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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Britain leaving EU a 'bigger challenge' than Greek exit from euro


Telegraph.co.uk

Britain leaving EU a 'bigger challenge' than Greek exit from euro
Telegraph.co.uk
Britain leaving EU a 'bigger challenge' than Greek exit from euro. The prospect of Britain leaving the European Union has replaced the threat of a Greek exit from the euro as a “big challenge” facing Europe this year, the Irish government has admitted.

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Greek PM tells Germany making big efforts to reform


Kathimerini

Greek PM tells Germany making big efforts to reform
Reuters UK
Greek business and household bank deposits rose for a third consecutive month in November due to receding fears that Greece may quit the euro zone. Merkel, who was due to attend an economic conference in Berlin with Samaras later on Tuesday, said the ...
Greek PM eyes progress on reforms after Merkel talksKathimerini
Greek PM talking trust in Berlin with the Chancelloreuronews
Greek PM to Merkel: 'we are making sacrifices'The Local.de
DailyFX
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Greece's NBG asks for delay on decision on Postbank


Greece's NBG asks for delay on decision on Postbank
Reuters
ATHENS Jan 8 (Reuters) - Greece's National Bank has asked authorities for a delay in picking a buyer for Hellenic Postbank until after it completes a takeover of rival EFG Eurobank, NBG's deputy CEO said on Tuesday. "We have asked for an extension and ...


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European Union unemployment hits record 11.8%; Greece 26%


The Denver Channel

European Union unemployment hits record 11.8%; Greece 26%
The Denver Channel
BRUSSELS - Unemployment in the 17 European Union countries that use the euro is still headed in the wrong direction. It reached a record 11.8 percent in November as the number of jobless in the 27-country EU topped 26 million for the first time since ...
Eurozone unemployment hits new record high 11.8%RT
Europe unemployment hits 'unacceptable' highEconomic Times
Euro zone official jobless rate jumps to 11.8% recordLivemint

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Greek Economy May Have Reached Trough, Nordea's von Gerich Says


Greek Economy May Have Reached Trough, Nordea's von Gerich Says
Bloomberg
Greece's economic indicators signal its recession may have bottomed out amid a drop in yields and a surge in shares, Jan von Gerich at Nordea Bank AB said. “Greece is starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel,” von Gerich, Helsinki-based ...

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Europe's leaders fear British exit more than Greek collapse


Telegraph.co.uk

Europe's leaders fear British exit more than Greek collapse
Telegraph.co.uk
Europe's leaders fear British exit more than Greek collapse. The prospect of Britain leaving the European Union has replaced the threat of a Greek exit from the euro as the “big challenge” facing Europe this year, the Irish government has admitted ...

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Earthquake measuring 6.2 shakes northwestern Turkey, Greek islands in Aegean Sea

ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey's seismology centre says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has hit an area off Turkey's Aegean coast.

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Biz Buzz: Imitation, Greek-style


Biz Buzz: Imitation, Greek-style
Inquirer.net
Since it opened, this “Greek” kitchen in San Juan has been raising a few eyebrows among restaurateurs for having a menu that's the exact replica of the more established Cyma of chef wunderkind Robby Goco and his partners, down to the Roka Salata ...


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Don't Let Your Credit Become a Greek Tragedy


Don't Let Your Credit Become a Greek Tragedy
Fox Business
The ancient Greek tales of misfortune would have us believe that angering the gods might be the cause of all our financial woes. However, these hubristic scenarios aren't the plots of Greek tragedies; they're common problems with credit card debt that ...

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Greece raises 2.6 billion euros in Treasury bill sales at slightly lower ...


Business Recorder (blog)

Greece raises 2.6 billion euros in Treasury bill sales at slightly lower ...
Washington Post
ATHENS, GreeceGreece has raised €2.6 billion ($3.4 billion) in the auction of one- and six-month Treasury bills, at slightly lower interest rates compared with similar sales last month. The Public Debt Management Agency said Tuesday the four-week ...
Greece sells 2.6 bln eur of T-bills- debt agencyReuters
Greece says raises 2.6bn euros in lower-cost debt saleBusiness Recorder (blog)

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Greece raises 2.6 billion euros in T-bill sale


Greece raises 2.6 billion euros in T-bill sale
U.S. News & World Report
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece has raised €2.6 billion ($3.4 billion) in the auction of one- and six-month Treasury bills, at slightly lower interest rates compared with similar sales last month. The Public Debt Management Agency said Tuesday the four ...


