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Signs of rally for ND despite strong dissatisfaction among voters
A Metron Analysis poll for Mega TV suggests that dissatisfaction with the government’s record in a number of policy areas is high but, nevertheless, New Democracy has started to reverse some of the recent losses it has suffered.
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Mitsotakis and Kasselakis compete to burnish patriotic credentials
The naming by New Democracy of controversial Greek Albanian politician Fredi Beleri as a candidate in the upcoming European Parliament elections has aroused a predictable degree of controversy among the opposition but is seen by the conservatives as a way of shoring up support against threat from far-right parties.
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Industrial turnover grows by 3.1 pct in Feb, led by mining and domestic market
Greece’s industrial turnover remained in growth in February, rising by 3.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) from a 3.1 percent increase in January, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday.
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Current account records sharp deficit of 3.16 bln in Feb as goods balance deteriorates
Greece’s current account recorded a deficit of 3.16 billion euros in February, from a surplus of 1.7 billion euros in January, Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Friday.
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IMF sees 2024 growth at 2 pct, debt on downward trend due to high primary surpluses
During the Spring meetings held by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington this week, the IMF presented its latest global estimates as part of the World Economic Outlook and the Fiscal Monitor.
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Demand for cost-of-living measures intensifies as opposition backs strike
The skyrocketing cost of basic goods and lagging wages are at the centre of demands by unions which have gone on strike demanding for more effective government interventions.
ND names MEP candidates with eye on loss of support to hard right
ND presents MEP candidates, hoping for campaign boost amid flagging ratings
Economy
Government tones down fiscal pledges as tighter framework starts to bite
The tight fiscal framework imposed by the new Stability and Growth Pact rules and Greece's long-standing commitment to primary surpluses above 2 pct of GDP for decades are catching up with the Greek government, as the window that allowed for handouts and support initiatives thanks to the escape clause is now firmly closed.
Budget outperforms in Mar, delivers 2.95 bln primary surplus thanks to strong tax collection
Import price drop slows further to 2.8 pct in Feb
Society
Inequality rises marginally in 2023, with 1.9 mln Greeks at risk of poverty
The two main metrics of income inequality in Greece were released by ELSTAT in its 2023 survey on Wednesday, suggesting that the picture remained broadly stable, based on the 2022 income reference year, with small increase in both.
Workers lost almost 9 pct of real income last year, research shows
Latest census data shows demographic challenge is here as population shrinks, ages
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Podcast - How much is Greece getting out of the RRF?
In the wake of the Covid pandemic, the European Union launched the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) - a package of around 700 billion euros to help member states recover from the economic impact and build for the future.