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Sentiment unchanged in April thanks to services gains, consumer confidence also rises
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s economic sentiment (ESI) remained broadly unchanged in April at 108.5 points, after a strong recovery in March, from 108.4 points in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Monday. This is the highest sentiment reading since August 2023. Over the rolling
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Retail sales and volumes show worrying signs, turnover down 3.8 pct in Feb
EconomyMacroeconomyin April at 108.5 points, after a strong recovery in March, from 108.4 points in the previous month.
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Stability Programme revises growth down to 2.5 pct as investment estimates prove too rosy
EconomyMacroeconomyexpected the economy to grow by 2.9 pct on the back of strong investment growth of 15.1 pct
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Greece's relations with neighbours in Western Balkans becoming more complex
PoliticsForeign Policypolitical weight and send a strong message to the international community. On March 29, Serbian
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OECD sees growth stable at 2 pct this year, urges reforms and fiscal discipline
EconomyMacroeconomyas the high debt level exposes Greece to market risks. Sustained strong economic growth will be required
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Party leaders crank up campaign machinery for EP elections
PoliticsGreek Politicsnot have a strong political allegiance to any party or ideology but do have a prominent anti-systemic
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Foreign policy tops political agenda as relations with Greece's neighbours come under scrutiny
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe name deal was problematic from the start, justifying ND’s strong resistance to it at the time
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Vehicles licences jump by 36.3 pct in Apr thanks to strongest car sales since 2010
EconomyMacroeconomyRoad motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time grew by a strong 36.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in March, after a contraction of 9.2 percent in March, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Thursday. In April 2023, licences had grown by a modest 1.1
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Seasonal jobs for chefs, waiters and cleaners propel April hiring balance to highest on record
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s employment balance had another strong month in April, with 132,352 more hires than departures, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system. The hiring balance in April last year saw 123,059 more hires, a year-on-year improvement of 9,273 jobs. April’s balance
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Building permits jump by 77.8 pct in Feb for second highest rise since pandemic
EconomyMacroeconomyThe strong start to the year continued for building permits, with a rise of 77.8 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 15.1 percent increase in January, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Tuesday. This is the third largest annual rise in building activity
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