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Jobless rate falls to 10.2 pct in Mar amid expectations for strong tourism
EconomyMacroeconomyMinistry’s Ergani database showed that Greece’s employment balance was strong in March, with 63,689
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Another strong rise for building activity in Mar takes Q1 to 42 pct YoY
EconomyMacroeconomyThe strong start to the year for building activity continued in March, with a rise of 39.8 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 77.8 percent increase in February, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Thursday. The total number of permits issued in March
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Construction market remains strong in Apr as building permits rise by 40 pct
EconomyMacroeconomyThe strong start to the year for building activity kept its pace in April, with a rise of 40.1 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 39.8 percent increase in March, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Friday. The total number of permits issued in April
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PMI rise in Mar signals strong expansion, input costs at highest since 2022
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s Manufacturing PMI saw a solid rise in March, when it reached 55 points from 52.6 points in the previous month, according to S&P Global data released on Tuesday. Greek manufacturing saw strong expansion at the end of the first quarter, with production rising at the fastest pace since April
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Lending to corporations drives strong credit expansion of 10.2 pct YoY in Jun
EconomyMacroeconomyeuros in May, with strong inflows over the last few months. The outstanding balance was 126.05
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Draft budget for 2026 sees growth accelerating to 2.4 pct, tax collections remaining strong
EconomyMacroeconomyThe Greek Finance Ministry tabled in Parliament on Monday the draft budget for 2026, which sees a stable growth trajectory and a strong budget performance led by tax revenues, notably indirect taxes. The draft budget slightly revises the growth estimate for this year to 2.2 pct, from 2.3 pct
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Final 2026 budget foresees stable growth and strong tax performance
EconomyMacroeconomyThe Finance Ministry tabled in Parliament on Thursday the final budget for 2026, which sees growth slightly accelerating, a strong fiscal performance and a downward trajectory for the debt-to-GDP ratio. Next year’s growth is seen at 2.4 percent, from 2.2 percent this year, with private consumption
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Newsletter 241 - 28/02/2020
. Images in the media of riot police confronting citizens in rural communities are causing disquiet, even... positive, with strong signals from business and consumer sentiment that support the growth... NPL stock was now of utmost importance. 2 Economic sentiment at 113.2 in Feb Strong improvements
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Ex-ministers escape farm payments inquiry in controversial vote
PoliticsGreek Politicsrural development ministers Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis were rejected. The substance... and constitutional expert Evangelos Venizelos argued that the evident need to resort to strong-arm tactics... demonstrations targeting Israeli tourists have brought strong condemnation from cabinet ministers
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OECD report highlights stark contrasts in health system
Societystrong health outcomes despite spending less than many of its peers. But beneath the surface, troubling... percent of city dwellers and 43 pct of rural residents live more than 45 minutes from a hospital... for ambulatory care. Yet, despite these imbalances, Greece achieves relatively strong outcomes. It spends less
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