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WEBThe issue of Greeks’ wages and spending power has become a thorn in the government’s side - aside from some data and research that place Greece at the bottom of EU tables in terms of real wages and purchasing power parity, the current administration has repeatedly pledged a rise of the average wage in Greece to 1,500 by the end of the term, currently standing just above 1,200 euros.
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WEBMay 27, 2024 — Greece’s own energy dependency on exporting countries grew from 68 per cent in 2010 to 74 per cent in 2021, largely because of a policy-driven “dash for gas” which had been in progress since the early 90s. Greece produces no natural gas of its own. The role of Russian pipeline gas - which represented 85 percent of fossil gas imports as ...
Greek Politics - MacroPolis
WEBPM deploys ministers to soothe restive MPs as ND feels pressure from hard right 26/09/2024 - 13:15. On his return from a week of diplomatic engagements at the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is embarking on a charm offensive to try and placate rebels within New Democracy, as fresh polling confirms the ascendancy of parties to its right.
Greek fiscal deficits and debt since 2000 | MacroPolis
WEBDec 3, 2021 — Greece ran a cumulative deficit of €267 billion over the period 2000-2020. The biggest deficits were accumulated during the period 2000-2010 of some €176 billion; the decade thereafter saw deficits of €91 billion during the programs. The discrepancy between the increase in the stock of debt and the cumulative flows of all the deficits is ...
Statistics - MacroPolis
WEBMacropolis provides you a unique service that brings together all the key statistical releases related to the Greek economy. This section allows visitors to view past releases from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), the Bank of Greece, Finance Ministry and others. It provides a calendar so you can see when upcoming announcements are due.
A Greek form of Triangulation | MacroPolis
WEBJan 26, 2024 — Triangulation is a term that has been in use in political strategy since the 1990s. It is attributed to the then US President Bill Clinton’s chief political adviser, William Morris. It involved his boss cherry picking positions and policies from the right and left and then placing himself above both wings of the political spectrum to appeal ...
Weak exports to EU markets drive 9.6 pct rise in 7M trade deficit
WEBSep 6, 2024 — Weak exports to EU markets drive 9.6 pct rise in 7M trade deficit. Economy Macroeconomy 06/09/2024 - 13:07 Tags: ELSTAT, Trade. Photo via Flickr https://flic.kr/p/oDf3bQ. Greece’s trade deficit recorded a rise of 6.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in July, after a drop of 9.8 percent in June, according to …
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WEBUsed passenger vehicles boost car sales in July for 13.8 pct rise 09/08/2024 - 13:57. Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 13.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) in July, after a rise of 3.6 percent in June, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday.
Economy - MacroPolis
WEBData underlines Greece still has big wage gap to bridge 03/10/2024 - 12:37. The issue of Greeks’ wages and spending power has become a thorn in the government’s side - aside from some data and research that place Greece at the bottom of EU tables in terms of real wages and purchasing power parity, the current administration has repeatedly pledged a rise of the average wage in Greece to ...
Politics - MacroPolis
WEBSYRIZA consumed by new leadership drama as PASOK rubber stamps candidacies 10/09/2024 - 10:33. Although Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a raft of measures and initiatives over the weekend, the dramatic developments at SYRIZA and the next stage in the leadership race at PASOK have overshadowed the package unveiled by the New Democracy leader.