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Economy: Difficult meeting of Mr. Tsipras with the "group of six"

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Difficult meeting of Mr. Tsipras with the "group of six"

The climate, the atmosphere, the European environment for Greece at Thursday's Summit is not the best. Certainly not for the meeting of the Prime Minister Mr. Al-Tsipras with the "group of six", with Mrs. Merkel, Mr. Hollande, Mr.
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Convergence in the mini session – Possible Eurogroup next week

Signs of convergence with partners appear to have emerged during the seven-day meeting in Brussels, on the sidelines of the EU summit. The meeting, according to information, has been completed and a joint statement is currently being drafted…
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Tsipras at the Summit: To remove the contradiction between …

All eyes are on Brussels, as the Summit began, on the sidelines of which the Greek issue is expected to be discussed. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and the Greek government delegation arrived in Belgium…
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Tsipras in “seven days”: To compromise or final rupture

The time for decisions on the Greek problem has arrived. The country has its back against the wall, as lenders stick to the hard line and refuse to provide liquidity and smooth funding to Athens, asking the government…
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Merkel: Don't wait today or Monday for a decision on her …

In Greece, "a very difficult road still remains to be covered," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel and reiterated that Athens must perceive the aid given to it as an obligation for fiscal stability and…
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“American Airlines' Challenging Perks, United and Delta”

The US-Arab air war takes a new turn with Emirates chairman Sir Tim Clark's counterattack on US airlines, which he accuses of "selective economic protectionism" which…
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Actions by Coca-Cola Tria Epsilon for the protection of …

On the occasion of World Water Day, Coca-Cola Tria Epsilon announces the results of the actions it implements and expands the partnerships in the framework of the "Water Mission" program. Specifically, the company announced the…
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Last chance for Greece – Few days deadline to …

One final compromise, a last chance for Greece to proceed with reforms on the basis of the February 20 agreement and without further delays, came yesterday's eight-day long meeting in Brussels. Nouns…
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The ECB is preparing a "bomb" for the banks and the economy

Preventative… bomb in the Greek economy, is considering putting the European Central Bank which, according to the Financial Times, not only will not raise the ceiling for the issuance of interest but plans to ban Greek banking…
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Tsipras intervention on the humanitarian crisis – Schultz is an ally!

"EE needs bold political initiatives", said the prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, coming to the Summit in Brussels today. "The EU needs bold political initiatives, who will respect democracy so much, as well as the…
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Economy: DB: The rope is tightening for Greece

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DB: The rope is tightening for Greece

There are few good options left for Greece, Deutsche Bank notes in today's analysis, in which he notes that progress from the February 20 Eurogroup in Greece, it's bogged down. The German bank is waiting…
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Wall Street gains after Fed announcement

Major U.S. stock indexes are now moving into positive territory after the Fed dropped the word "patient" from its vocabulary regarding its stance on interest rate hikes. Creating playgrounds for use by children with mobility problems and ensuring their access to all municipal structures and schools, the industrial Dow Jones…
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Obama's phone call to Merkel: Find realistic …

Telephone communication with the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, on the issue of Greece, the US president had on Wednesday, Barack Obama. Ahead of the Summit in Brussels, Mr.. Obama asked Mrs. Merkel to be…
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Muscovite: We will not keep Greece in the euro at any cost

Pierre Moscovici gave an interview to the German newspaper Die Welt today, in which a shift on the part of the commissioner of Economic and Monetary Affairs is recorded. Greece will not remain in the euro at all costs, also points out…
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"We will not keep Greece in the euro at any cost …

European Commissioner Pierre Moscovici is changing his attitude and rhetoric towards Greece. In an interview with the German newspaper Die Welt, he emphasizes that Greece will not remain in the euro at all costs. "We will not keep Greece in…
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The three scenarios for Greece that Deutsche Bank "sees".

