How the world sees Greece
Greece’s banks are on sturdy capital ground, and if any capital injections are needed, the sum should not exceed 3.5 billion euros, Morgan Stanley notes in a new report. Morgan Stanley analysts also stated that recent share price corrections in the local ... ...
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According to the OECD data, Greece has the highest rate of overweight and obese children (aged 5-17) in the world, followed by Italy, U.S. and ...
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The owner of the Jewelry Lab inside the Mall at Greece Ridge is wondering how mall security did not notice three men -- who were masked -- enter the ...
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by Associated Press Carter wins 100 meters in Stockholm meet Associated Press - 21 August 2014 15:40-04:00 STOCKHOLM (AP) — Nesta Carter of Jamaica was the only sprinter to dip below 10 seconds as he won the men's 100 meters at the DN Galan Diamond League meet on Thursday. Carter clocked 9.96 to beat Keston Bledman of Trinidad and Tobago, who finished in 10.09. Britain's Chijindu Ujah was third in 10.10 on a chilly track in Stockholm. Olympic champion Allyson Felix beat U.S. teammates Tori Bowie and Joanna Atkins to win the women's 200 in 22.85 seconds. Queen Harrison easily won the women's 100 hurdles while Ethiopia's Muktar Edris set the fastest time of the year in the men's 5,000 with 12:54.83. In the upset of the evening, Konstadinos Filippidis of Greece won the men's pole vault after world record holder Renaud Lavillenie missed all three attempts at 5.60 meters. News Topics: Sports, Men's track and field, Women's track and field, Track and field, Men's sports, Women's sports People, Places and Companies: Nesta Carter, Allyson Felix, Queen Harrison, Renaud Lavillenie, Stockholm, Sweden, Western Europe, Europe Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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General Mills' Yoplait has been trying to catch to Chobani in the Greek yogurt market. Their competition has extended into a battle over advertising ...
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The parking lot of the Greek Banquet Hall at 70 Harder Drive will be transformed into a high energy Greek experience on Saturday, September 6.
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Magnitude, ML 3.3. Region, GREECE. Date time, 2014-08-21 11:13:38.9 UTC. Location, 38.29 N ; 20.45 E. Depth, 16 km. Distances, 288 km W of ...
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Das Greek New Testament in der 5. Auflage (#UBS5) ist online: http://www.bibelwissenschaft.de/online-bibeln/greek-new-testament-ubs5/lesen-im- ...
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Magnitude, ML 3.3. Region, GREECE. Date time, 2014-08-21 11:13:38.9 UTC. Location, 38.29 N ; 20.45 E. Depth, 16 km. Distances, 288 km W of ...
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How you say something matters as much as, like, what you say. If you want to get your ideas across, then pay attention to certain controversial speech habits becoming increasingly more common. Mumbling or speaking too fast will clearly hamper your message, while others may or may not cause a problem, depending on whom you ask. Below, we discuss six of the most common trends: 1. Vocal fry Speakers who exhibit vocal fry drop their voices down to the lowest pitches, causing their vocal cords to flutter, resulting in a creaking sound. Although the habit has been around for decades, no one knows exactly why people use it. Some call it a voice disorder, while others suggest that people, especially women, use it to sound assertive or sexy. A recent study found that vocal fry makes people, especially young women, less likely to land a job. After listening to recordings of both men and women speaking with and without vocal fry, participants who reported making hiring judgments preferred normal voices 87% of the time. But some linguists say the research was inaccurate and that vocal fry is common and generally harmless. Although clearly auto-tuned, pop artist Kesha's voice gives a solid example of vocal fry. Listen as her voice creaks as she sings. 2. Uptalking Uptalking occurs when people raise their inflection at the end of declarative sentences as if they were questions. The term was reportedly invented in 1993 by New York University journalism professor James Gorman, who wrote a humorous article about his students' use of it. Associated with the valley girl stereotype, uptalking is often seen as annoying and symbolic of a lack of intelligence or confidence. But a recent study suggests a more complex conclusion. Sociologist Thomas Linneman of the College of William and Mary analyzed 100 episodes of "Jeopardy" and found that all the contestants uptalked sometimes. He also noted higher-scoring women did it more, while the opposite was true for men. Linneman argues that the professional world penalizes women for coming off too confident, so they have learned to compensate by uptalking. While still controversial today, uptalk became a national phenomenon in the mid-1990s. Below, it appears in a 1994 segment from news anchor Connie Chung: 3. Beginning sentences with "so" So people are always starting sentences with "so" lately. To some people, that's a problem. Fast Company's Hunter Thurman wrote that a speaker's use of "so" indicates something rehearsed and dumbed-down. As a