economy | | - Part 2

EU – China summit focuses on political and economic relations

12/07/2016 ENstaff China, economy, energy, EU, investments, politics, summit, transports

The 18th bilateral summit between the EU and China takes place on 12-13 July in Beijing. Discussions focus on political and economic relations as well as global and regional issues.

european union

Ecofin decides sanctions against Portugal and Spain

12/07/2016 ENstaff deficit, ECOFIN, economy, EU, Portugal, sanctions, Spain

Ecofin found that Portugal and Spain had not taken effective action in response to its recommendations on measures to correct their excessive deficits.

econ/biz

IMF on Greece’s reform priorities, progress

08/07/2016 ENstaff crisis, economy, Greece, IMF, labour market, structural reforms, unemployment

IMF: Greece’s reform priorities: Preserve and further expand labour market flexibility; foster competition in service and product markets; improve the business environment.

econ/biz

EBRD adopts strategy for Greece

26/06/2016 ENstaff commerce, EBRD, economy, EU, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Union, financial sector, infrastructure, investments, SMEs

The Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has adopted a strategy for Greece, which sets out the Bank’s priorities for its investment activities in the country.

econ/biz european union

ESM Board of Directors approves €7.5 billion disbursement to Greece

17/06/201618/06/2016 ENstaff economy, ESM, Greece

The country will use the €7.5 billion to meet debt servicing obligations and to help clear domestic arrears.

european union

Growth continues in the Eurozone – ECB

02/06/2016 ENstaff Draghi, ECB, economic policy, economy, Eurozone, investments

Euro area real GDP increased by 0.5%, quarter on quarter, in the first quarter of 2016, after 0.3% in the last quarter of 2015. Growth continues to be supported by domestic demand, while being dampened by weak exports.

econ/biz

Greek economy: growth to return in second half 2016; OECD Outlook

01/06/2016 ENstaff crisis, economy, forecasts, Greece, growth, investments, OECD, recession

OECD on Greece: “Growth is projected to turn positive in the second half of 2016, after a deap and prolonged recession, as recovering confidence boosts investments and consumption and improved competitiveness raises exports…”

foreign affairs

Greek – Russian talks focus on economy, entepreunership, tourism

28/05/201630/05/2016 ENstaff Alexis Tsipras, economy, Greece, Russia, tourism, trade, Vladimir Putin

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and President of Vladimir Putin signed a joint Declaration of the Government of Russia and the Government of Greece.

foreign affairs

Meeting of the Greek-Russian Joint Interministerial Committee in Thessaloniki

16/05/201616/05/2016 ENstaff agriculture, Dimitris Mardas, economy, energy, Greece, Maksim Sokolov, Russia

Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Mardas and Maksim Sokolov, Transport Minister of the Russian Federation met to discuss the progress that has been made in various sectors of bilateral economic cooperation.

econ/biz

Posidonia Conference Programme gives pause for thought to global shipping leadership

10/05/201610/05/2016 ENstaff economy, Greece, Posidonia 2015, shipping industry

With over 40 confirmed conferences, seminars, workshops and press conferences covering every aspect of shipping, organisers have expanded venue facilities to meet strong delegate demand.

interviews people

Ambassador of Norway:”The challenge for the Greek economy is its competitive edge and its business climate” [interview]

07/06/2016 ENstaff

The Ambassador of Norway in Athens, His Excellency Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, spoke to EmbassyNews.net and commented on the current developments in Greek and European politics, the economy and the refugee crisis.