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Seasonal worries add to pressure on govt as opposition highlights holiday costs, hospital staffing
PoliticsGreek Politicsmore complaints about the cost of living and declining public services. In his weekly social media... sense of dissatisfaction over issues such as the high cost of living and poor public services, which... overtourism and lack of basic infrastructure and services. After the government stepped in to subsidise
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Newsletter 453 - 28/02/2025
against 12.48 bn with third countries. The EU also plays a prominent role in trade in services... 108.6 points in the previous month. The contraction was led by the sentiment in industry, services... dropped by 2 points, the services index lost 3.4 points, while construction confidence fell sharply
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CPI moderates to 2 pct in Apr, rents continue to climb with 10.8 pct YoY rise
EconomyMacroeconomyalso increased by 3.4 percent mainly due to rentals for dwellings, services for the repair and maintenance of the dwelling, miscellaneous services relating to the dwelling, electricity, and natural... that dropped by 0.6 percent and miscellaneous goods and services by 0.4 percent. After moderating
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OECD report highlights stark contrasts in health system
Societyservices, Greece’s healthcare system is failing to protect its citizens financially. Only 60.9 pct... of expenses. Out-of-pocket spending on hospital services is alarmingly high, making up 34 pct... allocated 40 pct of its health budget to inpatient services - far above the OECD average of 28 pct
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Despite sharp increase in Dec, current account deficit improves markedly in 2025 to 14.11 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyand in the balance of services, while the primary income account improved. December was the steepest deficit... 2024. The total services balance was 416.5 million euros, from 493.6 million last year. During.... The services balance in 2025 was 22.75 billion euros, from 22.67 billion the previous year.
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EC forecasts slower growth, higher inflation as energy shock strikes
EconomyMacroeconomycould negatively affect services exports, especially tourism, which remains a key sector... problems such as skill shortages and insufficient childcare and elderly‑care services. Overall... of non‑energy goods and services over time. In 2027, inflation is forecast to moderate to 2.4% as energy
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Current account deficit at 2.34 bln in Mar, up to 6.96 bln in Q1
EconomyMacroeconomyextent, in the services balance and the primary income account, while the secondary income account.... The total services balance was 555.4 million euros, from 350.3 million last year. During the first quarter.... The services balance in Q1 2026 was 1.2 billion euros, from 917.9 million last year.
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Greek C/A deficit to July narrowed to just 156 mln with boost from tourism
EconomyMacroeconomyof the trade deficit heading south (down 12.0 percent) and a services surplus hike (up 10.1 percent... in the net oil import bill, a further rise in the services surplus by 10.3 percent to 8.3 billion
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Greece and troika agree 2013 primary surplus will be just 500 mln - here's why
EconomyProgrammeServices announced on Thursday that unpaid taxes in August alone were 588 million euros, bringing... and public services.
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Volunteers try to fill void left by retreating Greek state
Societyservices. This has left thousands of Greeks directly exposed to some of the worst effects... the social services that are so desperately necessary in Greece’s situation. *An edited version
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