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Energy propels 3.3 pct YoY drop in import prices in Nov
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s import price index stayed in contraction in November, with a drop of 3.3 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 2.4 percent decrease in the previous month, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Wednesday. The index peaked in April 2022 with a 39.1
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Small total surplus for budget at close of 2025 as underspend remains prominent
EconomyMacroeconomyThe budget primary balance produced a surplus of 8 billion euros up to December, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Thursday. The primary balance came in at 2.68 billion euros above the target. Expenditure, excluding interest payments
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Car sales record strong rise in Dec, grow by 5.9 pct YoY in 2025
EconomyMacroeconomyVehicles going into circulation for the first time jumped by 18.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) in December, after a drop of 1.6 percent in November, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday. In December 2024, licences had decreased marginally by 0.2 percent
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Mitsotakis makes new bid to break deadlock with farmers as govt ponders relief measures
PoliticsGreek Politicsappetite for new political vehicles, though the data suggests that established figures launching fresh
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Current account deficit at 2.08 bln in Nov, falls significantly in 11M
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s current account recorded a deficit of 2.08 billion euros in November, from 1.09 billion euros in October, Bank of Greece (BoG) data released on Tuesday showed. In November 2024, the balance showed a deficit of 3.32 billion euros. The Bank of Greece notes that this is primarily due
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Mitsotakis continues balancing act with compromise EU proposal on Trump’s Peace Council
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe right appetite for change is notable. Overall, the data suggests that ND remains the dominant force
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Newsletter 491 - 23/01/2026
. The latest survey data indicates that New Democracy retains a commanding lead and appears insulated
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Strong primary surplus of over 8 bln at close of 2025 as spending is contained
EconomyMacroeconomyThe budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 8.09 billion euros for 2025, compared to a surplus of 8.7 billion euros a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Monday. Expenditure, excluding interest payments and the public investment
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Disposable income records modest 1.9 pct YoY rise in Q3, saving rate again negative
EconomyMacroeconomyHousehold disposable income increased by 1.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q3 last year, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Monday. The absolute figure was 44.54 billion euros in Q3, from 43.69 billion euros a year ago. A rise of 1.8 percent was noted in other
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Building activity on the mend with 13.5 pct YoY rise in Oct
EconomyMacroeconomyBuilding activity continued to recover in October, with a rise of 13.5 percent year-on-year, after an increase of 12.5 percent YoY seen in September, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Wednesday. The total number of permits issued in October reached 2,997
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