The risks for the collapse of negotiations with partners and lenders remain high, estimates Deutsche Bank which does not exclude, the possibility, finally, of the referendum, at stake, both achieving a "reluctant"…
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Al. Tsipras: We do not back down from what we have announced

We do not back down from what we have announced and above all from what we consider necessary for the economy and society to breathe, explained Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, from the floor of the Parliament, during the discussion of the bill for the…
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Hot episode about the "Cyprus scenario"

A "hot episode" was caused between the Greek government and Jeroen Dijsselbloem, after the defiant statements and the fallacy of the head of the Eurogroup, who left open the possibility in case of non-agreement to consider it…
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Tsipras: We will abide by the agreement of February 20th – The same …

It is the first time in more than four years that a draft law has been discussed that has not been translated, but it was written here, said Alexis Tsipras, starting his speech in the Parliament, during the discussion of the bill on the interception of humanitarian…
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New marginal increase in ELA by 400 million. euro decided by the ECB

On the increase in the financing limit of Greek banks from the Bank of Greece's emergency support mechanism (SHE) against 400 million. euros, the European Central Bank advanced (ECB) on Wednesday. Now the funding limit from…
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Economy: Inflows €140 billion. in Greece in space 2008-2014

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Inflows €140 billion. in Greece in space 2008-2014, due to …

With approx 5% they "ran" in the seven-year period 2008 – 2014 Greek exports on average per year, based on value. In the same period in terms of volume, the average annual rate was 3,36%. The total value of Greek exports increased by 27.21%…
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Parliament: Debt Audit Committee

The Speaker of the Parliament Zoe Konstantopoulou with the MEP Sofia Sakorafa and the expert scientist on illegal debt issues Eric Toussaint. LABELS: The formation of the Accounting Debt Control Committee was announced at noon by…
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With… RAE stamp, Lafazanis sends his letter …

"No framework of the E.U., no rule, does not oblige member countries to sell off their Public Energy Enterprises", emphasized the Minister of Productive Reconstruction, Environment and Energy, answering questions from journalists…
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Dijsselbloem: A "Cyprus type" scenario for Greece as well

It is open to the possibility that the,what was also applied in the case of Cyprus, left the president of the Eurogroup, Elder Dijsselbloem. In an interview he gave to the Dutch radio station BNR he said that the exit…
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Cyprus scenario for capital controls in Greece by Dijsselbloem

Keeping Greece in the eurozone and strengthening the monetary union is the main goal of Eurogroup president Jeroen Dijsselbloem. The Dutch finance minister reportedly told the Dutch network BNR that there are…
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Government: The n/s for the humanitarian crisis are not withdrawn and …

A clear message that the bills to deal with the humanitarian crisis and the 100 installments were sent by the government from the Parliament. On the occasion of the information that the lenders are "blocking" the two bills, the minister…
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Bloomberg: Payment of €2 billion. for loan obligations the …

In Greece's obligation to pay more than 2 di. euros for loan obligations until next Friday, according to today's Bloomberg article, which underlines that, among other things, an installment should be paid to…
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Lafazanis:"PAE cannot turn a blind eye to the private sector …

The Minister of Productive Reconstruction, Environment and Energy Panagiotis Lafazanis has once again issued a heavy accusation against RAE for the management of the ETMEAR increase issue (Special Gas Emissions Reduction Fee) …
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SEC: Primary surplus 0,3% the 2014 against a target 1,5%

Notice emphasizing that its primary surplus 2014 was limited to 0,3% of GDP, from 1,5% which was the goal, the Ministry of Finance issued on Monday afternoon. It is noted that the announcement overturns previous ones…
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Van Overtveldt: Fire against her negotiating tactics …

Athens has "annoyed" and "disappointed" its eurozone partners with its negotiating tactics, said the Belgian finance minister, who warned Greece that the single currency could face with…
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Economy: The stairs… come the government is looking for a political solution

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The stairs… come the government is looking for a political solution

The government and lenders are building their strategy in two completely different directions as the second week of negotiations begins. Athens, faced with a pressing need for liquidity, explores the scope for a political solution…
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"Window of opportunity" in Berlin

In a phone call he had yesterday with Al. Tsipras, Angela Merkel, he referred to the critical situation that has developed and added that it would be better to have a direct meeting. LABELS: Aiming to achieve what…
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Why did Merkel call Tsipras now?

Satisfaction, but without using high tones, expresses the Maximos Palace regarding the invitation addressed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and the agreement for their meeting in Berlin on…
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Graccident and Greek-German relations in the international spotlight …

The liquidity problems of the Greek economy, in the situation of Greek banks, to the possibility of an "accident" that could lead to a Grexit, but also the tense Greek-German relations are mentioned today, Monday…
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The arrangement for real estate auctions is completed

The arrangement for banning auctions until the end of the year by the Ministry of Economy is almost complete, according to information, and its submission to the Parliament in the coming days is not excluded. Based on information…
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Operators' reactions to the Special Gas Emissions Reduction Fee …

