Economy
World Cup boosts OPAP H1 net profits by 32.9 pct
The Greek Organisation of Football Prognostics (OPAP) has released its results for the first half (H1) of the year, showing that gross gaming revenues (GGR) rose by 7.1 percent during the period compared to the same time last year.
Eurosystem funding down to 12.63 bln in August, banknotes in circulation rise slightly
Greek banks’ Eurosystem funding declined by 382.1 million euros month-on-month (MoM) in August, the Bank of Greece's (BoG) monthly financial statement has revealed.
Mixed picture for government after first day of talks with creditors
A mixed picture emerged following the first day of talks between Greek government officials and the institutions’ mission chiefs in Athens as part of the post-programme visit by the lenders, which began on Monday.
Turnover in tourism grows by 11.5 pct during Q2
The turnover index in accommodation and food services remained positive for an eighth continuous month in the second quarter (Q2) of the year, increasing by 11.5 percent from 10.9 percent in Q1, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Wednesday.
Building permits rise by 16.2 pct in June and 7.5 pct in first half of year
Building permits rose by 16.2 percent in June, picking up strongly from a rise of 4.4 percent noted in May, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Wednesday showed.
Mytilineos H1 2018 net profits rise by 4 pct as turnover falls
The industrial conglomerate Mytilineos S.A has released its half year (H1) 2018 report which showed that turnover fell by 11.6 percent year-on-year.
Car sales rise by 36.8 pct in August with aggregate increase at 28.1 pct
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 36.8 percent in August, rising from 17.9 percent in July, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Tuesday.
Q2 wages index falls by 0.4 pct QoQ and rises by 2.6 pct YoY
The seasonally adjusted (SA) Wages Index rose by 2.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter (Q2) of the year, after a rise of 4.9 percent in Q1, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures revealed on Tuesday.
Lenders appear at ease with Tsipras pledges, cautious on pension cuts
The institutions have begun poring over Greece’s budget execution data as part of the first post-programme inspection, which will also include a close look at the pledges made by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH).
Industrial production grows by 1.9 pct in July for year's second highest rise
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 1.9 percent in July from June’s increase of 1.2 percent, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Monday.