Greece in 2016 registered a primary surplus of 3.9 percent of output

Greece in 2016 registered a primary surplus of 3.9 percent of output, the statistics agency said Friday, in a key announcement for the country's reform talks with its creditors.
The result -- nearly eight times over a target of 0.5 percent -- comes with Greek officials hoping to reach agreement on reform goals with the creditors in talks that resume next week.