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Building activity grows by 15.8 pct in May, up 11.5 pct in first five months
EconomyMacroeconomysaw the first annual decline since July last year. The total number of permits issued in May reached
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Economic sentiment improves marginally in Aug, consumer confidence takes 7-point tumble
EconomyMacroeconomy. Since September last year, industry confidence has risen by 6.5 points. The services index saw
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Insurgent campaign from Kasselakis puts shock SYRIZA leadership win in touching distance
PoliticsGreek Politicsfollowing Greece’s civil war and during the military dictatorship. Some SYRIZA officials saw this not only
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Building activity continues to grow, rising by 13 pct YoY in Jun
EconomyMacroeconomyBuilding permits recorded solid growth in June, rising by 13 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a rise of 15.8 percent in May, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Thursday. Permits have been growing annually this year except in February, which saw the first
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PM makes delayed Israel visit to offer support, express concerns about humanitarian impact
PoliticsForeign Policycitizens against horrific violence, which saw 1,400 killed, while also agreeing that provisions
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Expulsions hasten SYRIZA split as ND ploughs ahead in pursuit of political dominance
PoliticsGreek Politicsdivisions within SYRIZA appear to be coming to a head after a night which saw leader Stefanos Kasselakis
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Building activity resilient, permits higher by 11.1 pct up to July
EconomyMacroeconomyBuilding permits remained on a solid footing in July, rising by 7.5 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a rise of 13 percent in June, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Friday. Permits have been growing annually this year except in February, which saw
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Hiring balance up to August improves by 43,573 jobs YoY
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s employment balance stayed negative in August, with 15,826 more departures than hires, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system. The hiring balance in August last year saw -32,966 more departures, suggesting a year-on-year improvement of 17,140 jobs. Total
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SYRIZA loses Umbrella during stormy weekend
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe party saw this is a crude power play by Kasselakis and his speech to committee members
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PM brushes aside political cost of self-employed tax bill as main opposition unravels
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appears determined to pass a controversial tax reform in the teeth of opposition from unions and his own party’s lawmakers. The response from main opposition SYRIZA has been muted, as the leftist party continues to be consumed by internal wrangles which saw
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