Macroeconomy
Retail sales down by 1.3 pct in Dec for first drop since Aug
The turnover of Greece’s retail trade index fell by 1.3 percent in December after upward revised growth of 2.2 percent in November, Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) data showed on Tuesday.
Economic sentiment and consumer confidence deteriorate in Feb
Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) fell by 2.2 points in February after remaining stable in the previous month, the European Commission (EC) figures revealed on Monday.
Budget primary surplus at 1 bln in Jan as tax revenues outperform
The budget primary surplus was confirmed at 1.02 billion euros in the first month of 2017 broadly stable from last year, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF) final budget execution bulletin published on Friday.
BoG sees chance of normality returning if review concludes swiftly
In its annual report published on Friday, the Bank of Greece (BoG) called for a return to normality through the successful conclusion of the second programme review.
Travel receipts rise 4.7 pct in Dec, 2016 figure down 6.4 pct despite increased arrivals
Greece's travel receipts rebounded by 4.7 percent in December after falling by 13.8 percent in November, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures showed on Tuesday.
Job departures hit 17-year high of 29,817 in January
The employment balance stayed negative in January 2017, with net departures climbing to 29,817 from 9,954 a year ago, data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system revealed on Tuesday.
Central government debt rises to 326.4 billion on ESM disbursement
Greece’s central government debt Increased by 2.65 billion euros quarter on quarter (QoQ) to 326.36 billion in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2016 from 323.71 billion in Q3, the Finance Ministry (MoF) debt bulletin showed on Monday.
Industrial turnover soars 13.5 pct in December, drops 5.1 pct in 2016
Greece’s Turnover Index in Industry surged 13.5 percent in December after an upward revised 3.1 percent growth in November, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Monday.
Current account deficit widens to 933 mln in December, 2016 balance turns to deficit of 1.1 bln
Greece’s current account (C/A) deficit widened to 933.4 million in December from 783.8 million a year ago, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures revealed on Monday.
Special ELSTAT report reveals dramatic changes in labour market since 1980s
The drastic changes in the Greek labour market were depicted in a special report released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday, which showed the evolution of a number of important features from 1981 until 2015.