Economy
Building activity drops by 5.2 pct in August
Building permits went down by 5.2 percent in August, falling at a greater rate than the drop of 2.4 percent seen in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Monday showed.
Net job hirings balance turns negative by 98,420 in October
The employment balance turned negative in October as hirings fell short of departures by 98,420, data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system revealed.
Hellenic Petroleum sales increase by 24 pct in nine-month period
Greece’s largest oil refiner, Hellenic Petroleum’s financial results for the first half (H1) of the year show that the group’s sales rose by 24 percent during the first nine months of the year.
IMF adds to calls for no further delays to e-auctions
The International Monetary Fund has added its voice to those on the lenders’ side calling for the Greek government to ensure that electronic auctions are up and running as soon as possible, with the issue gradually becoming one of the defining aspects of the third review.
Coca Cola-HBC revenues rise by 5 pct in Q3
Coca-Cola-HBC’s results for the third quarter (Q3) of 2017 showed that revenue grew by 5 percent year-on-year.
EC sees lower growth in 2017 but no concerns for fiscal targets
The European Commission remains optimistic about the Greek economy’s prospects in its Autumn forecasts, which were released on Thursday.
Industrial production grows by 2.4 pct in Sept
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 2.4 percent in September after a mild downward revision of August’s figure to 5.5 percent, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Thursday.
Minister proposes way forward for auctions as pressure mounts from banks, creditors
After discussions with notaries on Wednesday, the Greek government has proposed a way of overcoming concerns about their safety during auctions of properties that have been repossessed by banks.
CPI grows by 0.7 pct in October, positive for 10 successive months
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.7 percent in October, posting a slight decline from the 1 percent rise of September, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
Unemployment falls again in August, edging down to 20.6 pct
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate fell to 20.6 percent in August after a downward revised 20.9 percent in July, Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.