https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:56:41 GMT 2026-07-26T04:56:41Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.16345 Household disposable income increased by 3.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q1 2026, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:52:06 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.16345 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-24T10:52:06Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16285 The Greek government continues to face challenges in defending its economic record, as stories gain prominence about Greeks increasingly being unable to afford what used to be normal daily life and routine. Readers will be aware that this is an issue we have covered extensively over recent months. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:54:07 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16285 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-29T07:54:07Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16257 Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) Wages Index grew by 6.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q1, from 7.9 percent in the previous quarter, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Monday. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:50:05 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16257 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-15T13:50:05Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.16247 Inequality in Greece between 2015 and 2025 presents a paradox that challenges conventional economic interpretation. On paper, the country appears to have made progress: the Gini index, the most widely used measure of income distribution, has gradually declined from its crisis-era highs. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:24:39 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.society.16247 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-12T06:24:39Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16131 Household disposable income increased by 9.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q4 last year, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:11:35 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16131 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-24T12:11:35Z 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