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  Greek Economic Program gets good progress report by Troika experts

International Monetary FundA Greek government's three-year economic restructuring program has begun implemented dynamically, with all quantitive performance criteria met in June 2010, led by an efficient implementation of a fiscal program, while significant reforms were under way in an advanced stage, troika officials announced August 5.

The experts from the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund stressed that Greek authorities managed to contain regular budget spending beyond the program's targets, thus achieving a target set for cutting fiscal deficit by the end of June. They also expressed their satisfaction over structural reforms in the country and welcomed the introduction of a new law aimed at reforming the pension system, according to international standards. More fundamental reforms are curently underway on the tax system, in the labor market, in the transport and energy markets, etc.

EU-IMF statement on Greece's economic program

Budget Execution Bulletin & Central Government Budget Execution Data for the First Half 2010

A brief description of the Greek Economic Policy Program announced May 2

FinMin Presentation: Implementing the Greek Economic Policy Program

Greek Economic Policy Program - FAQ

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Events & Announcements
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Greek Films series at Avalon Theatre for DC filmgoers
The first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 PM
Greek Ambassador in Washington informs Congress on Greek economy
Greek Ambassador in Washington informs Congress on Greek economy

Ambassador Kaskarelis's interview with The National Herald
Ambassador Kasakarelis talks to the Greek - American daily about the Greek economic crisis.
Article by Ambassador Vassilis Kaskarelis in the Mediterranean Quarterly
Ambassador Kaskarelis on "The Nature and Scope of the US-EU Relationship" in the Mediterranean Quarterly.
Ambassador Kaskarelis at the UIS / WSEC TV (PBS) “Ambassador Series” PROGRAM
Ambassador Kaskarelis addresses an audience of business leaders, professionals, academics and legislators in Springfield, Illinois, on June 29th, as guest of the University of Illinois at Springfield and local PBS stations (WSEC TV, WQEC TV and WMEC TV) “Ambassador Series” program.
Ambassador Kaskarelis featured at The Washington Diplomat
A cover profile of the Greek Ambassador who talks on the systemic and economic challenges in Greece
7th Thessaloniki International Book Fair kicks off April 22
This year’s theme is "Antiquity and Us" and China will be the country of honour
Events: Greece in Boston
The calendar of Greek related cultural activities at Boston-based universities for April is already underway.
Greek Alternate Foreign Minister to visit Washington - New York
Minister Dimitris Droutsas will hold meetings with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Deputy Secretary James Steinberg, on Tuesday, February 2
Greek governement condemns Chania synagogue arson attack
Authorities are taking all necessary security measures and are determined to bring the perpetrators to justice
Ambassador Kaskarelis at Atlantic Council: Advancing NATO-EU Cooperation
Vassilis Kaskarelis, Greece’s recently posted Ambassador to the United States, joined the Atlantic Council for a private roundtable discussion to offer his assessment of the U.S.-EU relationship and NATO-EU cooperation
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