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Eurozone jobless total at fresh record


Economic Times

Eurozone jobless total at fresh record
Financial Times
Eurozone unemployment hit a fresh record of 11.8 per cent in November, official statistics showed on Tuesday, highlighting the dire state of the bloc's economy in spite of hopes for a gradual recovery this year. Across all 27 members of the European Union, ...
Euro-Zone Jobless Hits Another HighWall Street Journal
Eurozone crisis live: Unemployment rate hits new record highThe Guardian
Euro-Area Unemployment Rate Rises to Record 11.8% Amid RecessionBloomberg
BBC News -Chicago Tribune -Washington Post
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Greece sells 2.6 bln eur of T-bills- debt agency


Greece sells 2.6 bln eur of T-bills- debt agency
Reuters
ATHENS Jan 8 (Reuters) - Greece sold 2.6 billion euros ($3.4 billion) of one- and six-month treasury bills on Tuesday to roll over maturing issues that come due Jan. 11, its debt agency (PDMA) said. PDMA sold 975 million euros of one-month T-bills ...
Greek market moves upCapital.gr (press release)

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Eurozone unemployment rises to 11.8 pct, Greece shows biggest rise as its rate ...


Irish Independent

Eurozone unemployment rises to 11.8 pct, Greece shows biggest rise as its rate ...
Washington Post
BRUSSELS — Unemployment in the 17 European Union countries that use the euro reached a record 11.8 percent in November, as the number of jobless in the 27-country EU topped 26 million for the first time since the financial crisis began three years ago.
The unemployment rate across the eurozone hit a new all-time high of 11.8% in ...BBC News
Eurozone unemployment reaches record 11.8 pcEconomic Times
Eurozone crisis live: Unemployment rate hits new record highThe Guardian
Europe Online Magazine -FT Alphaville
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Greek PM optimistic about country's progress


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Greek PM optimistic about country's progress
U.S. News & World Report
BERLIN (AP) — Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is striking an upbeat tone ahead of a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Samaras told reporters in Berlin on Tuesday that his country is "delivering and Europe is helping." Greece has been ...
Greek PM expresses optimism over debt crisis during Epiphany celebrationGlobal Times
Greek PM Samaras: We Are Delivering, Europe Is Helping UsNASDAQ
Samaras to meet Merkel for talks during German tripKathimerini
Greek Reporter -KEYC TV
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Greece is delivering on reforms: PM Samaras


My Moinfo

Greece is delivering on reforms: PM Samaras
Reuters
BERLIN (Reuters) - Greece is delivering on tough economic reforms and its European partners are providing support, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said on Tuesday during a visit to Germany. "The glass is half-full. We are delivering and Europe is ...
Greece to crack down on tax evasionUPI.com
Samaras Will Meet Merkel in BerlinGreek Reporter
Greek PM optimistic about country's progressHuffington Post
Capital.gr (press release) -Kathimerini
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Greek banks may need more recap funds: report


Economic Times

Greek banks may need more recap funds: report
Economic Times
8 Jan, 2013, 02.16PM IST, The writer has posted comments on this article Reuters. Greek banks may need more recap funds: report. Story; Comments. Post a comment. Email this article. Mail This Article. Print this article. Save this article. My Saved ...
Four Greek banks are bidding for state-controlled Hellenic PostbankBalkans.com Business News
Massive Dilution Coming For National Bank Of Greece ShareholdersSeeking Alpha

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Combating Greece's Desperate Loss of Hope


Gallup.com

Combating Greece's Desperate Loss of Hope
Gallup.com
Though Greece's precarious economic situation may be stabilizing, the populace is still losing hope in the future. Recent financial reports on Greece and the release of €34.2 billion in aid payments by international lenders after months of negotiations ...


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Greek government parties, opposition call joint demonstration


Greek government parties, opposition call joint demonstration
World Socialist Web Site
Greek unions, political parties, councilors and many organizations have issued calls for a protest demonstration on January 19 against the fascist party Chrysi Avgi. Tens of thousands are expected to attend in Syntagma Square in the heart of Athens ...


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Greek governing coalition loses 2 more deputies amid scandal over Greeks with ...


Sky News Australia

Greek governing coalition loses 2 more deputies amid scandal over Greeks with ...
Washington Post
ATHENS, Greece — A junior partner in Greece's three-party governing coalition kicked two of its lawmakers out of its parliamentary group Monday, reducing the troubled government's majority, as a result of a scandal over a list of Greeks with Swiss ...
Greek coalition party expels MPs over tax cheat listYahoo! News (blog)
Greek coalition loses two seatsThe Australian
NYT: Greek Tax Scandal Distracts from a Collection ShortfallGreek Reporter
Nzweek -New York Times
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