Features
Coronavirus to delay much of privatisation plan
Greece’s privatisations have stalled under the coronavirus pandemic, with most major privatisations making no progress.
Digital investments could provide long-term GDP boost, study finds
The National bank of Greece (NBG) has released an analysis examining how Greece could benefit economically by further bolstering its digital sector and investing in the correct infrastructure.
Study proposes higher public spending to counter expected rise in NPLs
The Centre of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE) has released an analysis of the impact of the coronavirus on Greece’s non-performing loan market.
Covid-19 impact on tourism sector set to be extensive, report suggests
The research arm of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (INSETE) has conducted a study to estimate the impact of the coronavirus on the country’s vital tourism industry.
Covid-19 effects spread across number of sectors
As Greece remains in lockdown, the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the country's economy is becoming clearer.
BoG highlights strong year for property in 2019 but warns of Covid-19 impact in 2020
The Bank of Greece (BoG) has made its first estimate of the impact of the coronavirus on the property market in Greece while outlining the positive year enjoyed by the sector in 2019.
E-commerce businesses report drop in sales due to Covid-19
The impact of the coronavirus, which has led to the shuttering of most retail stores, has also prompted a sharp drop in online sales according to a new survey.
Tourism industry braces for outcome of gloomy Covid-19 scenarios
As the impact from the coronavirus spreads across Europe, the consequences are already being felt across Greece’s vital tourism sector with fears growing that the summer season could be lost.
Greek hotel industry reports COVID-19 related losses of half a billion to date
The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) has released a survey showing the first estimations of the impact on Greece’s hotel industry due to the coronavirus epidemic.
Sharp rise in M&A activities as 2019 proves record year
Mergers and acquisitions rose significantly in Greece in 2019 according to data collected by PricewaterhouseCoopers Greece (PWC), which points to improving investor and business appetite in the country.