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'The smooth development of economic policy without negative political surprises, and the timely completion of the next evaluation of the programme can contribute to the further stabilisation of expectations'

The European Commission believes that the third evaluation of Greece's fiscal programme will conclude smoothly, hopefully by early January 2018, but some form of external supervision after the end of the current programme in August appears to be on the cards.

The Greek public sector was, is, and as it seems will be for some time to come, a world champion in bureaucracy.

According to new evidences Greek state services have sent back secretly to Turkey three military that are being accused and tried for participating in the Turkish coup d'état attempt against Tayyip Erdoğan.

Greek governments’ plans include a radical liberal financial policy with a simultaneous left turn in an effort to reapproach those who voted SYRIZA in 2015.

Minister of Finance has decided a further loosening of capital controls in Greece concerning the cash limit on bank account withdrawals as well as the opening of new accounts.

More than 70 companies have already applied for the out-of-court mechanism electronic platform

The madness about how we entered in memorandums is still being carried on having the approval of Justice.

According to the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE) the Economic Sentiment Indicator has been satisfyingly improved reaching 98,2 points (from 94) which is the highest level after February 2015.

Almost five centuries ago, in 20 March 1602 , the Dutch parliament signed in Amsterdam the decree for the establishment of "United East Indies Company".

Government’s financial staff feels optimistic about the first attempt of returning to internationan bond markets.

Greece’s returning to bond markets after three painful years is one more step towards normality. However many more steps are needed.

Prime minister’s accepting – for the first time – that he made big mistakes, could be an act of bravery. Unfortunately this happened with a big delay

The prime minister, trying to pay adequate attention to the huge problem of unemployment, visited the ministry of Labour.

Without a doubt closing the second review of the programme was a step of progress in the effort of taking the country out of the crisis.

The country entrusted in mr. Georgiou’s hands a very difficult mission

Cypriot leadership has an organized plan

During the third trimester of 2015 economic activity in Greece reached the bottom. However many believed that this could create a base of new expectations for development.

European Commision suggested ,today Wednesday, that EU should end disciplinary procedures for excessive deficit against Greece

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras gave a briefing to Greek Parliament over the recent negotiations for Cyprus issue.