The publication of the decision of the Energy Regulatory Authority on the increase of ETMEAR causes reactions from the operators of renewable energy sources (Special Fee for the Reduction of Pollutant Gas Emissions), who argue that this end…
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TAIPED is renamed Public Wealth Fund

Deputy Minister of Finance Nadia Valavani clarified that in 30 to 45 a new draft law will come in a few days, which will precisely determine the operation of the new fund for privatizations. LABELS: The creation of the new…
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Varoufakis: "Insignificant" and "minor" liquidity problems …

"In the Greek government we are doing our best to ensure that all our creditors will get their money and at the same time that our pensioners and our partners will get their money on time" said the minister…
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The best way to prevent Grexident is to be prepared …

We better prepare for Greece's exit from the euro. This is the main conclusion of a "hard" article on the Greek economy signed by the well-known G. Munchau. The columnist does not even rule out the possibility…
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Greece is a spectator at the European "party"

The "money printing" as a whole 1,14 trillion. euro from the ECB has changed the investment map in the old continent, as it has diverted investment interest from the US, which until now was in the spotlight because of the offensive…
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Economy: C. Varoufakis: Schaeuble did not keep his word

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C. Varoufakis: Schaeuble did not keep his word

Yanis Varoufakis described Wolfgang Schäuble's recent statements as unfortunate in an interview with Alpha, accusing him of not keeping the word they had given each other not to make public what they discussed in private…
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Varoufakis: Schäuble never told me about Grexit – I don't know …

Speaking on Alpha TV, the Greek minister denied the information that the German finance minister suggested to his Greek counterpart Yanis Varoufakis that Greece leave the euro. "It never happens in the Eurogroup…
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C. Varoufakis: We will do everything to pay creditors as well …

"At the Greek government we are doing our best to ensure that all our creditors get their money and at the same time that our pensioners and our partners get their money on time", said the minister…
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Varoufakis: Those who try to divide me will fail …

The view that "enemies" are leaking that there are differences between himself and the prime minister and that they are trying to divide them, but they will fail, as he is very close to Alexis Tsipras, expressed Yanis Varoufakis.
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Maximos' messages inside and outside the borders

The message that there is no liquidity problem, payment of salaries and pensions and that Yanis Varoufakis enjoys the full support personally of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, the government sent yesterday. Yes, the Prime Minister…
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The economy is sinking – Fears of 250.000 young unemployed

By Thanasis Papadi. A ticking "bomb" in the foundations of the Greek economy, is the lack of liquidity for the market. Credit suffocation threatens many large and small and medium-sized enterprises with "lockdown", while her ghost returns…
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“Absolutely no problem with liquidity”

There is absolutely no problem with liquidity, said the prime minister immediately after his meeting with Yanis Varoufakis, outgoing of the Maximus palace, according to MEGA. Alexis Tsipras had a meeting with the minister today…
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C. Stathakis: The article about NSRF is inaccurate

The publication of Vimas about the alleged freezing of the NSRF is not only inaccurate, but totally beside the point, said the Minister of Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping & of Tourism Giorgos Stathakis commenting on a Vima publication, according to…
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Varoufakis: "Schäuble did not keep his word – ND left …

Displeased with Schäuble's statements, Yanis Varoufakis appeared in an interview on the morning news show of the Alpha television station, accusing him of not keeping the agreement they had given each other not to…
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Lafazanis: Increases in electricity bills are cancelled

The cancellation of the increases in electricity bills decided by the Energy Regulatory Authority with the increase of ETMEAR was announced by the Minister of Production Reconstruction in his statement today, of Environment and Energy Panagiotis…
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Economy: Small after all… basket of Treasuries

Small after all… basket of Treasuries

The report of Mr. Romania on the deliberate omission of property in the actuarial studies of the Funds continues to cause political strife and strife. In the letter of the National Actuarial Authority to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, where…
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Varoufakis proposes an alternative quantitative easing

An alternative quantitative easing (Quantitative Easing), which to be financed in percentage 100% with European Investment Bank bonds and the ECB to buy these bonds on the secondary market, suggested -according to the Italian…
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Maximus: There is no issue with April salaries and pensions

Absolutely reassuring, regarding the payment of salaries and pensions for the month of April, government sources appear, commenting on reports that speak of "dangers" and a black hole 2 billion euros in its surplus 2014.
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Xydakis: The excavation at Amphipolis is a huge project

"This is a huge project, which at the moment is taking the breaths it needs" he said about the excavation work on the Kasta hill of Amphipolis, the deputy minister, Nikos Xydakis, who was in the area today and was given a tour, …
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What does the Regulatory Authority say about the increase in PPC in favor of RES?

