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Budget for 2017 sees primary surplus at 2 pct on 2.6 bln fiscal measures, strong growth Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos tabled in Parliament on Monday afternoon the 2017 budget detailing the government’s fiscal and macro estimates for 2016 and 2017.
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EconomyProgramme
Talks on bailout review head for crucial weekend After 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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EconomyProgramme
First day of review talks highlights differences as Athens eyes tight schedule During 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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EconomyProgramme
New round of talks on second review begin with labour reforms high on agenda The 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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EconomyProgramme
Some progress in first round of talks but most second review issues remain unresolved Following 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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Economy
Chinese State Grid makes highest bid of 320 mln for 24 pct stake in ADMIE The Public Power Corporation (PPC) said on Wednesday evening that the China’s State Grid Corporation submitted the highest binding offer of 320 million euros for the acquisition of a 24 percent stake in the Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE).
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EconomyProgramme
After first talks in Athens, Greece and lenders aim for swift progress on second review Official 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.
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EconomyProgramme
Greece gears up for second review, faces wide-ranging reform to-do list The government is expected to start negotiations with the institutions on the second programme review early this week.
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EconomyProgramme Countdown to start of second review begins, focus on more reforms Following the political decision taken at Monday’s Eurogroup regarding the completion of the first review milestones and the disbursement of the sub-tranches, the focus is now shifting towards the second programme review.
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Economy
MPs approve redevelopment of ex-Athens airport, which study sees having key economic impact Greek Parliament approved on Wednesday night the privatisation of the former Athens airport, known as Hellenikon, a deal which is expected to bring multiple economic benefits.