Greek Disaster Averted Points To ERF’s Bridge For All Concerned

Bloomberg

While debt sharing in the euro area to stem the financial crisis has never been closer, German Chancellor Angela Merkel may keep it out of reach.

Greek Coalition Sets Austerity Plan

The Wall Street Journal

By STELIOS BOURAS and PHILIP PANGALOS

ATHENS—Greece's three coalition partners Wednesday agreed on a basic outline of a plan regarding €11.5 billion euros ($14.1 billion) of spending cuts to be implemented over the next two years but have pushed back final decisions on the belt-tightening measures, pending discussions with international creditors.

Madrid Austerity Plan Boosted to $80 Billion

The Wall Street Journal

MADRID—Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced new austerity measures Wednesday that should help Madrid cut its budget deficit by €65 billion ($80 billion) through to 2015, and warned the euro-zone's fourth-largest economy may not grow at all next year.

Κάντο όπως στην... Κολομβία

01/07/2012

Του Τ. Τέλλογλου, από τον δικτυακό τόπο www.protagon.gr

«Δεν μπορούμε να τον λαδώσουμε, ας τον δείρουμε, δεν μπορούμε να τον δείρουμε ακόμα ας τον παρακολουθήσουμε και να δώσουμε χρήματα στο αφεντικό του».

Are state-led economies better?

By Ian Bremmer JULY 3, 2012

This piece originally appeared in Reuters Magazine.

As Europe’s leaders struggle to restore confidence in the single currency and America’s economy limps ahead at a painfully slow pace, China’s economy continues to power forward at its now characteristically strong clip.

Wealth and power

It's a family affair

Jun 30th 2012, 13:54 by The Economist | BEIJING

IN RECENT years China’s leaders have become increasingly concerned that the public’s awareness of the growing wealth gap could lead to social instability.

As Summit Looms, Merkel Sees 'Controversial' Talks

The Wall Street Journal

BRUSSELS—European leaders embark on talks here Thursday over steps they hope will begin to lift doubts about the survival of the euro, amid skepticism in financial markets that they can achieve a breakthrough to stem the debt and banking crises.

Οριστική παύση σε γιατρό διευθύντρια κλινικής – Κρίθηκε υπαίτια για το θάνατο 7χρονου αγοριού

Από τον δικτυακό τόπο http://www.newsit.gr

(Σημ. του blog. Είναι ενδεικτική η απόφαση που πάρθηκε εσωτερικά, από το πειθαρχικό συμβούλιο το οποίο αποτελούνταν από άτομα από το άμεσο επαγγελματικό περιβάλλον της παιδιάτρου και διευθύντριας της παιδιατρικής κλινικής: Αθώα! Χορήγησε 10καπλάσια δόση σε επτάχρονο με αποτέλεσμα τον θάνατό του, αλλά σύμφωνα με του συναδέλφους της είναι επαρκέστατη στα καθήκοντά της και μπορεί να συνεχίσει να χορηγεί αγωγές και σε άλλα παιδιά. Τελικά (12 χρόνια μετά) παύθηκε οριστικά από τα καθήκοντά της με απόφαση του Συμβουλίου της Επικρατείας. Οι επαγγελματικές ομάδες προστατεύουν τα μέλη τους αδιαφορώντας για τους νόμους την κοινωνία και το Δημόσιο Συμφέρον. Αυτό το σάπιο κατεστημένο είναι και σήμερα στην εξουσία ανέγγιχτο πρακτικά.)

Samaras Seeks Greek Unity On Cuts After Career Stoking Divisions

By Jonathan Stearns and Maria Petrakis - Jun 19, 2012 12:01 AM GMT+0300

Bloomberg

… said Syriza, which has ruled out taking part in a coalition with New Democracy, would be a “formidable” opposition force in parliament…

… The stress-testing of the next Greek coalition would be a very bad idea…

Greece Races As Cash Dwindles With Europe Seeking Austerity

By Jonathan Stearns - Jun 18, 2012 8:48 AM GMT+0300

Bloomberg

Greece’s two traditional political rivals are in a race to forge an unprecedented coalition as the state’s cash dwindles, bank deposits flee and Europe demands renewed austerity pledges before releasing more emergency aid.

