Staikouras

The Minister of Finances Yannis Stournaras is expecting to face some hard questions by his colleagues at the upcoming Eurogroup session that is scheduled for the 27th of January, in order to convince the troika to return to Athens and complete its review. Earlier in the week the Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem, who is […]

The Deputy Minister of Finances Christos Staikouras spoke to the Financial Times about how the State Council’s recent ruling regarding the wage cuts of uniformed officers is troubling the Ministry, as it now has to return the funds. In his interview with Kerin Hope, Mr. Staikouras is particular concerned that if the State Council ruling […]

A group of 41 New Democracy MPs have requested from the Minister of Finances to reduce the special consumption tax on heating oil, citing the inefficiency of the government measure and the humanitarian problems affecting thousands of households caused by the lack of heating. As explained in their letter addressed to Minister Yannis Stournaras, IOVE’s […]

The Deputy Minister of Finances Christos Staikouras announced today that the State Treasury has approved a 51.5 million euro fund packaged to cover the increased heating oil needs of hospitals and schools. Mr. Staikouras further explained that 37.5 million euros were used in advance payments for the heating benefit, 10 million euros were given the […]

The Deputy Minister of Finances Christos Staikouras has announced that the Deposits and Loans Fund will form a committee to examine the possibilities in seizing and taking advantage of accounts that have been inactive for decades. This is the first time that the Ministry is planning such a thorough investigation into the matter. The committee […]