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ECONOMY
INFLATION
At 3.1% in April - Food prices up 5.4%
According to data released by ELSTAT, Greece's inflation rate in April was 3.1%, indicating a slight decrease from 3.2% in March.
MT. PARNITHA CASINO
Relocation to be discussed June 17
The Council of State has determined that a new discussion regarding the relocation of the Mt Parnitha casino to Maroussi, a northeastern suburb of Athens, will take place on June 17.
EMPLOYMENT
The state-run job matching website for tourism and food service positions launches.
Launch of a state platform that links job openings in tourism and food service with unemployment.
ATHENS METRO
The country's largest public project with a budget of €1.5 billion
When Metro Line 4 is finished, which is expected to be around 2029, it will serve about 340 thousand passengers a day, drastically altering the traffic situation in the capital.
PORTS
80 billion investment needs over the next decade
A report by the European Ports Organization (ESPO) estimates that Europe's ports will require 80 billion euros in investments over the next ten years, until 2034.
Kostis Hatzidakis
Greek economy offers great investment opportunites
Mr. Kostis Hatzidakis referred in particular to the framework in place for the promotion of strategic investments during a meeting with the Federal Chancellor for Economic Affairs, Education, and Research of Switzerland, Guy Parmelin.
Tourism
Greece among the most popular destinations for major European markets
Greece is one of the most popular destinations for Europe's major outbound tourism markets, according to Greek Tourism Confederation Ιnstitute.
ELSTAT
Exports plunge 11% in the first quarter
The total value of exports for the three-month period from January to March 2024 was 12,327.4 million euros (13,424.6 million dollars), according to the Greek Statistical Authority.
Industry
Production decreased by 0.6% in March
The overall industrial production index decreased by 0.6% in March 2024 compared to March 2023, according to a report released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority.
Kostas Skrekas
Households save up to 15% through e-katanalotis
According to Development Minister Kostas Skrekas, users of the e-katanalotis application can save anywhere from 10% to 15% on their purchases by comparing prices.
Greek Exporters Association
The crisis in the Middle East is a "burden" for four out of ten Greek businesses
As a result of events in the Middle East, four out of ten Greek exporters anticipate a negative impact on their export activity, and a sizable portion of them believe that the impact will be extensive.