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Current account deficit widens to 3.93 bln in Nov, 17.48 bln in 11M
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece posted a deep current account deficit (C/A) of 3.93 billion euros in November, from 2.7 billion euros in October, Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Friday. In November 2021, the balance showed a deficit of 2.74 billion euros, while in November ...
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Building permits grow by 9 pct in Nov, up 3.9 pct over 11M
EconomyMacroeconomyBuilding permits stayed on a growth trend in November thanks to a rise of 9 percent year-on-year (YoY), after an increase of 8.2 percent in October, according to the latest data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSAT) on Tuesday. The total n...
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Solid Nov for car sales, which are up by 15.2 pct in 11M
EconomyMacroeconomyRoad motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time recorded another solid growth rate, growing strongly by 24.3 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 38.9 percent rise in October, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data releas...
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Trade deficit narrows further in Nov, at 28.46 bln in 11M
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s trade deficit recorded a drop of 28.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in November, after a decline of 32 percent in October, according to data released by ELSTAT on Tuesday. The deficit came to 2.66 billion euros for November. Imports totalled 6.95 ...
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Nov current account deficit widens to 3.3 bln, 11M falls below 12 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s current account recorded a deficit of 3.3 billion euros in November, from a deficit of 1.45 billion euros in October, Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Friday. In November 2022, the balance showed a deficit of 3.91 billion euros, while in Nov...
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Trade deficit jumps 18.7 pct YoY in Nov, 11M deficit at 31.51 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s trade deficit rose sharply by 18.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) in November, after a rise of 11.5 percent in October, according to data released by ELSTAT on Thursday. The deficit came to 3.18 billion euros for November. Imports totalled 7.21 bil...
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Current account deficit widens to 3.15 bln in Nov, at 11.52 bln in 11M
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s current account remained in deficit in November, widening to 3.15 billion, from 383.2 million euros in October, Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Monday. In November 2023, the balance showed a deficit of 3.18 billion euros. The Bank of Greece...
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Despite lower spend per trip, record arrivals push travel balance to 18.77 bln in 11M
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece's travel balance recorded a surplus of 419.9 million euros in November, compared to 1.94 billion euros in October, according to data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG) on Tuesday. The November balance was 82.7 percent higher than the 229.9 mill...
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Building activity rises by 6.4 pct YoY in Nov, up 14.9 pct in 11M
EconomyMacroeconomyBuilding activity remained in growth in November, with an increase of 6.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a rise of 5.9 percent in October, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Wednesday. The total number of pe...
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Rising clinical depression hints at hidden side of Greek crisis
SocietyThe proportion of Greeks suffering from major depression has increased substantially since 2011 and is several times higher than pre-crisis levels, according to a new study by the University of Athens. The institution’s Mental Health Research Institute ...
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