result, the addition alienates audiences. Also, the word does not have a clear grammatical function at the beginning of a sentence. Some linguists, however, defend the habit. Galina Bolden, associate professor of communication at Rutgers University, told Business Insider that "so" at the start of a sentence often marks the beginning of a new topic that one of the parties wants to discuss, often called an "interactional agenda." "It communicates that the speaker is interested in or concerned about the recipient," Bolden said. "It also invokes prior conversations between the speaker and the recipient, drawing on their relationship history." As we've noted before, Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates this habit all the time, as he does in his ALS ice bucket challenge: 4. Saying "um" and "uh" Sounds like "um" and "uh," also known as fillers, often appear in our conversations. Nearly every language includes them in different forms, hinting at some universal meaning. Unfortunately, they can make speakers seem ill prepared. In his 1995 paper, "Does It Hurt To Say Um?" Nicholas Christenfeld surveyed listeners and determined that audiences not only notice the appearance of "ums" in speech but also that the sound negatively affects their opinions of the speaker. People apparently didn't start complaining about "um," however, until the emergence of voice recording, as Mental Floss reports on Michael Erard's book "Um...: Slips, Stumbles, and Verbal Blunders, and What They Mean." While ancient Greek and Latin transcripts do not include these breaks in speech, people most likely still used them. Even so, many linguists believe these sounds serve purposes and even follow rules. For example, in a 2002 study, Herbert Clarke and Jean Fox Tree determined that speakers use "uh" and "um" to introduce minor and major delays, respectively, in speech, especially while explaining complex topics. If these sounds tend to fill moments of thinking, logic would suggest careful preparation could eliminate them. In this interview with Taylor Swift, splicing her "ums" together fills nearly three minutes of video. 5. Saying "like" The frequent insertion of "like" into sentences where it doesn't serve a clear purpose appears to have gained popularity. Moon Unit Zappa highlighted the habit's spread in Southern California with her 1982 hit "Valley Girl," as did Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) in the 1995 movie "Clueless." Overusing "like" is often considered ineloquent and immature, and consensus suggests avoiding it in professional situations like job interviews and presentations. While many consider this type of "like" a filler word, linguists also note it can serve purposes, making it a discourse marker — a signal meant to help a listener understand the message. Recent research has also shown that the controversial use of "like" doesn't necessarily correlate with a lack of intelligence. A 2014 study from the University of Texas, titled "Um ... Who Like Says You Know, found that conscientious people — those who are thoughtful and more aware of their surroundings — more often use discourse markers, such as "like." These additions imply the speakers' desire to share and rephrase their opinions to recipients. The study also affirmed that young women most frequently say "like." As early as 1991, researchers began studying the purpose of "like" as a replacement for a qualified "say." For example, "He was like, 'no,'" implies the quoted speaker thought about saying no or implied a no without actually speaking one. That makes the sentence intrinsically different from, "He said, 'no.'" But when used to excess, arbitrary insertions of "like" clearly pose a problem, as Justin Bieber demonstrates: 6. Clearing your throat Clearing the throat is a sign of uncertainty, nervousness, or annoyance, which is found even in chimpanzee populations. It's a bad idea for multiple reasons. First of all, the action interrupts a speaker's delivery and can irritate audiences. Second, clearing your throat, theoretically meant to remove or loosen phlegm, actually just inflames the vocal cords and causes more phlegm. Repeated clearing can also cause permanent damage to the vocal cords, Dr. Brian Rotskoff at Clarity Allergy Center in Chicago told The Daily Mail. Third, once someone starts clearing his or her throat, the more they feel they need to. "Your throat and vocal cords take repeated abuse with constant clearing," Rotskoff said. "The resulting inflammation only reinforces the urge to clear, and the cycle continues." The popular animated show "Family Guy" poked fun at the trend. In a well-known skit, three men's throat-clearing escalates into a full-blown screaming match. SEE ALSO: The 24 Words Most Known To Only Men Or Women Join the conversation about this story »
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A Super Puma helicopter of the Greek Air Force saved 15 Syrian immigrants found on a boat 75 nautical miles southeast of the island of Rhodes in the Dodecanese on Thursday. The 15 Syrians aboard the vessel were transferred in Rhodes and are all reportedly in good health. Greece is considered the main point of entry to the European Union. The number of immigrants — especially from the Middle East — attempting to enter Greece has recently increased due to the Syrian war and tensions in the surrounding areas. Thousands of immigrants have lost their lives trying to cross the Aegean on rickety boats.
