Wednesday, May. 22, 2013 |
reforms
Civil servant for life? Not anymore, says Greece
For a long time, Greek political parties have resisted to overhaul their civil service structure. Now, parliament has agreed to a massive reform: 15,000 civil servants are to be laid off by the end of 2014.
Deutsche Welle: May 3, 2013
Greece wants to cut its public sector. This man wants to quit as a teacher. So why did it take two years?
The Greek economy is in crisis. And the case of Alex Christodoulou explains why
The Independent: May 2, 2013
Greece kicks off privatisations with $860 million OPAP sale
Greece has secured the first of the privatisation deals required under its international bailout, with the sale of its 33 percent stake in betting firm OPAP to a Greek-Czech investment fund.
Reuters: May 1, 2013
Greeks protest austerity on May Day
A strike stopped ferry services to the Greek islands and disrupted public transport in the capital Athens ahead of May Day protests Wednesday against Greece's prolonged economic austerity policies.
AFP: May 1, 2013
Fund set to win stake in Greece's OPAP after higher bid
Investment fund Emma Delta has met Athens' demand to raise its offer for a stake in gambling monopoly OPAP (OPAr.AT), sources said, meaning Greece could seal its first big privatisation as early as May 1.
Reuters: May 1, 2013
Cyprus parliament approves bailout
Cyprus' lawmakers approved on Tuesday a multi-billion bailout agreement with international creditors aimed at preventing the crisis-hit country from going bankrupt.
April 30, 2013
Greek austerity bill opens way for civil service layoffs
15,500 civil service jobs to be cut by end of 2014
CBC.ca: April 29, 2013
Cyprus tries to make politicians more accountable
Cyprus' president and other politicians will have their immunity from prosecution significantly curbed as part of a package of new reforms aiming to bolster accountability in public life in the crisis-hit country.
The Seattle Times: April 29, 2013
Greece to cut 15,000 jobs for bailout
Greek lawmakers on Sunday agreed to cut thousands of government workers to secure another 8.8 billion euros ($11.5 billion) in bailout funds.
CNN: April 29, 2013
Greek parliament to vote on civil service job cuts
The Greek parliament will vote on Sunday on proposals which would see 15,000 state employees lose their jobs by the end of next year.
BBC: April 28, 2013