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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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ND looks to asylum bill, strong rhetoric to ease pressure from migration flows
PoliticsGreek Politicson the economic front. However, the increased flow of refugees and migrants to the Greek islands has put
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New president receives strong endorsement, hints at areas of interest
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat pointed out SYRIZA would look foolish refusing to support Sakellaropoulou now when it had put her
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Approach to protests, policing poses a new quandary for government
PoliticsGreek Politicsis certainly one where the conservatives feel they can eat away at the strong support for the government... portfolio from the Interior Ministry to the Justice Ministry amid concerns that Panousis and Interior Minister Nikos Voutsis did not see eye to eye. It was notable that Justice Minister Nikos
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Government courts backlash over squat raids, while opposition is absorbed in internal debate
PoliticsGreek Politicscircumstances. Historically, the party had developed a very strong message on human rights issues and had... the poor impression created by the raids, the government spokesman released photos from the interior... the Interior Ministry to the Ministry of Citizen Protection, essentially defining it as a public order
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