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Pottery decorated with zigzag motifs was found in an ancient Greek tomb, in the city of Corinth in southern Greece. The tomb, dating back approximately 2,800 years, was built between 800 B.C. and 760 B.C., a time when Corinth was emerging as a major power and Greeks were building colonies on the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea. The tomb consists of a shaft and burial pit that includes a limestone sarcophagus of about 5.8 feet long, 2.8 feet wide and 2.1 feet high. When the archaeologists opened the sarcophagus, they discovered a single individual buried inside, with just a few pieces of bones. Excavation revealed several pottery vessels and a niche, sealed with a limestone slab, containing 13, mostly intact, vessels. The discoveries were decorated with wavy, zigzag lines and meandering patterns that look like a maze. This style of pottery was popular at the time and archaeologists often refer to the era as Greece’s “Geometric” period. The fact that the tomb included a sarcophagus and many vessels shows that the occupant was wealthy. Research revealed that the majority of the vessels were manufactured in Corinth, except two that were imported from Athens. The tomb was discovered in 2006 during excavations by the American School of Classical Studies in an area near Corinth called the Panayia Field. Four other tombs had been found close to this tomb before 2006.
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This year’s World Economic Forum is set to take place in Tianjin, China and will be attended by Enterprise Greece. The annual meeting is held on September 10-12 and strives to promote the future of both society and business. More than 1,500 premiers ...
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Archaeologists excavating a large burial mound in northern Greece that has captivated the public's imagination have asked politicians and others seeking guided tours of the site to leave them in peace. The Culture Ministry appealed Thursday for "understanding" while the Amphipolis excavation proceeds. The partially uncovered tomb from the end of Greek warrior-king Alexander the Great's reign ...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 6.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 77 games for the Bucks during his rookie season after being drafted 15th ...
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Sphinxes Emerge From Huge Ancient Greek Tomb .... They would have been 6.5 feet high with their heads, the Greek Culture Ministry said in a ...
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The winning team in the Student Entrepreneurship category of Cyprus’ first Digital Championship 2013-2014 received an international distinction at the Imagine Cup 2014, held by Microsoft for the 12th consecutive year. This year’s competition took place in Seattle, US, with the participation of 34 teams from 34 countries. Imagine Cup, with the slogan “Dream it, Build it, Live it,” is aiming to promote new ideas, encourage students to exceed their limits and discover their current and future potential. The Greek-Cypriot team from the University of Nicosia presented LADYBUG, an innovative application that allows households to monitor the electricity consumption of every device in the home through an internet-based platform and a special mobile application, which also proposes ways to save energy. Cyprus’ Digital Champion congratulated the Greek-Cypriot team for winning the Facebook Creativity Award and invited students to participate in the second Digital Championship 2014-2015, which will begin with the new academic year.
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Greeks and foreigners living in Greece will no longer have to queue up at the Transport Ministry to get new or replacement driving licenses as the government decided yesterday that Citizen Service Centers (KEP) will be responsible for this task from now o... ...
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Greece’s state budget registered a 2.27-billion-euro primary surplus for the seven-month period covering January to July, exceeding expectations by 1.47 billion euros, Finance Ministry data showed Thursday. The favorable result was attributed to the colle... ...
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A serious road accident occurred on Thursday afternoon in the national road outside the city of Arta, central Greece. According to preliminary information, a commuter bus crashed with a passenger car when the car driver lost control of the vehicle. Ambulances have rushed to the area while Greek Police has stopped the traffic. The accident caused the injury of 11 people and one death. The 44 year-old Albanian car driver died while his wife and two children were seriously injured. The bus driver and 7 passengers were also injured. The mobilization of the traffic police and the ambulances was immediate. The injured were transferred to the hospital of Arta.
