Macroeconomy
New overdue taxes rise by 489 mln in Mar, total legacy and new debt at 104.5 bln
The month-on-month rise in Greece's new tax debt came to 489 million euros in March, data from the Independent Authority of Public Revenues (IAPR) has shown.
Current account deficit widens in March due to deteriorating goods trade balance
Greece’s current account (C/A) deficit accelerated to 1.5 billion euros in March, from 990.4 million in February, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures showed on Tuesday.
Central govt debt falls for first time in six quarters, easing by 1.25 bln to 357.69 bln in Q1
Greece’s central government debt fell by 1.25 billion euros to 357.69 billion euros quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2019, from 358.95 billion euros in the previous quarter, the Finance Ministry's (MoF) debt bulletin showed on Monday.
Industrial turnover drops by 6.7 pct in March
Greece’s industrial turnover fell by 6.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) in March compared to an upward revised increase of 8 percent in February, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data published on Monday showed.
Primary cash balance at surplus of 232 mln in Apr
Greece’s central government primary cash balance recorded a surplus of 232 million euros in the first four months of the year according to figures released by the Bank of Greece (BoG).
Eurosystem funding rises by 84 mln in Apr, ELA eliminated
Greek banks’ Eurosystem funding edged up by 84 million euros month-on-month (MoM) in April, the monthly Bank of Greece's (BoG) financial statement showed on Thursday.
Banks focus on reducing NPLs linked to property
As Greece’s systemic banks enter their first quarter reporting cycle, what’s happening with their bad loan pile is one of the main performance indicators that observers are keeping their eyes on.
Budget primary surplus at 1.46 bln in Apr, above target by 2.13 bln
The budget primary balance recorded a surplus of 1.46 billion euros in the first four months of 2019, compared to a surplus of 1.80 billion noted in April 2018, the Finance Ministry (MoF) preliminary budget execution bulletin showed on Wednesday.
Building permits drop by 5.1 pct in Feb
Building permits decreased by 5.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in February, improving from a decline of 10.2 percent in January, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday showed.
Car sales rise by 20.4 pct in April
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 20.4 percent in April compared to a drop of 9.5 percent in March, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.