Economy
Trade deficit narrowed by 30.5 pct YoY in Mar, down 7.2 pct in Q1
Greece’s trade deficit fell sharply in March with a 30.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) drop, after a jump of 14.3 percent in February, according to data released by ELSTAT on Friday.
CPI at 5.4 pct YoY in April - highest since early 2023
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated significantly in April with a rise of 5.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 3.9 percent in the previous month, according to the data released on Friday by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Eurobank net profit rose to 331 mln in Q1, commission income jumps 20 pct YoY
Eurobank posted a net profit of 331 million euros in Q1 2026, from 314 million euros a year earlier, up by 5.3 percent year-on-year (YoY).
BoG outlines factors hampering affordability in Greek housing market
The Bank of Greece, in its latest financial stability report, examines the housing market and the factors shaping trends in recent years.
Trade deficit widens by 14.3 pct YoY in Feb as exports face challenges
Greece’s trade deficit jumped by 14.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in February, after a drop of 0.9 percent in January, according to data released by ELSTAT on Wednesday.
BoG sees Greek growth resilience, highlights global risks
The Bank of Greece published on Tuesday its latest financial stability report, noting continued signs of resilience in the Greek economy, although the outlook is affected by heightened geopolitical risks.
Energy a key driver for 8.3 pct YoY rise in March producer prices
Greece’s Producer Price Index (PPI) jumped in March with a rise of 8.3 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a decrease of 1.7 percent in the previous month, ELSTAT data showed.
Retail sales growth remained strong in Feb with 7.2 pct YoY rise
The growth of Greece’s retail sales was stable with a rise of 7.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) in February, after a rise of 7 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed.
PMI drops to 52.4 pts in April as manufacturers feel impact of Iran conflict
Greece’s manufacturing PMI dropped to 52.4 points in April, from 54.5 points in the previous month, S&P Global data showed on Monday.
Piraeus Bank's net profit at 278 mln in Q1, net interest income at 481 mln
Piraeus Bank posted a net profit of 278 million euros in Q1 this year, from 282 million euros in Q1 2025.