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Unemployment rate inched up again in Sept to 27.4 pct
EconomyMacroeconomythe beginning of the Greek crisis, the unemployment rate has almost tripled from the October 2009 figure of 9.9
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Q3 unemployment in Greece still at 27 pct despite strong tourism season
EconomyMacroeconomypercent in August. Since the beginning of the Greek crisis, the unemployment rate has almost tripled from
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October C/A deficit drops to 351 mln, down 39.1 pct over year
EconomyMacroeconomythis year. Note that unlike previous years, the extension of the tourist period beyond August has
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As EU presidency approaches, poll suggests Greeks are most isolated within Union
SocietyGreece is due to take over the six-month rotating presidency of the European Union on January 1 but just days before it does so a new poll has suggested that of the citizens in all 28 member states, Greeks feel least confident about the Union’s future and are the most detached from the bloc
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New data shows 6.2 pct of Greek labour force in gray area
EconomyMacroeconomyunderpaid or inactive and without income as a result of the severe recession that has devastated
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A third of Greek homeowners fear losing their properties in 2014
SocietyRoughly one in three Greeks fears losing their home in 2014 despite the restrictions on foreclosures the government has kept in place for the New Year. As of January 1, Greek banks have more leeway in repossessing the homes of customers who are failing to meet mortgage repayments. However
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State arrears to Nov fell to 5.86 bln but 1.96 bln of new debts created in 2013
EconomyMacroeconomyincreases to 6.17 billion or 3.4 percent of GDP. The MoF has revised in the 2014 budget the initial
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Bank of Greece decision bolsters Greek lenders’ capital ratios
EconomyMacroeconomy’s upcoming share capital increase of 2 billion euros. The bank has recently initiated the capital
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A closer look at Greece's 2013 budget primary surplus of 603 mln
EconomyMacroeconomythe date of the mission return to Athens is seen after January 27 Eurogroup, but has not been officially
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C/A balance positive by 1.4 bln to Nov, 2013 surplus in sight
EconomyMacroeconomy, the extension of the tourist period beyond August has had an incrementally positive contribution
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