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Fiscal matters expected to dominate talks as lenders return for post-MoU check

The institutions are due to carry out their first post-programme inspection in Greece this week, with next year’s pension cuts topping the agenda for their brief visit to Athens.

Tsipras pledges array of tax cuts, hopes for break on pensions

Alexis Tsipras did not spring any surprises during his speech at the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) on Saturday, when he made a range of promises, particularly regarding his government’s fiscal plans, that were largely within the expectations that had been cultivated in previous weeks.

No final word on pension cuts as lenders prepare for return to Athens next week

Ahead of the institutions returning to Athens next week for their first post-programme visit, the Greek government has been given some encouragement in its bid to avoid the pension cuts that are due to be implemented next year.

Mitsotakis plans cuts to pension contributions, aims to add private element to system

New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has set out some of the policies he plans to unveil at the Thessaloniki Expo in the coming days as the competition between the government and the opposition to win over voters gathers pace.

Athens eyes cancellation of pension cuts as Tsipras prepares Thessaloniki package

The Greek government has given its clearest indication yet that it does not intend to implement the 1 percent of GDP in pension cuts due next year.

Recent study issues warning over ageing population, future pension burden

By: Omaira Gill

Greece is facing a demographic time bomb in the coming years due to its ageing population, a new study has shown.

Focus turns to first post-MoU visit by creditors and talks on pension cuts

Greece’s post-programme era, which officially began on Tuesday, is to start in earnest on September 10, when the institutions are due to return to Athens for the first round of discussions with the government.

Athens taking more time to consider 2019 measures ahead of budget talks

Apart from its effect on the government’s cohesion and political outlook, the recent wildfire on the outskirts of Athens is also having an impact on the preparations for next year’s budget.

Last bailout tranche just days away as pension discussion looms

All the hurdles have been cleared for Greece to receive the last tranche of the third and final bailout as focus shifts to the discussions that Athens is due to have with the institutions in the coming weeks, particularly on the issue of next year’s pension cuts.

Government indicates readiness to play waiting game on pension cuts

The pension cuts due in 2019 continue to dominate the Greek political agenda, with the latest intervention from a government official suggesting that Athens has no intention of acting on this issue without first reaching an understanding with the European institutions.