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Retail sales rise by 3.3 pct in Sep, but falling volume reflects challenges
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s retail sales stayed in positive ground in September, with a rise of 3.3 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 2.7-percent rise in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday. The corresponding volume index recorded a drop of 3.6 percent. Sales volumes have been
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Nov current account deficit widens to 3.3 bln, 11M falls below 12 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s current account recorded a deficit of 3.3 billion euros in November, from a deficit of 1.45 billion euros in October, Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Friday. In November 2022, the balance showed a deficit of 3.91 billion euros, while in November 2021 the current account posted
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Car sales record modest rise in August, up 3.3 pct YoY in 8M
EconomyMacroeconomy. In the first eight months of 2025, road motor cars rose by 3.3 percent annually. Passenger cars were
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Energy propels 3.3 pct YoY drop in import prices in Nov
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s import price index stayed in contraction in November, with a drop of 3.3 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 2.4 percent decrease in the previous month, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Wednesday. The index peaked in April 2022 with a 39.1
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Car sales drop 4.6 pct YoY in Apr, up 3.3 pct in 4M
EconomyMacroeconomymonths of 2026, road motor cars rose by 3.3 percent annually. Passenger cars were up by 2.1 percent
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Athens seeking Mitsotakis-Erdogan talks as Ankara suggests arbitration for disputes
PoliticsForeign Policythe way it treats the Greek ethnic minority. “Issues related to the protection of human rights... to Greece Burak Ozugergin to Ta Nea. Ozugergin suggested that the two sides should start a discussion
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Athens pleased about new EU-Egypt deal, seeks closer ties with Cairo
PoliticsForeign Policywith flows to the Italian and Greek (from Libya to Crete) coasts. Europe is offering a "strategic... and digital connectivity. On migration management, the agreement includes 200 million to combat human... urgently needs Egypt to control migration flows from its borders with Libya and, secondly, to improve its
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Deadly collision throws spotlight on government’s migration policy
PoliticsGreek Politicson the incident, adding that the rules of engagement must prioritise human lives, while SYRIZA leader... the crossing from Libya, and for which the Greek Ombudsman recommended disciplinary charges against.... The proposals have been condemned by human rights advocates for violating international law, but also
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Mitsotakis defends his record against backdrop of tough migration package
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPlevris, was refused entry to eastern Libya for negotiations. The measures include a three-month... Mitsotakis of resorting to anti-migration policies to deflect from the failure of foreign policy in Libya... migration flows did not meet the high bar set in international law for the suspension of human rights
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Greek, Turkish FMs keep ties on even keel as OSCE cooperation pays off
PoliticsForeign Policyand Human Rights (ODIHR). “The distinguished jurist Maria Telalian, who has served for many years... of Director of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR),” the Greek Foreign... Turkey submitted at the international organisation the so-called Turkey-Libya Memorandum (2019
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