Economy
Turnover in tourism grows by 11.5 pct during Q2
The turnover index in accommodation and food services remained positive for an eighth continuous month in the second quarter (Q2) of the year, increasing by 11.5 percent from 10.9 percent in Q1, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Wednesday.
Building permits rise by 16.2 pct in June and 7.5 pct in first half of year
Building permits rose by 16.2 percent in June, picking up strongly from a rise of 4.4 percent noted in May, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Wednesday showed.
Mytilineos H1 2018 net profits rise by 4 pct as turnover falls
The industrial conglomerate Mytilineos S.A has released its half year (H1) 2018 report which showed that turnover fell by 11.6 percent year-on-year.
Car sales rise by 36.8 pct in August with aggregate increase at 28.1 pct
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 36.8 percent in August, rising from 17.9 percent in July, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Tuesday.
Q2 wages index falls by 0.4 pct QoQ and rises by 2.6 pct YoY
The seasonally adjusted (SA) Wages Index rose by 2.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter (Q2) of the year, after a rise of 4.9 percent in Q1, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures revealed on Tuesday.
Lenders appear at ease with Tsipras pledges, cautious on pension cuts
The institutions have begun poring over Greece’s budget execution data as part of the first post-programme inspection, which will also include a close look at the pledges made by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH).
Industrial production grows by 1.9 pct in July for year's second highest rise
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 1.9 percent in July from June’s increase of 1.2 percent, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Monday.
CPI rises by 1 pct in August, staying positive for fifth month
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1 percent in August after a rise of 0.9 percent in July, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Monday.
Fiscal matters expected to dominate talks as lenders return for post-MoU check
The institutions are due to carry out their first post-programme inspection in Greece this week, with next year’s pension cuts topping the agenda for their brief visit to Athens.
Trade deficit grows by 34.5 pct in July on continued import rises
Greece’s trade deficit grew by 34.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) in July compared to an increase of 30.9 percent in June, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Friday.