Greece’s tax revenues slumped 23 percent below target in January as citizens held off on paying taxes before a snap election, marking a setback for the new left-wing government as it seeks a deal with European partners to avert a financial crisis. Finance ministry data showed tax revenues were 3.49 billion … Read entire story.
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