe first round of discussions between the Greek government and the institutions’ mission chiefs on the second programme review lasted one week and concludes on Thursday.
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After first talks in Athens, Greece and lenders aim for swift progress on second review
EconomyProgrammeOfficial discussions between the Greek authorities and the institution mission chiefs on the second programme review began on Friday and are due to continue this week.