Macroeconomy
State clears 440 mln in arrears to private sector in July
In its first bulletin on the transfers and payments of general government arrears since the government came to power in January, the Finance Ministry (MoF) has set out how these debts are being paid following the conclusion of the first programmer review.
Wages index sees strong rebound of 4.6 pct in Q2
The seasonally adjusted (SA) Wages Index increased for the third straight quarter at a notably accelerating pace of 4.6 percent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2016 following a rise by 0.7 percent in Q1, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures displayed on Friday.
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Unemployment rate falls to 23.1 pct in second quarter, lowest since Q2 2012
The Greek non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down to 23.1 percent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2016 from 24.9 percent in Q1, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures displayed on Thursday.
Turnover in services sector worsens again in Q2
Most of the turnover indices for the services sector fell year on year in the second quarter (Q2) of 2016, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday.
Eurosystem funding falls by another 4.4 bln in August
Greek banks’ Eurosystem funding remained on a downward trend for the fourteenth successive month in August, when it dropped by 4.39 billion euros, after a similar fall of 4.3 billion in July, Bank of Greece's (BoG) monthly financial statement displayed on Wednesday.
Who pays property tax and how much revealed by Greek authorities
The General Secretariat of Public Revenues (GSPR) published on Tuesday evening the results of the single property tax (ENFIA) settlement along with comparisons to last year. It also provided insight into who paid the levy.
Turnover in tourism sector edges down 1.1 pct in Q2
The Turnover Index in Accommodation and Food Services slipped again in the second quarter (Q2) of 2016, albeit at the notably slower pace of 1.1 percent from a downward revised drop of 11.2 percent in Q1, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures displayed on Tuesday.
Building activity slumps by 21.7 pct in June for sixth successive month
Greek building permits fell for the sixth straight month by 21.7 percent in June, at a slower pace compared to the 31.5 percent drop recorded in May, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data displayed on Monday.
Industrial production up for fourth straight month in July with 4.1 pct rise
Greek Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose for the fourth successive month in July, albeit at a decelerating pace of 4.1 percent, after an upward revised increase of 7.9 percent in June, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.
CPI drops by 0.9 pct in August
Τhe Greek Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell at a slightly slower pace of 0.9 percent in August, after dropping by 1 percent in July, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data displayed on Friday.