Economy
Car sales rise by 7.7 pct in February
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 7.7 percent in February, compared to a rise of 8.3 percent in January, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Wednesday.
Turnover in tourism rises by 4.8 pct in Q4
The turnover index in accommodation and food services rose by 4.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the fourth quarter (Q4), slowing from an increase of 6.1 percent in Q3, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Wednesday.
Overdue social security contributions edge down to 35.38 bln in Q4
The stock of unpaid social security contributions (SSCs) decreased to 35.38 billion in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019, declining by 159 million compared to the figure of 35.54 billion euros registered in the third quarter (Q3) of 2019, the Centre for the Collection of Social Security Arrears (KEAO) revealed.
Industrial production declines by 1.2 pct in January
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) dropped by 1.2 percent in year-on-year (YoY) in January compared to a downward revised drop of 4.2 percent in December according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Tuesday.
CPI edges up by 0.2 pct in February
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) in February, staying positive for a third consecutive month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Tuesday.
General govt primary cash surplus at 899 mln in January, arrears rise by 38 mln
Greece’s general government (gg) primary cash surplus came to 899 million euros in January, down by 475 million euros compared to the same period last year, according to the Finance Ministry’s (MoF) monthly gg bulletin.
Trade deficit falls by 9.8 pct in January
Greece’s trade deficit dropped by 9.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) in January compared to a decline of 7.2 percent in December, data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Monday showed.
MoF to announce measures for safeguarding businesses impacted by COVID19
The government is increasing its measures to limit the economic fallout from the impact of the coronavirus.
GDP falls by 0.7 pct QoQ in Q4 and increases by 1.9 pct in 2019
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) GDP fell by 0.7 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019 after a downward revised increase of 0.4 percent in the previous quarter, provisional estimates from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) revealed on Friday.
Employment balance positive by 24,867 February
The employment balance turned positive in February with 24,867 more hirings than firings, data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system showed.