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Harry's Main Street had been started in 1946 by Zoe's parents, Greek immigrants Harry and Bessie Amprazis, at 54 West Main Street, next door to J. C. ...
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Plans for two waste processing facilities in northern Greece – one for Epirus and one for eastern Macedonia – came a step closer to fruition Thursday after the Environment Ministry issued a decision earmarking some 28 million euros in European Union struc... ...
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Classical Greek art changed rapidly as Greece itself went through wars and imperial transformations. In what is called the Hellenistic age it became ...
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Take, for example, the London Greek Committee… In 1821, it was apparent to the thinking public in Britain that something needed to be done to assist ...
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Archaeologists excavating the large burial mound in northern Greece have asked politicians and tourists seeking guided tours of the site to leave them in peace. The Culture Ministry appealed for “understanding” Thursday while the Amphipolis excavation proceeds. The partially uncovered tomb, from the end of Greek warrior-king Alexander the Great’s reign, has captivated the public imagination, fuelling wild speculation that it may contain rich treasure and the bones of an ancient celebrity. So far, archaeologists have uncovered part of the late 4th Century BC tomb’s entrance with two large stone sphinxes. Amphipolis Sphinxes’ wings found, Culture Minister says On Thursday, Culture Minister Konstantinos Tasoulas, referring to the Amphipolis excavations, stressed the need to promote the Greek culture so that the country wins the place it deserves once again. “In response to these developments and the great interest expressed in Greece and abroad for this unique monument, it is worth considering again the issue of highlighting our culture, the pride that our culture offers us, the issue of protecting our culture along with its development, so that Greece can regain the place it deserves,” Tasoulas said. Tasoulas confirmed that parts of the wings of the Sphinxes were found, adding that the excavation works continue and may take two weeks or more before drawing definite conclusions saying that “in archaeology, facts count and not speculations.” The total uncovering of the marble Sphinxes found at the Casta hill in Amphipolis, the discovery of a part of Amphipolis Lion’s back, as well a small part of the monument’s superstructure in the archaeological excavations were announced by the Culture Ministry on Wednesday. (source: AP, ana-mpa)
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by Associated Press Turkey's Davutoglu expected to be a docile premier by SUZAN FRASER, Associated Press - 21 August 2014 13:06-04:00 ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, hand-picked by president-elect Recep Tayyip Erdogan to succeed him as prime minister, is expected to accept a largely backseat role as his boss strives to make his new job the most powerful position in the land. But Davutoglu is known to be ambitious — and Turkey has seen cases in the past where presidents have tried and failed to control their prime ministers. Erdogan, who nominated Davutoglu Thursday to be premier, is counting that the 55-year-old continue to be the staunch loyalist he proved himself to be during Erdogan's long tenure as premier. While he has a patchy foreign policy record, Davutoglu also commands respect within the ruling Justice and Development Party, or AKP, and is seen as a politician who can steer the party to another victory in elections next year. A former professor of international relations, Davutoglu has led Turkey's foreign policy since 2003 both as foreign minister and as Erdogan's chief adviser. He is expected to be confirmed as the AKP's chairman at a party congress next week, before being appointed by Erdogan to form a government early next month. Erdogan, who has dominated Turkish politics for over a decade, became Turkey's first popularly voted president in elections on Aug. 10. He takes office on Aug. 28. The Turkish leader has made no secret of his ambition to strengthen the powers of the presidency, until now largely ceremonial. He has indicated he intends to keep his grip on the executive by making use of the presidency's seldom-used powers, including calling and presiding over Cabinet meetings. Analysts said Erdogan wanted to install a friendly prime minister who will allow him to largely control government. "Under normal circumstances, you would expect that Mr Davutoglu would not be happy that the president meddles in his affairs," said Soli Ozel of Istanbul's Kadir Has University. "I don't think he has yet enough political capital to challenge (Erdogan) very directly and very harshly." Davutoglu, who lacks Erdogan's oratory skills and strong leadership qualities, is nevertheless regarded as a figure capable of keeping the party together after Erdogan becomes president. Turkish history has two examples of former prime ministers who sought to maintain control of parliament after moving to the presidency, only to see their parties collapse. Davutoglu