pension reforms
Economy
IMF's Poul Thomsen: It Will be Several Years Before Greece Returns to Pre-Crisis Levels
"It will take many years and additional reforms, which are not currently on the negotiating table, until Greece returns to pre-crisis levels," said Poul Thomsen, European Affairs Director for the International Monetary Fund, at a press conference in Washington...
Economy
Creditors Leave Athens With No Breakthrough in Talks
Creditors' teams left Athens on Thursday without a breakthrough in negotiations, as all the "hot" issues remain open, making a staff level agreement (SLA) before the March 20 Eurogroup almost impossible.
New meetings on the bailout program review are necessary...
Economy
Eurogroup Demands De-politicization of Greek Public Administration
After a short two-day break so the technical teams can prepare the ground work, negotiation talks between Greek officials and the representatives of the quartet institutions are again under way, with the Greek government hoping for an agreement before...
Economy
Most Representatives of Greek Farmers Opt for Dialogue with Greek PM
The month-long mass protests by Greek farmers against pension reform that have paralyzed much of the country appear to have entered a new stage as most of their representatives have opted for talks with the government. However, some unions...
Greece
Greek Farmers, Workers and Professionals Prepare for Strikes Against Pension and Tax Reforms
A series of strikes and protest rallies by workers, farmers and professionals against upcoming pension and tax reforms has started on Wednesday in Greece with farmers symbolically occupying the headquarters of the Farmers Social Security Organization (OGA).
Lawyers and bailiffs...
Economy
Greek Farmers to Block Highways Protesting Tax Hikes
Greek farmers are preparing to block national highways in January, when the bills on tax hikes and security fund reforms will be tabled in parliament.
Farmer unions from all over Greece met on Sunday and decided to coordinate protest rallies....