Macroeconomy
Travel balance surplus up by 29 pct in Q1 to reach 165 mln
The balance of travel services came to a surplus of 165 million euros for the first quarter (Q1) of 2019 according to figures released by the Bank of Greece (BoG).
Eurosystem funding rises by 539 mln in June, banknotes in circulation also up
Greek banks’ Eurosystem funding rose by 539 million euros month-on-month (MoM) in June according to the monthly Bank of Greece's (BoG) financial statement.
Budget primary surplus at 382 mln in June
The budget primary balance recorded a surplus of 382 million euros in the first six months of 2019, compared to a deficit of 46 million noted in June 2018, the Finance Ministry (MoF) preliminary budget execution bulletin showed on Monday.
Building permits increase by 14.6 pct in April
Building permits rose by 14.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in April, increasing from a drop of 14.4 percent in March, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday showed.
New overdue taxes rise by 235 mln in May, total debt at 104.5 bln
The month-on-month rise in Greece's new tax debt came to 235 million euros in May, data from the Independent Authority of Public Revenues (IAPR) has shown.
Unemployment falls to 17.6 pct in April, dipping under 18 pct for first time since Jul 2011
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate dropped under 18 percent and came to 17.6 percent in April from an upward revised rate of 18.2 percent in March, Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
June employment balance positive by 31,407
The employment balance was positive in June with 31,407 more hirings than departures, data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system showed.
Industrial production falls by 1.2 pct in May
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) dropped year-on-year (YoY) by 1.2 percent in May compared to a revised increase of 1.7 percent in April, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Wednesday.
CPI falls by 0.3 pct in June after 13 months of rises
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped by 0.3 percent in June following a small rise of 0.2 percent in May, figures from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) showed on Wednesday.
Car sales rise by 4.9 pct in June and 8.8 pct in aggregate period
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 4.9 percent in June compared to a rise of 15.2 percent in May, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Tuesday.