will be tasked with winning a majority in elections in 2015 that would allow the AKP to re-write the Constitution and change Turkey's political system to the presidential one that Erdogan longs for. In his early years in office, Davutoglu won widespread praise for his efforts to cultivate long neglected ties in the Middle East and build bridges with Turkey's old foes — a policy Davutoglu termed "zero problems with neighbors." Turkey sought to engage with former rivals Greece, Syria, Armenia, Iran and Russia; enacted reforms to boost Turkey's EU membership bid; and acted as a mediator in disputes — all of which helped raise Turkey's international profile. But critics say his tenure has also been marked by oversights and missteps that have left Turkey with a few allies in the Middle East. Turkey has been among the most outspoken critics of Israel, a onetime staunch ally, for its military operations in Gaza and has built close ties with Hamas. Relations with Egypt are strained because of Turkey's support to ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi. Under Davutoglu, Turkey has been accused of supporting jihadists in Syria in the hope that it would quickly bring down President Bashar Assad's regime. Turkey rejects allegations that it supports jihadist groups. Turkey's main opposition party this month brought forward a no confidence motion against Davutoglu over his handling of a hostage crisis in Iraq, accusing him of mismanaging the crisis which erupted when militants seized 49 people, including children, from the Turkish consulate in Mosul in June. Critics say Turkey has become too involved in many countries' internal affairs, often taking a Sunni sectarian bias that has deprived Turkey of its neutrality and powers to influence international relations. "Between 2002 and 2011, Turkey had become a much more autonomous political actor, more of a regional power center," said Ozel, the analyst. "Turkey (then) very imprudently ... shifted its secular, above sectarian-divisions position. It became part of the sectarian divide that led to policy mistakes." ___ Ayse Wieting in Istanbul contributed. News Topics: General news, Government and politics, International incidents, International relations, Government appointments and nominations, Foreign policy, Elections, Government policy People, Places and Companies: Ahmet Davutoglu, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Mohamed Morsi, Bashar Assad, Turkey, Syria, Istanbul, Middle East, Western Europe, Europe Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Archaeologists excavating a large burial mound in northern Greece that has captivated the public's imagination have asked politicians and others seeking guided tours of the site to leave them in peace. The Culture Ministry appealed ...
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The Greece international is a free agent after leaving Celtic Park in the summer and is expected to hold talks with the Baggies. Irvine said at Thursday's press conference: "He's a player we're aware of. We have enquired about him. Nothing is done as far ...
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The beach can wait. Acropolis will always be there. Plaka and Monastiraki can be visited some other time. A visit to Athens’ “escape rooms” is more important for many tourists and it is even suggested by TripAdvisor. What are these strange rooms, you may ask? Five players are locked in a room. They have the unique mission to escape from the mysterious space by using all the hidden clues scattered around the room. Riddles, puzzles, keys and a countdown time offer tourists and locals an exhilarating experience full of fun and adventure. Despite the fact that these live experiential escape games made their appearance in Greece just a few months ago, they have quickly gained popularity as a fresh and exciting leisure activity. The first escape room that opened in Athens is called “AthensClue” and is housed in an old, atmospheric 1930s building. For a few months, it was number one on TripAdvisor’s list of the top Athens attractions. However, “Adventure Rooms,” a similar establishment with multiple rooms has now taken first place on TripAdvisor’s list. Thessaloniki, following the example of the Greek capital, has in turn created “Mindtrap,” the largest live game getaway in Europe, housed in a 400-square-meter space in the town’s center. These kind of live games have brought exciting video game stories to life. They attract locals as well as tourists and their popularity is constantly growing. The trend started in countries such as the UK, the US, Spain, Japan, China, Hungary, the Netherlands and Romania.
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I am a big fan of the Greek Islands – but the problem is there are so many to pick from. Our holiday brief was mixed – five women who wanted a bit of ...
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Pork was a little dry. Lamb meat tasted more like breakfast sausage, which is just fine. Baklava was sweet but difficult to cut with plastic fork. Greek ...
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Greek stocks moved higher yesterday as the ASE General Index advanced to 1,119.47 points, up 0.99%. Meanwhile, equity trading volumes dropped ...
