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Economy
BoG Governor Stournaras Warns: Delays in Evaluation Adversely Affects Greek Economy
Governor of the Bank of Greece Yannis Stournaras has once again requested the immediate completion of the second evaluation, warning that delays bring into question "every single goal this year -- development, fiscal and financial."
This could be considered the...
Economy
BoG Governor Urges Greece and Creditors to Compromise Before It's too Late
Governor of the Bank of Greece, Yannis Stournaras, said on Monday, that time is running out for bailout review talks and stressed that Athens and its creditors must complete the country's bailout review by February's end.
"Bailout review talks are...
Economy
Greek FinMin Tsakalotos: 'There Will Be Victories and Defeats in the Negotiation'
Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos expressed optimism that the government will overcome the obstacle of the negotiations with the creditors, on Sunday January 3rd, in an interview with Kathimerini.
“In the negotiations there will be victories and defeats,” he said...
Economy
Guardian: 'It Could Take 100 Years to Raise 50bn' – A Plan Destined to Fail
The British Guardian recently published an article about the new 50-billion-euro fund that will be set up to arrange privatizations in Greece. However, the reporters, Jennifer Ranking and Helena Smith, do not appear optimistic, about the plan, since they...
Greece
Greek Energy Minister Lafazanis: 'Greek PM Needs to Take Back The Agreement'
Greek Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis called on the government and the Greek Prime Minister to take back the agreement, before any final decisions are made by the parliament, in a written statement.
“Greece had an alternative to the agreement. The...
Economy
Foreign Media Reports After Greek PM Tsipras Called for Referendum
Today's Eurogroup has taken dramatic proportions since, according to foreign news agencies, Greece’s place in the Eurozone is now at stake. German newspaper Handelsblatt reported that the Finance Ministers will not accept the Greek bailout program extension. “While long queues...
Economy
Eurogroup Meeting Suspended Without Reaching Agreement
While European leaders are preparing for the summit, the European finance ministers Eurogroup started its second meeting in less than 24 hours. Both sides presented their reform proposals, however they were not able to reach an agreement and resolve...
Greece
White House Urges Greece and Lenders to Close Deal
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest on Tuesday expressed his optimism that Greece and its creditors will reach a deal and market instability will be avoided.
Asked on the course of the negotiations between Athens and the EU institutions, Earnest...