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Post by oldrottenhead on Feb 10, 2010 13:19:57 GMT 2
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Post by johnofish on Feb 10, 2010 22:20:17 GMT 2
The first effect visitors will probably notice will be a slight increase in the cost of almost everything due to the rise in fuel prices (beer deliveries included.... shame on you Mr P !!) but hopefully this will not be too bad. The long term effects ...well who really knows? I don't think I'd ask a banker, would you?
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Post by artisans on Feb 11, 2010 9:41:18 GMT 2
I can just see the tour companies cashing in on this at a time when Turkish resort operators are increasing their charges to visitors by 40% or more - just because they are so confident that the big companies will continue to support them (for now!)
We all know that statistics can lie and I remember reading a recent report that said if the UK was measured on the same criteria as Greece, they would actually be worse. In spite of the effects of the weak pound affecting the pensions of ex-pats in Corfu, barely a day goes by without one of them saying they wouldn't be able to have the same standard of living in the UK and they couldn't afford to go back.
Steve
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Post by kaz on Mar 5, 2010 12:28:01 GMT 2
Have just read in The Daily Mail quote The Germans have suggested they buy up entire Greek Islands and Corfu has been one suggested target....selling an island would help Greece pay off its huge national debt............there's more but perhaps you will have a read of it.....Kaz
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Post by artisans on Mar 5, 2010 12:43:12 GMT 2
Time to change your newspaper, kaz! The slightly frivolous suggestion was to buy up uninhabited Greek islands to raise money for the national debt. Personally, I believe that it would suit the needs of the US for Europe to fail. Support for the incorporation of Turkey into the union and the current trading of debts are two examples of the US trying to undermine what they see as the European threat. Greece is the Trojan horse, the foot in the door economic collapse, that will be quickly followed by Spain, Italy, Portugal, Ireland and .... Under such circumstances I wonder if Germany could afford to buy Greek islands?
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Post by sthelenssaint on Mar 5, 2010 12:43:29 GMT 2
it took some willpower not to make a comment on the last post
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Post by kaz on Mar 5, 2010 13:43:24 GMT 2
Hi Steve...well I don't always believe what I read, I was just quoting a snippet......"Mrs Merkel will hold crisis talks with PM G Papandreou to-day to discuss situation................"The main Greek unions have called a three-hour work stoppage for to-day to object to austerity measures designed to stem the debt crisis................and it is mention that there are barren islands.Kaz
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2010 14:16:34 GMT 2
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Post by lisydaly on Mar 5, 2010 17:00:39 GMT 2
Headline is the same - re Corfu - in one of the Greek papers. I think it started as tongue in cheek but has escalated. Greeks have long long memories and apparently took the statement about Corfu as read - I'm still smiling about it, but let's just say if I was a person of a certain nationality living there I would be keeping my head down well below the parapet. But then again - would they want us back in charge ;D? I told a Greek friend last night that if the Brits take charge he will be on sausage and mash with Bisto gravy within two weeks. That didn't go down well either..........................nor did the frogs legs, sourkraut, and everything green (he doesn't do green food - no veggies)
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Post by artisans on Mar 5, 2010 18:51:49 GMT 2
Two very revealing articles, Chris - a lot of interesting points . I won't comment, except to say that tempers seem to be rising!
Steve
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2010 20:09:53 GMT 2
I'm still smiling about it, but let's just say if I was a person of a certain nationality living there I would be keeping my head down well below the parapet. I wonder who that is, interesting to know, ;D ;D ;D
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Post by artisans on Mar 6, 2010 20:22:57 GMT 2
Big issue over here at the moment, Chris. A news broadcast tonight showed Mr Papandreou stating that the Greeks fought for their islands and they cherished them dearly. The suggestion that they might sell them to pay off their debts is unthinkable. He was at a news conference with Angela Merkel.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2010 16:36:00 GMT 2
I and no doubt many of you will be interested in opinions from forum members on what they think will happen with the Greek economic situation. What do you think should realistically. Should Greece go ahead with a bail out, or as many have said, return to the Drachma. Personally, I think the bail out will go ahead, otherwise the Euro(€) Zone, and the EU will lose all credibility. I further believe that the return to the Drachma would cost a fortune and the logistical problems would be beyond reproach. On the other side of things, I am not sure Greece will get bailed out of the Euro zone - the Germans for instance are still asking for certain guarantees what will happen to the money and debt, and of course there is the matter of legal action. In time to come Greece will be forced to drop out of the Euro Zone, to save itself from a long period of suffering as a result of the bail out, and it will ultimately leave the Euro behind. Of course this could be some time ahead, rather than immediately.
What are your views and thoughts on this situation. How will effect the rest of Europe. Portugal and Spain have been downgraded on their debts. Ho many more will it effect. Does it effect the UK. Of course whilst this is going on, the Exchange Rate will remain low.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2010 12:36:22 GMT 2
More strikes taking place today in Greece at the proposals set out by the government to help pay back the loans received from the EU and IMF. This is to be retrieved by a halt on pension increases, wage rises, rises in VAT, and Income Tax. The strikes are spread across the work force, in particular the public sector, which includes strikes by the Air Traffic Controllers. This has caused the cessation of flights in and out of Greece today.
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Post by Lukert on May 5, 2010 15:03:58 GMT 2
We should put on strikes like this. At least they are not afraid to strike.unlike the idiots in uk . . One thing tho , surely if the public sector especially ATC on strike. Stops tourists coming into the country that then stops income. Making the problem worse for them. Im sure this time of year its a huge income.
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