https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:38:00 GMT 2026-04-26T05:38:00Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16083 As the conflict in Iran shows no sign of easing, and with damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East estimated to have reduced production capacity by roughly 30–40 percent - repairs that could take years to complete - it is becoming evident that the world will face unsettled energy markets and volatile prices for some time, even in the more benign scenario of a swift end to the war. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:22:46 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16083 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-30T07:22:46Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15605 The final 2026 budget submitted to Parliament in November reaffirmed Greece’s strong fiscal performance and the sustained trajectory of declining debt. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:29:23 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15605 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-12-02T09:29:23Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15136 The state of Greece’s public finances took prominence in the public debate when Eurostat and ELSTAT published the official data for the 2021 to 2024 period, with Greece presenting a sizable primary surplus of 11.4 billion euros, or 4.8 pct of GDP, while the general government budget was in a total surplus of 3.18 billion euros, or 1.3 pct of GDP. Mon, 05 May 2025 10:08:42 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15136 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-05-05T10:08:42Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14351 Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate remained below the 10 percent mark in July, though rising to 9.9 percent, from 9.5 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:32:09 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14351 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-08-29T10:32:09Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.13148 Wages in Greece have featured prominently in this summer's election campaign as, in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis, there is a wider recognition by the leading parties that earnings in Greece need a boost. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:59:25 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.13148 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-06-19T04:59:25Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.12829 The struggles of Greek households, particularly those considered vulnerable, in coping with the cost-of-living crisis were captured in the latest housing overburden data published by Eurostat. It shows that even before the inflation wave intensified (the latest data is for 2021) Greek households had little leeway to cope with rising prices. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:36:15 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.12829 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-02-17T12:36:15Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.9804 Greece continues to be the most expensive country in the European Union (EU 27) for communication, according to the latest consumer price comparison by Eurostat. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:56:37 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.9804 Omaira Gill 2020-06-24T11:56:37Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.6957 New data from Eurostat has revealed that over one in five Greeks is classed as severely materially deprived and were unable to make ends meet in 2017. Wed, 25 Apr 2018 10:07:15 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.6957 Omaira Gill 2018-04-25T10:07:15Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.6109 Eurostat’s annual at risk of poverty statistic updated for 2016 showed that Greece has one of the highest percentage of population at risk of poverty in the European Union. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 08:54:56 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.6109 Omaira Gill 2017-10-18T08:54:56Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.6102 The latest gender inequality index released by the EU has revealed that Greece has made the worst overall progress on gender equality between 2005 and 2015. Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:46:41 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.6102 Omaira Gill 2017-10-16T11:46:41Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.5939 According to a new report by the Berlin Institute for Population and Development, Greece is set to have one of the worst population demographics in Europe by 2050. Wed, 16 Aug 2017 08:20:03 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.5939 Omaira Gill 2017-08-16T08:20:03Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.2592 Greek people are among the most dissatisfied people in Europe regarding a range of aspects of life, from personal relationships, commuting times, their jobs and, not surprisingly, their financial situation, a new report from Eurostat on well-being has found. Mon, 08 Jun 2015 21:13:46 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.2592 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-06-08T21:13:46Z