Economy
Scope leaves 'BBB' rating unchanged, outlook remains positive
Scope Ratings left Greece’s rating unchanged at ‘BBB’ on Friday, while maintaining the positive outlook, as part of its regular monitoring review process.
Industrial turnover falls sharply by 5.3 oct YoY at start of 2026
Greece’s industrial turnover recorded a sharp drop of 5.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in January, from a rise of 4.9 percent in December, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday.
Another solid year for property market as growth reaches 7.8 pct in 2025
The growth in the nominal value of apartments in Greece slightly decelerated in the fourth quarter of 2025, increasing by 7.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) from 8.3 percent in Q3 2025, Bank of Greece (BoG) data released on Thursday showed.
Wages index hits record high YoY rise of 7.9 pct in Q4 2025
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) Wages Index grew by 7.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q4, from 7.5 percent in the previous quarter, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Monday.
Budget primary surplus at 3 bln in Feb as tax performance moderates
The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 3 billion euros up to February, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Monday.
Moody's keeps rating unchanged at 'Baa3' and outlook stable
Moody’s kept Greece’s rating unchanged at ‘Baa3’ on Friday, also maintaining the outlook at stable.
Energy keeps import prices in contraction for Jan with 4.6 pct YoY drop
Greece’s import price index remained in contraction with a drop of 4.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in January, after a 5.4 percent decrease in the previous month, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday.
Car sales rise by 4.9 pct YoY in Feb
Vehicles going into circulation for the first time had gains of 0.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) in February, after a marginal increase of 0.5 percent in January, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday.
Electricity and manufacturing drive 5.3 pct YoY rise in industrial production for Jan
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) grew in January with a rise of 5.3 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 4 percent in the previous month, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Tuesday.
Fuels at forefront of sharp drop in exports in Jan, trade deficit at 2.81 bln
Greece’s trade deficit dropped by 0.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) in January, after a rise of 2.4 percent in December, according to data released by ELSTAT on Tuesday.