Macroeconomy
Budget primary surplus at 6.95 bln in Nov as expenditure drops
The budget primary balance recorded a surplus of 6.95 billion euros in the first eleven months of 2019, compared to a surplus of 4.75 billion noted in November 2018, the preliminary Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution bulletin showed on Monday.
Turnover in services improves strongly in Q3 2019
Turnover indices for the services sector recorded an improvement in the third quarter (Q3) of 2019, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Friday.
Apartment prices rise by 9.1 pct in Q3, hitting series high
The rise in the nominal value of apartments in Greece came to 9.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2019 from an increase of 7.7 percent in Q2, Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Thursday.
Building permits increase by 8.5 pct in September
Building permits rose by 8.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) in September compared to a rise of 27 percent in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Wednesday showed.
Industrial production edges down by 0.3 percent in October
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) dropped by 0.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in October compared to a revised increase of 2.4 percent in September, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Tuesday.
CPI edges up by 0.2 pct in November
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) in November, returning to positive territory after three negative months, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Tuesday.
Car sales rise by 12.5 pct in November
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 12.5 percent in November, compared to a rise of 5.3 percent in October, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Monday.
Turnover in tourism sector rises by 6.1 pct in Q3
The turnover index in accommodation and food services rose by 6.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the third quarter (Q3), reversing a revised reading of 1.7 percent in Q2, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Monday.
Employment balance negative by 30,559 in November
The employment balance remained negative in November with 30,559 more firings than hirings, data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system showed.
General govt primary cash surplus at 7.50 bln in October, arrears fall by 54 mln
Greece’s general government (gg) primary cash surplus came to 7.50 billion euros in the first ten months of the year, up by 773 million euros compared to the same period last year, according to the Finance Ministry’s (MoF) monthly gg bulletin.