Commission forecasts euro area growth of 1.6% and EU growth of 1.8% in 2016

Commission forecasts euro area growth of 1.6% and EU growth of 1.8% in 2016

04/05/2016 ENstaff economic outlook, EU, European Commission, Eurozone, Pierre Moscovici

“Growth in Europe is holding up despite a more difficult global environment”, said Pierre Moscovici, Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs.

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

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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”.

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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.

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PM Tsipras: ‘Greece’s economy is on the threshold of exiting the crisis’ – interview with Euronews

22/04/2016 ENstaff crisis, debt, deficit, economy, Euronews, fiscal policy, Greece, interview, Tripras

Greek economy is just one step away from a recovery but needs debt relief, not further austerity, to overcome its crisis for good, Prime Minister Alexis Tspiras told Euronews in an interview.

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Stage set for opening debate at Posidonia

21/04/2016 ENstaff business, innovation, Posidonia 2016, shipping, TradeWinds Shipowners Forum

Shipping executives from around the world make their plans to converge on Athens for the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum during the second week in June.

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The “StartTel Aviv 2016” competition promotes Greek start-ups

13/04/201613/04/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Israel, Greece, Israel, start-ups, StartTel Aviv 2016

The “StartTel Aviv 2016” is organized for the second time in Greece and aims at promoting start-ups and the cooperation between Greece and Israel on innovation.

econ/biz

IMF on global economy

13/04/2016 ENstaff economy, fiscal policy, growth, IMF, structural reforms, unemployment, WEO

Global growth continues, but at a sluggish pace that leaves the world economy more exposed to risks, says the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO).

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“Exports and Investments in South Africa”

12/04/201612/04/2016 ENstaff business, economy, Embassy of South Africa, investments, South Africa, trade

The South African Embassy in Athens is co-organizing a conference on the economic prospects of the country, as well as the opportunities offered in commerce and trade.

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Exposec-Defenseworld: Greece at the center of geopolitical changes

11/04/2016 ENstaff American- Hellenic Chamber of Conference, Exposec-Defenseworld, Symeon G. Tsomokos S.A.

Exposec-Defenseworld has been established as an important dialogue forum between experts to generate solutions to major defense and security issues.

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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.