Troubled Greek Economy Is Being Left to Fend for Itself

ATHENS — No matter what happens in this weekend’s elections, Greece is rapidly becoming an isolated economy.

The New York Times 

Carrefour, the giant French supermarket and retail group, said on Friday that it was selling its entire stake in Greece at a loss to its local franchise partner, so it could concentrate “on markets where it sees growth,” a spokesman said.

Greeks Return To Ballot Box As Crisis Approaches Decisive Moment

By Maria Petrakis - Jun 15, 2012 12:00 AM GMT+0300

Bloomberg

Στην εξαίρεση του τομέα υγείας οι δικηγόροι και οι μηχανικοί .

(Σημ. του  blog, χωρίς σχόλια…)

Στην εξαίρεση του τομέα υγείας του Ενιαίου Ταμείου Ανεξάρτητα Απασχολούμενων (ΕΤΑΑ δικηγόροι, μηχανικοί, κ.α.) από τον Ενιαίο Οργανισμό Παροχής Υπηρεσιών Υγείας (ΕΟΠΥΥ), προχώρησε με την υπ' αρ. Φ.80000/οικ. 12517/1483/1-6-2012 απόφασή του, ο υπηρεσιακός υπουργός Εργασίας και Κοινωνικής Ασφάλισης Αντώνης Ρουπακιώτης.

Osborne's remarks

From http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/finance/jeremywarner/100017849/why-the-fuss-about-osbornes-grexit-remarks-schauble-has-been-saying-it-for-months/
"...Osborne's remarks chime with what German officials have long been saying privately – that some kind of Lehman's-like example needs to be made of Greece before Germans will become convinced that more needs to be done to save the euro. Whether they actually will act once Greece has been kicked out is another matter. But Osborne is only relating what German policy makers themselves have been saying privately for some time. So the idea that his remarks have further inflamed matters in Europe is faintly ridiculous..."

4 στα 10 ευρώ στη «μαύρη» οικονομία

Από τον δικτυακό τόπο http://www.agelioforos.gr

What if Greece exits the euro zone

(Reuters)

By Hartmut Issel JUNE 5, 2012

While the idea of a Greek exit from the euro zone has long been rejected by politicians and deemed nothing more than a “tail risk” by most investors, there has been a clear shift in opinion after the Greek election in early May failed to form a new government. The repeat election on June 17 is therefore critical to the country’s future in the euro zone and to financial markets worldwide.

Greek radical leftist rejects call for unity government

By Harry Papachristou and Renee Maltezou

ATHENS | Tue Jun 12, 2012 2:40pm EDT

(Reuters) - The leader of Greece's leftist SYRIZA party on Tuesday ruled out forming a government with pro-bailout parties after June 17 elections that could decide the nation's future in the euro zone.

Ντεκαφεϊνέ και γνήσιες μεταφράσεις

Tου Πασχου Μανδραβελη

Από την εφημερίδα Καθημερινή. 

… Επειδή θα οδηγήσει τη χώρα σε καταστροφή πολλά στελέχη θα ψάξουν για «εσωτερικούς εχθρούς» για να «εξηγήσουν» στον λαό τη αποτυχία τους. Τότε θα φλερτάρουν την γνήσια και ουχί ντεκαφεϊνέ μετάφραση του «ruthless» και «brutally»…

Pulling Plug On Greece Sells In German Town Opposing Merkel Plan

Bloomberg

By Leon Mangasarian - Jun 12, 2012 1:01 AM GMT+0300

In the German town of Hassloch, sandwiched between vineyards and farms growing lettuce and asparagus, people have had enough of the debt crisis.

Transparency International:Corruption in Europe

For anyone interested in this report, concerning the corruption in Europe. pp. 15 "...In Greece, despite extensive reported cases of corruption, according to official data, approximately only two per cent of civil servants have been subject to disciplinary procedures..."
You can download the full report at http://goo.gl/CRTvW