ECONOMY

Tourism

Accommodation and food service activities provided 6.5% added value in Greece's business economy

Tourism services provided 6.5% of the value added to Greece's economy, according to Eurostat.

03/04/24 • 16:18

Inflation

3.4% for Greece, 2.4% for the euro area in February according to Eurostat

Eurostat data showed that inflation was 3.4% for Greece in February while in the eurozone fell to 2.4%.

03/04/24 • 12:31

Ministry of Economy and Finance

9 out of 10 businesses connected to payment terminals

More than 255,000 greek businesses have been connected to payment terminals as required by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

02/04/24 • 16:50

IOBE

Substantial improvement in the Economic Climate Index in March

Foundation for Economic & Industrial Reseach found out that economic as well as consumer confidence is strengthening.

02/04/24 • 16:35

Commission

Approves €1 billion Greek State aid measures to support renewable energy

The European Commission has approved €1 billion measures to support two projects for the generation and storage of renewable energy in Greece.

02/04/24 • 15:24

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Greek exports exceeded €100 million - The main destinations

Τhe EU-27 Member States are consistently the most important destinations for Greek spirits, with a 76% share in value.

02/04/24 • 14:58

ALPHA BANK

Greek economy was resilient in 2023

Alpha Bank notes that a healthier banking system has been instrumental in strengthening the financial stability.

02/04/24 • 14:41

Golden Visas

New rules to be discussed in Greek Parliament

Government aims to regulate further Golden Visa scheme in order to tackle housing crisis.

02/04/24 • 12:11

HRADF

Ports of Souda and Stylida to be upgraded

The projects are co-financed by the Recovery and Resilience Fund.

01/04/24 • 16:56

YANNIS STOURNARAS (BoG)

Reduction of the maximum VAT rate of 24% is feasible

Governor of the Bank of Greece argued that priority is not to reduce VAT, but to reduce social security contributions at work.

01/04/24 • 16:33

ELSTAT

Unemployment rate in Greece at 11% in February

The number of employed persons amounted to 4,228,417 persons, increased by 76,736 persons as compared with February 2023 (1.8%) and decreased by 38,712 persons compared with January 2024 (-0.9%)

01/04/24 • 12:52

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