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New data highlights pandemic impact on enterprises as turnover falls sharply
EconomyFeaturesThe Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) has released a set of data showing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses in Greece. ELSTAT said that the data had been collected to show which enterprises suffered most in terms of turnover decrease during the implementation period
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Current account shows deficit of 1.42 bln in June, driven by slashed tourism revenues
EconomyMacroeconomyYoY. The financial account showed a deficit of 1.75 billion euros during the month against a surplus
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Pandemic's growing economic impact warrants extra support measures, funded by cash buffer
PoliticsGreek Politics. According to the Bank of Greece’s latest data, during the first six months of 2020, arrivals
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High number of Covid-19 cases puts strain on government
PoliticsGreek Politics” at this stage. Tsakris noted that if preventative measures had not been adopted during the course
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Greece grapples with second Covid-19 wave as cases soar
Societyas they were during the first wave, when the disastrous events in neighbouring Italy were still fresh
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School re-opening decisions postponed amid opposition criticism
PoliticsGreek Politicsprimary school upwards in class and on school buses, but not during breaks and exercise, where
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Fire at archaeological site puts govt's crisis handling under scrutiny
PoliticsGreek Politics. Daily reported cases rose above 200 for several days during the month, and 183 new cases were reported
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PMI edges up to 49.4 points in August, employment rises
EconomyMacroeconomy, though the decline softened during August. Although quicker than the long-run series average
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Trouble from Turkey prompts plans for extra defence spending after years of cuts
PoliticsGreek Politicshad become a sensitive subject in Greece during the 2008-2018 period. Due to the economic
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Tsipras plans SYRIZA reboot, as govt pandemic response faces multiple challenges
PoliticsGreek Politicsof government spokesman during SYRIZA’s second term. Tzanakopoulos does not have a clear affiliation
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