RAE is obliged by law to revise ETMEAR twice a year "as long as this is required for the balancing of the RES and CHP Special Account", the Authority states in today's announcement. He also adds that for the latter…
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The background to the Panaritis revelation that the lenders …

An uproar has been caused since Thursday night, from the moment, that is, when the first information about the revelations made by Yanis Varoufakis, one of his advisors, began to come to light, Elena Panaritis, for the negotiations of…
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National: Finansbank is an investment option with its expansion …

In 4,5 di. The capitalization of Finansbank will rise to EUR 6.19% and will reach the level of the capitalization of NBG-6.19% after the IPO process that will take place in April. Around the end of March, the…
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Against SYRIZA-ND for the increases in PPC

A war between the government and official opposition was caused by the impending increases in PPC bills with the Minister of Production Reconstruction, P. Lafazani to attack the Energy Regulatory Authority (RAE) making a speech…
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Actions and not promises from Greece is requested by J. Juniper

"We want action, deeds, not just promises. After the Eurogroup, he will see how the disbursements can be made" states the vice-president of the Commission Jirki Katainen in the newspaper "RealNews" and emphasizes that: "Talks started to…
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Schäuble: Passwords don't help, they need truths

According to the German Minister of Finance, responsible leadership should try to bring the population's expectations into harmony with reality (photo. file). A- A A+. shortlink. Share on Google+…
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Economy:Euroinsight: Merkel does not rule out "unorthodox solutions"

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Euroinsight: Merkel does not rule out "unorthodox solutions" to …

Cited official in Berlin, Euroinsight claims Angela Merkel is concerned about the geopolitical consequences of a Greek exit from the Eurozone and thus does not rule out "unorthodox solutions" that would prevent a Grexit…
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Tsipras: There will be an honest compromise – Schultz: Plan for …

Junker: There is no progress, but the EU is trying to contribute to it – Meetings of the Prime Minister with the president of the European Parliament and Jean-Claude Juncker – Meeting with M. Sweetie. PUBLICATION: 10:04 | LAST…
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The B. Schäuble does not rule out the possibility “Grace”

German Finance Minister Schäuble and his Austrian counterpart Schelling, they left open the possibility of an "accident" that could lead to Greece's exit from the euro. Speaking on Austrian radio, B. Schäuble…
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Varoufakis: Suspension of some of his pre-election promises …

In his statements, Yanis Varoufakis at an economic forum held in Lake Como, stated that we can suspend the implementation of some of our campaign promises, in order to build trust with partners and…
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Tsipras: We will find the solutions soon – Junker: I don't want to …

The optimism that "in the end there will be an honest compromise" as Greece has the political will to find a solution soon, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras expressed from Brussels, during the meetings he had with the president…
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Varoufakis: "Delay or Suspension of Commitments"

A message that the government will not immediately proceed with the full implementation of its pre-election announcements was sent yesterday, from Italy, the Greek Minister of Finance, Yanis Varoufakis. Σύμφωνα με την κρατική τηλεόραση της Ιταλίας, Rai News, Mr..
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Υπουργείο Οικονομικών: Δεν μπήκαμε στο δίλημμα αν πρέπει να

To clarify any doubts that have been created by the alalum that preceded after the revelations of Elena Panaritis mainly regarding a proposal submitted before the meeting of the Brussels Group in Brussels for non-payment…
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The entire legislation on the 100 installments

Article 1 Regulation installments and exemptions. 1 Certified debts to the Tax Administration, according to the Tax Procedure Code (K.F.D.), τον Κώδικα Είσπραξης Δημοσίων Εσόδων (Κ.Ε.Δ.Ε.) και τον Τελωνειακό Κώδικα, δύνανται να ρυθμίζονται, …
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Stournaras: Κίνδυνος εκτροχιασμού της οικονομίας λόγω

Νέα αυστηρή προειδοποίηση, on the effects of prolonged uncertainty on the economy and the risk of "losing the sacrifices of the Greek people", addressed the governor of the Bank of Greece (TtE) Yannis Stournaras speaking yesterday to…
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Sidenor: Increased sales of €822.1 million. the 2014

The Sidenor group noted an improvement in its sizes 2014, compared to the previous year, in an unfavorable environment for the Greek economy and the construction industry, as well as for the steel sector internationally. According to a related announcement, …
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