Economy
Budget revenues rebound in August but shortfall remains at 4.2 bln
Greece’s budget primary surplus almost doubled to 3.8 billion euros in the 8-month period of 2015 from 1.95 billion euros last year, the Finance Ministry (MoF) preliminary budget figures showed on Wednesday.
Assessing the health of Greek banks' loan portfolios
The Asset Quality Review (AQR) that is currently being conducted by the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) of the ECB along with a stress test exercise will determine the capital needs of Greek banks that are due to be published in the second half of October.
Services sector turnover deteriorates in Q2
After an improvement in the preceding two quarters, the evolution of the turnover indices for the services sector recorded a deterioration in the second quarter (Q2) of 2015, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Tuesday.
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.