https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:04:57 GMT 2026-04-11T14:04:57Z 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.16052 Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) Wages Index grew by 7.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q4, from 7.5 percent in the previous quarter, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Monday. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:22:10 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16052 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-16T10:22:10Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15934 The 2025 annual report by the Labour Ministry, based on the data registered in the ERGANI database, gives the latest snapshot of Greek entrepreneurship, employment, and income profiles for the private sector. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:50:25 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15934 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-05T09:50:25Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15911 Household disposable income increased by 1.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q3 last year, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Monday. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:47:15 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15911 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-01-26T10:47:15Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15637 Household disposable income increased by a solid 8.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 this year, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Monday. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:08:08 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15637 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-12-15T11:08:08Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15636 Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) Wages Index grew by 7.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q3, from 9.3 percent in the previous quarter, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Monday. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:57:14 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15636 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-12-15T10:57:14Z 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.economy.15442 The Greek government’s efforts to shift the narrative and change its political fortunes are crashing against the realities on the ground as reflected in the frequent data releases from Eurostat and ELSTAT. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:13:02 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.15442 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-29T08:13:02Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15404 Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) Wages Index grew by 8.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q2, from 6.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Friday. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:35:46 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15404 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-12T10:35:46Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15240 The latest annual report by Greece’s largest union, GSEE, captures the grim picture regarding wages in Greece and the spending power of workers. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:15:19 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15240 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-06-18T08:15:19Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15233 Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) Wages Index grew by 5.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q1, from 5.8 percent in the last quarter of 2024, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Friday. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:51:06 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15233 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-06-13T09:51:06Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15189 The issue of wages resurfaced in the public debate last week after the government launched a communication offensive and briefed the Greek media that, based on Eurostat data, incomes in Greece have significantly improved. Thu, 29 May 2025 06:30:04 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15189 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-05-29T06:30:04Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15073 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been forced to commit to pay rises for all uniformed personnel after leading ministers and numerous New Democracy MPs called for those serving in the police, coast guard and fire service to be awarded more pay following the recent announcement of wage increases for the armed forces. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:00:01 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15073 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-04-01T10:00:01Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15040 The recent upgrade of Greece’s credit rating by Moody’s to investment grade highlighted the difficulties that Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his administration have had in building traction for the government’s economic record with the Greek public. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:47:45 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15040 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-03-25T08:47:45Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15020 Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) Wages Index resumed growth in Q4, rising by 4.9 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 1.3 percent contraction in the third quarter of 2024, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Friday. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:11:02 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15020 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-03-14T13:11:02Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14935 The Labour Ministry released recently the latest annual report for 2024 based on data on its Ergani system that maps out the earnings landscape for wage earners in the private sector in Greece. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:38:51 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14935 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-02-11T08:38:51Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14630 After suffering a more turbulent year than it expected, the government is aiming to regain its footing in 2025 by returning to the reform agenda that served as the flagship of its first term in office. However, its record regarding the performance of the Greek economy will likely be the factor that determines whether New Democracy enjoys a better year or not. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:22:06 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14630 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-12-30T08:22:06Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14607 Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) Wages Index went in contraction in Q3, dropping by 1.7 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 7.3 percent growth in the second quarter of 2024, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Friday. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:15:24 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14607 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-12-13T12:15:24Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.14582 Political developments are putting more pressure on the government to deliver tangible economic results. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:54:41 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.14582 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-12-03T09:54:41Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14539 The latest hit to efforts to create a buzz around the Greek economy came this week from the OECD’s How’s Life 2024 report, with the challenges outlined in an op-ed by the country’s representative at the Paris-based think-tank a few days ago. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:16:50 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14539 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-11-18T08:16:50Z