Economy
Revised GDP data shows recession for 2016, higher growth in 2014
According to the Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) second estimate for the 2016 Annual National Accounts, Greece found itself in a marginal recession of 0.2 percent in real terms last year.
Jumbo net profits rise 8 percent in 2017 financial year
Greek retailer Jumbo posted their financial results for the operating year running from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017, showing that turnover increased by 6.88 percent.
Back from the brink: What next for Greece's property market?
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The story of Greece’s property markets trials and triumphs over the last few years reads like the pages of a dramatic novel. There was the mighty rise followed by a sudden and brutal collapse, to today’s market which is steeped in rumour and speculation.
Budget primary surplus at 4.5 bln in 9-month, below target on lower revenues, higher tax refunds
The budget primary balance recorded a surplus of 4.50 billion euros in the first nine months of 2017, increasing by 18.3 percent against last year’s figure, the Finance Ministry (MoF) preliminary budget execution bulletin showed on Monday.
Eurosystem funding falls by 3.58 bln in September
Greek banks’ Eurosystem funding fell once more in September by another 3.58 billion euros, Bank of Greece's (BoG) monthly financial statement revealed on Thursday.
New overdue tax obligations at 1.07 bln in August, total at 98.23 bln
Greece’s new tax debt rose to 1.07 billion euros in August, declining from July’s figure of 2 billion, the Independent Authority of Public Revenues’ (IAPR) data has revealed.
Building activity falls by 2.4 pct in July
Building permits declined by 2.4 percent in July compared to a rise of 9 percent in June, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Thursday showed.
IMF still sees fiscal gap in 2018 - no action needed, for now
During the regular cycle ahead of its Autumn meetings in Washington, the International Monetary Fund released the World Economic Outlook (WEO) and Fiscal Monitor (FM) which also include the Fund’s latest macro and fiscal estimates for Greece.
Travel balance posts surplus of 3.15 bln in H1 2017
The balance of travel services came to a surplus of 3.15 billion euros for the first half (H1) of the year, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures showed.
NBG steps back into markets with 750 mln covered bond issue
The National Bank of Greece (NBG) has become the first Greek bank to venture back into the international bond market with the successful issue of a covered bond which raised 750 million euros.