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IMF: Eastern European emigration harmful for domestic economies

July 23, 2016July 28, 2016 Deutsche Welle IMF

Emigration has led to positive outcomes for migrants, and for the EU as a whole. Yet it may also have

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Brexit prompts cuts in global economic growth forecasts

July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 VOANews Brexit, IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its two-year global economic growth forecast due to uncertainty surrounding Britain’s exit from

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Eurogroup arrives at ‘major breakthrough’ on Greece

May 25, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency euro zone, Greece, IMF

The Eurogroup approved the disbursement of 10.3 billion euro in bailout loans to Greece, in the early hours of May

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IMF World Economic Outlook sees growth as sluggish

April 13, 2016April 13, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff IMF

Global growth continues, but at a sluggish pace that leaves the world economy more exposed to risks, says the International

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IMF nominates Lagarde for further term as MD

February 12, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff IMF

The International Monetary Fund executive board has nominated incumbent managing director Christine Lagarde for a further term in that post.

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Lagarde: ‘Make or break’ point for Schengen

January 24, 2016January 25, 2016 VOANews IMF, Schengen

The chief of the International Monetary Fund says she believes Europe’s refugee crisis is placing the continent’s cherished Schengen zone

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Europe 

Greek bailout review set to drag on for months

January 8, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece, IMF

Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem dealt a blow to the hopes of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of excluding the International

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IMF chief to appeal French court’s trial decision

December 17, 2015 VOANews IMF

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, says she will appeal a decision by a French court ordering

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Europe 

Tsipras under fire after doubting need for IMF involvement in bailout

December 9, 2015 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece, IMF

Hard feelings between Athens and the German finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble appeared to intensify on Tuesday following statements by Greek

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