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Both sides are determined to give the battle for Prespes agreement, says Tzanakopoulos
The Prespes agreement is ‘alive’, said government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakoulos on Friday speaking to radio 24/7. He said that the Greek government is monitoring the developments and supports FYROM Prime Minister Zoran Zaev’s initiative adding that both sides are determined to give the battle for this agreement to come into effect.
Abolition of capital controls on cash withdrawal credit-positive for Greek banks, Moody’s says
The full abolition of limitations in cash withdrawal is credit-positive for Greek banks, Moody’s said in a report released on Thursday.
“None should play political games with the banks” says development minister Yiannis Dragasakis
Government Vice President and Development Minister Yiannis Dragasakis stressed on Thursday that nobody should play political games with the banks.
The stock market’s course does not correspond to economy’s fundamentals, says Tzanakopoulos
The stock market’s course on Wednesday does not correspond to the Greek economy’s fundamentals and the banks’ situation, government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos said on Thursday in an interview with ‘105.5 Sto Kokkino’ radio station.
Dragasakis: The delays in reaching an agreement are due to disagreements between the lenders
The delays in reaching an agreement on Greece’s programme are due entirely to disagreements between the lenders, government Vice-President Yiannis Dragasakis said on Monday, at a meeting with representatives of Greece’s banks.
Katseli: It is not in the interest of any bank to proceed with home foreclosures
“It is not in the interest of any bank to proceed with home foreclosures. The motive for each bank is to keep its clients informed,” Hellenic Bank Association president and National Bank’s chief Luca Katselli said in statements to Mega TV.
Greek parliament approves third prior actions bill with 153 ‘Yes’ votes
The government’s omnibus bill on prior actions was approved by the Greek parliament on Thursday evening with 153 votes in favour and 137 votes against the legislation.