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Posts on March 2024
Podcast - Between investment grade and rule of law: Greece's contrasting images
Phoebe and Nick are back to examine the contrasting images of Greece abroad and how they sit side by side.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Politics (387), Economy (331), Greece (498)
Where is Greek growth coming from?
The current setting: In early 2024, ELSTAT published the first estimates of GDP through the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023 and for the year as a whole. The headline number said that real GDP grew in 2023 by 2.0 percent. To many, this was a disappointment, given that the authorities had suggested that the economy was on track to grow by 2.3 or 2.4 percent.
Contributor: Bob Traa
Categories: Economy (331), Greece (498)
Bravo, Bank of Greece
The Central Bank of Greece recently announced on its website the launch of a new publication, called “Note on the Greek Economy.” This new publication aims to “inform the broader public about the recent economic developments and prospects of the Greek economy.”
Contributor: Bob Traa
Categories: Economy (331), Greece (498)
Podcast - A year on from Tempe train crash, trust fades as questions mount
A year on from Greece's deadliest train accident, many questions remain unanswered and doubts are growing about whether the truth will ever come to light regarding what caused the disaster.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Politics (387), Society (142), Greece (498)
Podcast - SYRIZA embraces the chaos
Five years ago SYRIZA was in power in Greece, but it is currently languishing in third place in the opinion polls and the nascent leadership of Stefanos Kasselakis is being constantly buffeted by internal disputes.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Politics (387), Greece (498)