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Current account shows deficit of 1.4 bln in May as imports rise
EconomyMacroeconomyof goods and, to a lesser extent, the services balance, which was partly offset by an improvement... euros, worsening by 50.6 percent year-on-year (YoY). The services balance came to a surplus of 315.8... increased by 20.1 percent to 23.6 billion. The aggregate services surplus fell to 1.36 billion
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Current account shows deficit of 1.34 bln in June as tourism begins to come back
EconomyMacroeconomy). According to the BoG, June’s performance is mainly due to an improvement in the services balance..., worsening by 55.6 percent year-on-year (YoY). The services balance came to a surplus of 834.3 million... to 29 billion. The aggregate services surplus increased to 2.19 billion, a rise of 0.8 percent
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SYRIZA attempts election reboot through new manifesto
PoliticsGreek Politicsservices, and strengthen the social safety net with better childcare services, disability support... heading into the tourist season when services come under added pressure from large numbers of visitors
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OECD sees growth stable at 2 pct this year, urges reforms and fiscal discipline
EconomyMacroeconomyof exports of goods and services is also seen more modest, at 1.3 pct this year, from 2.8 pct in 2023... regulatory burdens in retail and professional services, and providing more and better-quality training... procurement, pursuing further digitalisation and simplification of public services, and broadening
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CPI moderates to 2 pct in Apr, rents continue to climb with 10.8 pct YoY rise
EconomyMacroeconomyalso increased by 3.4 percent mainly due to rentals for dwellings, services for the repair and maintenance of the dwelling, miscellaneous services relating to the dwelling, electricity, and natural... that dropped by 0.6 percent and miscellaneous goods and services by 0.4 percent. After moderating
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OECD report highlights stark contrasts in health system
Societyservices, Greece’s healthcare system is failing to protect its citizens financially. Only 60.9 pct... of expenses. Out-of-pocket spending on hospital services is alarmingly high, making up 34 pct... allocated 40 pct of its health budget to inpatient services - far above the OECD average of 28 pct
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Despite sharp increase in Dec, current account deficit improves markedly in 2025 to 14.11 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyand in the balance of services, while the primary income account improved. December was the steepest deficit... 2024. The total services balance was 416.5 million euros, from 493.6 million last year. During.... The services balance in 2025 was 22.75 billion euros, from 22.67 billion the previous year.
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Greek C/A deficit to July narrowed to just 156 mln with boost from tourism
EconomyMacroeconomyof the trade deficit heading south (down 12.0 percent) and a services surplus hike (up 10.1 percent... in the net oil import bill, a further rise in the services surplus by 10.3 percent to 8.3 billion
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Greece and troika agree 2013 primary surplus will be just 500 mln - here's why
EconomyProgrammeServices announced on Thursday that unpaid taxes in August alone were 588 million euros, bringing... and public services.
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Volunteers try to fill void left by retreating Greek state
Societyservices. This has left thousands of Greeks directly exposed to some of the worst effects... the social services that are so desperately necessary in Greece’s situation. *An edited version
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