Economy
Greek corporate heavyweights report Q1 results with an eye on Covid-19
The Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A (OTE Group) has reported that revenues in the first quarter (Q1) of the year rose by 3.6 percent year-on-year (YoY).
ADMIE Holdings profits rises to 53.7 mln, affiliate profits grow to 105.9 mln in 2019
ADMIE Holding SA’s 2018 financial results have shown that total income from its affiliate the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO SA) rose by 28.4 percent to 53.9 million. Net profits came to 53.7 million euros in 2019 compared to 41.9 million euros in 2018.
Greece plans tourism reopening while waiting for EU guidelines
Pressure is mounting on the government to come up with a plan to reopen its tourism industry as the European Union is expected to issue a proposal on Wednesday for the phased restoration of free movement within the union in coming months.
Study suggests 1 in 3 employees could work remotely
Research by the Centre of Planning and Research (KEPE) has revealed that up to a third of Greek workers could work remotely.
Car sales drop by 80.6 pct in April
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time plummeted by 80.6 percent in April, compared to a fall of 50.8 percent in March, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Tuesday.
Building permits increase by 64.3 pct in February
Building permits rose by 64.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in February compared to a rise of 55.7 percent in January, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Tuesday showed.
General govt primary cash surplus down to 774 mln in March, arrears up by 195 mln
Greece’s general government (gg) primary cash surplus came to 774 million euros in the first three months of the year, down by 1.20 billion euros compared to the same period last year, according to the Finance Ministry’s (MoF) monthly gg bulletin.
Industrial production edges up by 0.6 percent in March
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 0.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in March following a slightly upward revised drop of 3.2 percent in February, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Monday.
Corporates begin Q1 cycle with strong results but caution over COVID19 impact
Several Greek corporates released first quarter (Q1) trading updates during the week, showing steady performance so far but urging caution over the coming period due to the coronavirus pandemic.
CPI drops by 1.4 pct in April
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped by 1.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in April compared to no change in March, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Friday.