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A Year After Bailout Exit, Commission Says Greece Making Progress

The European Commission issued a statement, marking the one-year anniversary of Greece’s exit from a nearly eight-year-long aid program.

Posted On 21 Aug 2019

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Tsipras: ‘Liberation Day’ for Post-bailout Greece

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras described August 20, as a day of liberation for Greece, as the country completed its nearly eight-year rescue period.

Posted On 21 Aug 2018

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Greece Exits Bailout Era Amid Uncertainty, Betting on Regaining Trust

August 20 marks Greece’s exit from a nearly eight-year-long aid program.

Posted On 20 Aug 2018

, By Maria Paravantes

Valdis Dombrovskis, vice-president for the Euro and Social Dialogue and Pierre Moscovici, European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs. Photo Source: European Union , 2018 / Benas Gerdziunas

EU Approves of ‘Enhanced Surveillance’ for Post-bailout Greece

The European Commission presented an “enhanced surveillance" framework in order to support Greece in its post-bailout efforts to return to “normalcy”.

Posted On 11 Jul 2018

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European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici. Photo Source: @ Pierre Moscovici

Minister Calls on Moscovici to Include Greek Tourism in EU Budget Planning

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura called on European Commissioner Pierre Moscovici to include Greek tourism in the planning of the EU budget beyond 2020.

Posted On 04 Jul 2018

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Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the IMF; Pierre Moscovici, European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs; Mario Centeno, President of the Eurogroup; and Klaus Regling, European Stability Mechanism Managing Director. Copyright: European Union

Greece Gets Eurogroup Green Light to Exit Debt Program

Greece will receive its final 15-billion-euro bailout tranche after successfully completing its fourth assessment and will exit its nearly eight-year-long aid program on August 20.

Posted On 22 Jun 2018

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European Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici. © European Union, Photo: Lukasz Kobus

Moscovici: No More Bailout Plans for Greece, Just Supervision

Greece will leave bailout programs behind and move ahead with growth under surveillance, according to European Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici.

Posted On 17 Apr 2018

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European Commission Calls on Greece to Explain Yacht Taxation

Greece is among three countries that will be required to provide evidence that it is abiding by value-added tax (VAT) rules in the private boat sector.

Posted On 12 Mar 2018

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Fourth Tranche for Greece Hinges on Hellinikon Project Approval

The Hellinikon investment project, set to be developed at the former Athens airport, is still hinging on the approval of the Council of State.

Posted On 20 Feb 2018

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Interview – Yiannis Retsos: SETE will Give Greek Tourism a Voice in Brussels

SETE President Yiannis Retsos is setting the bar high and moving beyond Greek borders to highlight the importance of Greek tourism.

Posted On 14 Feb 2018

, By Nikos Krinis

Athens, Greece. Photo Source: http://www.athensattica.gr

UBS: Greece Set for Bailout Exit ‘Healthier’ than Expected

Greece is set to exit its bailout program and move towards growth in 2018 and 2019, according to a report by Swiss financial services provider UBS.

Posted On 09 Feb 2018

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SETE Chief Meets EU’s Moscovici, Highlights Importance of Greek Tourism

Greek Tourism Confederation President Yiannis Retsos held a meeting in Athens with European Economic and Financial Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici.

Posted On 08 Feb 2018

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Moscovici Sees a Stronger Greece Regaining Market Trust

European Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said growth has returned, jobs are being created and investors are again expressing interest in Greece.

Posted On 27 Sep 2017

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Commission: EU on Path to Recovery 10 Years After Crisis, Greece Still Getting Aid

Ten years after the start of the crisis, Greece is the only EU member state out of eight still receiving financial assistance, the European Commission said.

Posted On 22 Aug 2017

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