George Houliarakis
“Alexis Tsipras Institute” on the prospects of the Greek economy
Dealing with the issue of price inflation and the prospects of the Greek economy are the focus of the “Alexis Tsipras Institute” event currently taking place at the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus.
Greece targets faster growth, bigger primary surplus in 2018 draft budget
Greece expects economic recovery to gain pace next year when it aims to exit its bailout, the government's draft budget showed on Monday, projecting that stronger growth will help it attain a bigger primary surplus and reduce unemployment.
Greek economy: If there is no agreement until June, a 4th program is inevitable
The Greek deputy Minister of Finance George Houliarakis was asked to give a speech and answer to questions in the London School of Economics. There he talked about the current negotiations between Greece and the lenders.
New Tsipras government takes oath of office in Greece
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' new left-wing government took office on Sept.23 with painful economic reforms ahead and a growing migration crisis that threatens to open a rift in the EU.
Poll sees Tsipras in lead as Greece gears up for elections
Greece geared up for its fifth election in six years with a poll on Aug. 28 showing leftist leader Alexis Tsipras in the lead for re-election despite a wave of defections from his Syriza party.
"Today the great electoral battle begins. The Greek people will give a strong mandate for the present and the future," Tsipras said in a statement to Avgi, the Syriza daily.