Economy
ELA funding down by 1.23 bln in August for second successive fall
Greek banks’ Eurosystem funding eased for the second successive month in August, when it fell by 1.23 billion euros after a drop by 1.29 billion in July, Bank of Greece's (BoG) monthly financial statement showed on Monday.
Greek bank recapitalisation: The story so far and what lies ahead
The Greek bank recapitalistion process will be one of the most pressing issues that the new government due to emerge from the September 20 snap elections will have to tackle.
Eurogroup sets out key dates ahead for Greek programme
The Eurogroup held in Luxembourg on Saturday was the first meeting of the eurozone finance ministers after the signing of the third bailout programme and the disbursement of the first 13 billion euros. It provided an opportunity for all sides to assess the state of play.
S&P affirms Greek ratings at 'CCC+/C' with stable outlook
In its scheduled rating review, S&P affirmed on Friday Greece’s long- and short-term rating at ‘CCC+/C’ with a stable outlook.
Greek stocks edge up, with banks rising for third straight week
The Greek stock market traded on positive grounds for most of this week's sessions, ending the week up 4.2 percent.
Building permits shoot up by 14.7 pct in June
Greek building permits rose for the fifth straight month in June, when there was an increase of 14.7 percent compared to the modest growth of 1.9 percent recorded in May, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.
Unemployment rate edged up to 25.2 pct in June
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate edged up to 25.2 percent in June from 25 percent in May, the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) said on Thursday. The June headline figure indicates the second lowest reading in the course of 2015.
Greek deflation decelerates to 1.5 pct due to VAT rate hikes
The Greek Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 1.5 percent in August from 2.2 percent in the preceding two months, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Wednesday.
Car registrations resume upward trend in August rising by 20.1 pct
After a short-lived drop by 23.9 percent in July, the number of road motor vehicles (going into circulation for the first time) rose by 20.1 percent in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Wednesday.
Industrial production drops by 1.6 pct for third successive month in July
The Greek Industrial Production Index (IPI) dropped for the third successive month, albeit at a decelerating pace, by 1.6 percent in July from an upward revised 4.7 percent in June, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Wednesday.