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OECD proposes ways to improve competition, estimates positive economic impact at 414 mln
Economyemployed 8 percent of Greek workforce, well above the EU average of 4.9 percent. Pharmaceuticals The OECD
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Number of doctors working at Greek hospitals falls by 11 pct
SocietyThe number of doctors employed at Greek hospitals fell by almost 11 percent during the crisis while the nursing body shrunk by 8 percent, recently released data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) shows. At 24,577 in 2014, the number of medical personnel was down 10.85 percent
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Greek stocks climb 5 pct on week led by double-digit bank gains
Economyincreased by 8 percent to 45.6 million. Piraeus Bank reported on Tuesday its third-quarter (Q3) results
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Greece’s downstream oil industry adapts to shifting demands
EconomyFeaturesIf the average person were asked to guess what Greece’s top export is, they might say olive oil or feta. They’d be wrong. It is refined petroleum. As of 2015, the country ranked 21st worldwide for refined petroleum exports with a total of USD 8 billion or 1.3 percent of the global total and 29.9
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As Greeks wait for Brussels deal, general dissatisfaction reigns at home
PoliticsGreek Politicspercent in November. The government’s positive ratings during this period fell from 12 to 8 percent
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Time deposit rate edges down to 0.76 pct, loan rate spikes to 5 percent
EconomyMacroeconomyGreek households’ new time deposit rate dropped for the second straight month, albeit at a slower pace, by 3 basis points (bps) to 0.76 percent in October, after a decline by 8 bps in September, Bank of Greece (BoG) data displayed on Friday. The headline figure for October indicates a new record
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HFSF posts losses of 1.1 bln in H1 weighed down by valuation losses of bank holdings
EconomyBankingof 8 percent per annum for the first seven years. The statement of comprehensive income displayed
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Greek stocks climb 4.3 pct on week, banks’ strong performance continues
EconomyStock Exchange reached 648.27 on Thursday, which was the highest reading since June 8. Over the last
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IMF sets out its stall as review deliberations resume in Athens
EconomyProgrammeGreece exempts more than half of taxpayers from paying taxes. This compares to an average of just 8
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Bill aims to encourage more electronic transactions in Greece
EconomyMacroeconomyof March 2017 or 8 percent if it is submitted at a later stage. However, there is an additional
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