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Finally, some good news for the economy of Greece :)

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Greece's economy to grow 5.9% in 2021, prime minister says

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece's economy will grow 5.9% during 2021, far more than the original 3.6% estimate, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Saturday. Mitsotakis gave the keynote address at the Thessaloniki International Fair, where heads of government traditionally announce the...
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Yes, this is great news for Greece!!!🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
 
xmelissaa said:
Finally, some good news for the economy of Greece :)

ca.news.yahoo.com

Greece's economy to grow 5.9% in 2021, prime minister says

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece's economy will grow 5.9% during 2021, far more than the original 3.6% estimate, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Saturday. Mitsotakis gave the keynote address at the Thessaloniki International Fair, where heads of government traditionally announce the...
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This is definitely excellent news! The pandemic has made the economies around the world tricky, and to see growth is a great thing.
 
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