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A recipe for Nutella Greek Yogurt Fillo Cups with fresh Raspberries and Almonds -- light, creamy, and so simple to make, it's perfect for entertaining.
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Greek Theatre hadn't suited the students at my previous school so I was quite looking forward to giving this a go. I only ended up having about ten ...
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Don't miss this Whole Foods THREE DAY SALE! Friday, August 22nd – Sunday August 24th. Brown Cow Non-Gmo Greek Yogurt on sale for only 5/$4 ...
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A fancy Greek hotel has taken a highly unpleasant turn this week as hundreds of tourists have been struck by a mysterious vomiting illness, and while ...
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Cultural genealogies and comparative perspectivesHellenic Centre (16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London W1U 5AS)Saturday, ...
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A recipe for peach frozen yogurt using Greek yogurt. A lighter and healthier frozen yogurt option.
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greek The Grand Rapids Greek Cultural Festival lasts for three days and features food, dancing, music, and more. It is hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek ...
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This is my favorite time of summer. Long days are still hanging on, but we can see autumn off in the distance. It's the beginning of the last passionate ...
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Greece Ridge's security did everything according to procedure, including cooperating with the Greece Police Department to aid in the investigation ...
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National Bank of Greece (ADR) (NYSE:NBG)increased 0.91% and closed at $3.31 in the last trading session with the overall traded volume of 2.11 ...
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Tourism is a key sector of Greece's economy, which the government hopes is on the road to exiting a painful six-year recession as economic ...
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Third time's a charm for rocker Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum, who welcomed their third daughter recently, ... email · print. By TV Guide. Greece ...
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ATHENS, Greece—"All of this marble is in London," says Dimitrios Pandermalis, reluctantly gesturing to an entire wall of plaster copies of art that used ...
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Over 4,000 tax violations committed by 1,829 firms around Greece were reported following a total of 13,242 checks by tax inspectors between July 7 and August 17, according to figures released by the Finance Ministry. The most common violations concerned f... ...
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Coast guard officers on Thursday intercepted a total of 52 undocumented immigrants in three different parts of the Aegean. A sailing boat which had issued a distress signal while off the coast of Sounio on Wednesday was located close to Monemvasia in the ... ...
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A 17-year-old has been arrested in Giannitsa, northern Greece, after being accused of trying to blackmail a young woman over the Internet. According to the police, the teenager and a friend living in another country had set up a profile on a social networ... ...
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According to Imerisia newspaper, the new collective agreement for private sector employees signed this month does not provide for marriage and child benefits. Up until now, employees received a 10% benefit for being married and 5% for each child. The new labor agreements foresee that all private sector employees receive minimum salary or minimum daily wage and are only eligible to increments if they have worked the required years to receive them by February 14, 2012. Salaries and daily wages are lowered to the minimum levels of 586 euros and 26.18 euros respectively for employees over 25 years old and to 510.95 euros and 22.83 euros for employees under 25 years old. These wages will be eligible for up to a 30% increase for those over 25 years old and 10% for those under 25 years old. The weekly work schedule is set at 40 hours, while Christmas and Easter bonuses are still in effect, unless they are “abolished by a new collective agreement,” as the new contracts state. In the meantime, the Finance Ministry decided to “freeze” income tax returns for about 40,000 recipients, as it was discovered that many of them had overdue debts towards social security funds, such as IKA, OAEE or OGA. As Greece ‘s Eleftheros Typos newspaper reports, many pensioners, private sector and public sector employees who are to receive a tax return, will be double-checked first, resulting in a delay in receiving their income tax returns. Checks will be done on at least 800,000 taxpayers.
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On Thursday, Greece reported a primary budget surplus of 2.279 billion euros in the January-July period. In the corresponding period in 2013, primary surplus stood at 2.555 billion euros. The budget target for this year was a primary surplus of 800 million euros, the Finance Ministry said. In the report, the Ministry said that the general government’s deficit dropped to 1.736 billion euros in the seven-month period, down from a deficit of 1.929 billion in the same period last year and a budget target for a deficit of 3.360 billion euros. Net budget revenue totalled 29.530 billion euros in the January-July period, up 2.3% from the budget target set, while net regular budget revenue totalled 26.240 billion euros, up 1.7% from target. Tax revenue totalled 24.485 billion euros, up 1.4% from target.
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