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Budget balance up to May well above target as VAT brings in 650 mln more than planned
EconomyMacroeconomyeuros. Net revenues were 30.22 billion euros. The total budget balance for May showed a surplus
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Tsipras aim to redraw political map as ND drafts plan to contain ELAS
PoliticsGreek Politicsmillion to 600 million annually; and 1,200 tax exemptions worth 30% of total state revenue
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Building activity maintains strong first quarter with 22.3% YoY rise in March
EconomyMacroeconomyBuilding activity jumped in March, with a rise of 22.3 percent year-on-year, after an increase of 5.4 percent in the previous month, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Monday. The total number of permits issued in February reached 2,697, from 2,206
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Corporations at forefront of 5.53 bln deposit inflow in May
EconomyMacroeconomywere down by 13 million to 33.04 billion. Total deposits, which also include the general government
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Loans to businesses keep credit growth at 7.4% YoY in May
EconomyMacroeconomy-financial corporations was up by 427 million euros. The corporate lending total balance stood at 93.38
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Unemployment slides to 8.1% in May as male and youth rates improve
EconomyMacroeconomyof employed people increased by 20,712 people, with total employment at 4.35 million people
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PBO sees resilience in economy, revises growth outlook slightly down
EconomyMacroeconomy% of the total housing stock, approximately 2.28 million units, remains vacant. The PBO argues that the housing
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Pension policy U-turn highlights government’s election concerns
EconomyMacroeconomypension. The provision affected a total of 120,000 pensioners, and the government chose to delay its
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Fuels continue to propel drop in trade deficit as May sees 15.7% YoY decline
EconomyMacroeconomypercent, bringing the total to 12.45 billion euros. Imports rose by 4.4 percent, while exports
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Greece relies on labour, VAT and green taxes more than any EU member
EconomyFeaturestaxes - the highest ratio in the EU. These revenues account for 9.4% of Greece’s total tax mix, nearly
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