Search
-
Building activity continues strong start to 2026 with 5.4 pct YoY rise in Feb
EconomyMacroeconomythat deemed the construction code unconstitutional on environmental grounds. May 2025 was the first... for May showed that construction confidence had a further rebound, up to 34.9 points from 32.6 points
2% -
Newsletter 506 - 29/05/2026
of the weekEconomic sentiment Economic sentiment rebounded in May with a rise to 107.5 points, from.... The issue was settled mid-year and permits have been growing since May 2025. During the first two
2% -
Unemployment heads north, hovering at 10 pct over last two months
EconomyMacroeconomy) data showed on Friday. Last month’s revised 10.5 percent was the first double-digit rate since May... 2013. The series low is a 7.1 percent unemployment rate in May 2008. Year-on-year, the number
2% -
Greek–Turkish calm tested by Ankara’s push to codify "Blue Homeland" claims
PoliticsForeign Policy, the meeting between the two ministers suggests that Ankara’s primary strategic concern may no longer... to a broader strategic concern: Ankara fears that Cyprus may become an increasingly important platform
2% -
BoG reports sees resilience in Greek economy, urges focus on further reforms
EconomyMacroeconomy% GDP contraction in the first quarter of 2026. Inflation across the region rose to 3.2% in May 2026...) jumping to 4.9% in May 2026. These high energy costs are expected to trickle down into the prices
2% -
ELAS emerges as clear winner among new entrants, Elpida falters
PoliticsGreek Politicsfallen from 27.5 pct in May, putting an absolute majority well out of reach. Tempe campaigner Maria...-participants who don't even respond to polling. This interpretation suggests that current surveys may
2% -
Manufacturing PMI improves slightly in June, cost and export challenges persist
EconomyMacroeconomypace than in May, delays remained among the most severe on record due to transportation and freight..., with employment growth helping reduce backlogs of work following their increase in May. Purchasing
2% -
CPI decelerates to 4.4% YoY in June, housing costs up 10.6%
EconomyMacroeconomyCPI, and in deflation in December 2024, food inflation is in May below the headline number with its 2.7 percent rise, after an increase of 3.5 percent YoY in May.
2% -
Corporate inflows in June push deposits to highest point since April 2010
EconomyMacroeconomyPrivate sector deposits rose strongly in June, with a net inflow of 8.76 billion euros, after a solid rise of 5.31 billion euros in May, according to the latest Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released... billion euros to 232.79 billion euros, after a 5.06-billion euros rise in May.
2% -
Court ruling disrupts private university licensing, prompts opposition attacks on govt
PoliticsGreek Politicsplenary confirming that branches of foreign universities may operate in Greece under a special... and the institutions themselves, which may submit new files or corrective documentation. Barrage
2%