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ECONOMY
Ministry of Finance
E-auctions for over 1,200 beach concessions proceed
The implementation of the recently passed law on the concession of the simple use of the seashore and beach is in full swing, according to an announcement by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance.
Kostas Skrekas
Food inflation down by 40%
Kostas Skrekas, the Minister of Development and Competitiveness, emphasized that food inflation has been reduced by 40%.
ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
16.3% increase in passenger traffic in April - Jump in international arrivals
Passenger traffic up 16.3% in April at Athens International Airport.
AADE
Targeted checks on the safety of industrial products begin
Compliance with current national and EU legislation will be verified for manufacturers of a variety of industrial products under a protocol signed by AADE and the General Directorate of Industrial Infrastructure and Business Environment.
EUROSTAT
Services sector rally in Greece in February 2024
The services sector in Greece recorded the highest annual growth in the European Union in February.
Bank of Greece
Interest rate on new deposits unchanged
The weighted average interest rate on new deposits remained unchanged at 0.53%, according to the Bank of Greece.
Tourism
Greece secures 30 million arrivals for 2024
Greece is solidifying its position with a steady influx of 30 million tourists, shaping the nation’s overarching tourism strategy.
OECD
Inflation at 5.8% in March 2024 - 3.2% in Greece
In Greece, OECD data showed inflation at 3.2% in March, up from 2.9% in the previous month.
OECD
62% jump in foreign direct investment in Greece over the last three years
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Greece has increased significantly over the last three years compared to the previous period, according to a recent OECD.
Tourism
Cruise passenger receipts increased by 84.1%
In 2023, total cruise passenger receipts increased by 84.1%, compared to 2022 according to the Bank of Greece
OECD
Greek economy is resilient - Growth of 2% this year and 2.5% in 2025
The Greek economy remains resilient and is expected to grow at 2% this year and 2.5% in 2025, according to the OECD's semi-annual Economic Outlook report.