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Industrial turnover drops by 3.8 pct in June, slowing from previous months
EconomyMacroeconomyindicators, July’s PMI index dropped to 48.6 points from 49.4 points in June. The latest reading
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PM denies asylum-seeker pushbacks, argues Covid-19 under control
PoliticsGreek Politicsresearchers to corroborate the claims of expulsions, is the latest in a series of detailed
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High number of Covid-19 cases puts strain on government
PoliticsGreek Politicsto convene. His speech is expected to outline the latest extraordinary measures to mitigate the impact
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School re-opening decisions postponed amid opposition criticism
PoliticsGreek PoliticsWith the holiday season drawing to a close amid a surge in coronavirus infections, opening schools has become the latest challenge for the government in Athens. On Monday, Education Minister Niki Kerameus gave a press conference in which it was widely expected that she would announce the date
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Retail sector struggles through pandemic
EconomyFeaturesAlthough it has been several months since the lockdown in Greece ended, the retail sector continues to bear the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The latest figures from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) showed that in May, retail turnover fell by 5.3 percent while volume fell by 5.8
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Credit growth up by 1.5 pct in July
EconomyMacroeconomyCredit movement in the Greek private sector rose by 1.5 percent in July after an increase of 0.4 percent in June, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures showed on Thursday. The outstanding balance increased to 147.58 billion euros. The latest increase is the highest since August 2010, when the rise in credit
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Insolvency code, 'second chance' for debtors unveiled as ND eyes social impact of crisis
PoliticsGreek Politics, the latest figures show that occupancy in Athens hotels averaged 36.5 percent in July despite an average
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Data shows export market shake-up amid pandemic
EconomyFeaturesGreece’s exports have been impacted by the pandemic, though not all markets were hit in the same way according to the latest data. Greece’s main export market remains the European Union, which is currently grappling with its second coronavirus wave, though strict lockdowns such as those brought
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Greece draws strong interest, attractive yield by re-opening 10-year bond
Economybillion initially issued in June. The latest yield is the lowest that Greece has achieved at any bond
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Parties debate pandemic response as public approval deteriorates
PoliticsGreek Politicsbeen steadily growing since the easing of the lockdown. The latest of a series of opinion polls
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