greek economy

econ/biz

EWG approves the disbursement of 7.5 bn euros to Greece

09/06/201609/06/2016 ENstaff Euroworking Group, greek economy, Greek review

The Euroworking Group’s decision on the review of Greece’s economic program was poisitive.

opinion

Greece and the can [opinion]

06/06/2016 Konstantinos M. Pantzios debt relief, greek economy, Memorandum, review

Developments in Brussels regarding to the review of the Greek program, were marked by the words of a senior European Commission executive who said that “the can was kicked forward”.

european union foreign affairs

Eurogroup unlocks further financial assistance to Greece

25/05/2016 ENstaff EU, Eurgroup, Greece, greek economy, IMF

The staff-level agreement between Greece and the institutions contains a package of reforms to be implemented by Greece, and an additional contingency mechanism.

opinion

Two unfortunate words [opinion]

23/05/2016 Konstantinos M. Pantzios Eurozone, greek economy, Greek government, Greek review

There is a tendency for some words to be frequently used at times, as a result of the financial crisis, with the latest being the word, “cutter”.

opinion

The Adventure of Rationality [opinion]

12/05/2016 Konstantinos M. Pantzios Alexis Tsipras, Eurogroup, European Union, first review, greek economy, Kyriakos Mitsotakis

European Day on May 9th has been a landmark, since the decisions taken by the Eurogroup will put an end to the review process and give the green light for the disbursement of EU funds towards Greece.

opinion

Governmental programming [opinion]

04/05/2016 Konstantinos M. Pantzios Alexis Tsipras, debt crisis, Eurogroup, greek economy, Greek review

The Greek government’s plans – after the review is completed – seem very interesting. The first thing the government should to do is to fulfill its financial obligations towards the public and private sector.

ECB Board Members - Benoît Cœuré, Mario Draghi, Peter Praet, Sabine Lautenschlaeger, Vitor Constancio, Yves Mersch

econ/biz european union

Draghi: “Greece and its people need growth”

28/04/201628/04/2016 ENstaff Bild, ECB, greek economy, Greek reforms, Mario Draghi

The President of the ECB, in an interview with “Bild” said that “Greece has implemented many reforms in the past few months and is committed to the path of reform”.

econ/biz european union

Eurogroup: “No Greek deal – talks to be continued”

23/04/201624/04/2016 ENstaff debt relief, Euclid Tsakalotos, Eurogroup, first review, greek economy, IMF, Jeroen Dijsselbloem

In a press release the Eurogroup said that an agreement would be possible in the next few days and, if so, stands ready to reconvene in an extraordinary meeting to agree on the next steps towards the closing of the first review.

opinion

The apotheosis of Accountancy [opinion]

18/04/201618/04/2016 Konstantinos M. Pantzios debt crisis, EU, Eurozone, Greek debt, greek economy, IMF

Negotiations with Greece’s lenders will be completed by the end of this month, barring any unforseen circumstances. The Greek government will then be able to start the process of the country’s debt restructure.

in brief

Kantor Management Consultants releases report on Greek Horticulture Sector

01/02/2016 ENstaff Embassy of the Netherlands, farming, greek economy, Greek horticulture sector

The report entitled “GREECE – Developments in the Greek Horticulture Sector: Greenhouses and Agro logistics” was commissioned by the Embassy of the Netherlands.

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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.