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Tsipras quits SYRIZA, moves closer to launching new political venture
PoliticsGreek Politicsa leading role in Greece’s progressive space. Monday’s announcement was the latest move in a concerted
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Government budgeting on a late RRF sprint
EconomyMacroeconomyThe draft budget for 2026 tabled in Parliament last week contained interesting signals for further policy considerations and the public debate. A pattern on investments that has been observed in previous years was affirmed in the latest budget submission, with the outlook for this year’s fixed
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PM hits back at labour reform critics, defends 13-hour working days
PoliticsGreek Politicswith the government runs deep on a range of issues. Last week, government MPs approved the latest reform
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Industrial turnover continues to slide with 1 pct YoY drop in Aug
EconomyMacroeconomy54.5 points in the previous month. The latest data indicates a modest upturn in the health
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Despite recovery in previous three months, building permits down 9.9 pct YoY to July
EconomyMacroeconomyCommission’s latest business sentiment indicators for September showed that construction confidence
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Corporate deposits propel savings increase to 208 bln in Sep
EconomyMacroeconomyThe Greek banking system’s private sector deposits rose strongly in September, with a net increase of 2.65 billion euros, after a rise of 2.05 billion euros in August, according to the latest Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Monday. The annual growth in September was 5.5 percent year
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Unemployment unchanged at 8.2 pct in Sep
EconomyMacroeconomyin the 25-74 years bracket was 7.7 percent, from 9.1 percent in September last year. The latest available
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Retail sales grow strongly in Aug with 5.3 pct YoY rise
EconomyMacroeconomyto the latest business indicators for October, consumer confidence resumed its slide to -47.6 points
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Manufacturing drives industrial production increase of 6.8 pct YoY in Sep
EconomyMacroeconomyin manufacturing. According to the European Commission’s latest business surveys for October, industry
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OECD report highlights stark contrasts in health system
SocietyAccording to the OECD’s latest Health at a Glance 2025 report, the country achieves relatively strong health outcomes despite spending less than many of its peers. But beneath the surface, troubling cracks are widening, especially in access, quality, and long-term care. Greece’s life expectancy
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