Farmers' demands and govt red lines keep Greece in deadlock
The confrontation between Greece’s government and protesting farmers remains unresolved, with both sides hardening their positions.
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Eurogroup presidency hailed as pinnacle of recovery as OPEKEPE hearings descend into turmoil
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Import prices contract again in Oct with 2.4 pct drop
Greece’s import price index resumed the contraction in October, with a drop of 2.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 0.4 percent increase in the previous month, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Thursday.
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Electricity propels 6.4 pct YoY jump in Oct industrial production
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Farmers anger resonates with public as government struggles to resolve dispute
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Farmers’ protests escalate as political veterans express concerns about democracy
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RRF promise fades as growth outlook weakens
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CPI accelerates to 2.4 pct YoY in Nov, housing costs up 3.7 pct
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