ECONOMY

Bank of Greece
According to the Bank of Greece, the current account deficit grew by 1.1 billion euros between January and April of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
20/06/24 • 12:27

Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance announced that refining companies would be subject to a temporary 33% Solidarity Contribution for the tax year 2023, based on their excess profits.
20/06/24 • 11:39

Ministry of Finance
The new EquiFund II Participation Fund is funded by €200 million from the NSRF Competitiveness 2021-2027 Programme and national resources.
19/06/24 • 15:24

Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday morning during his visit to the Ministry of Development that he was extending the measure to combat inflation for an additional six months.
19/06/24 • 13:30

European Commission
The European Commission notes that, like Italy, Greece has imbalances, including excessive imbalances found up until last year.
19/06/24 • 13:23

Nikos Papathanasis
Greece was represented at the General Affairs Council of Ministers responsible for Cohesion Policy on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Luxembourg by Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis.
19/06/24 • 08:48

ELSTAT
According to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), the turnover of businesses in the accommodation and catering services sectors increased by 9% on an annual basis in April. Notably, businesses in Attica recorded an impressive 32.5% growth in turnover.
18/06/24 • 16:17

Kostis Hatzidakis
The five changes to the law for the restructuring of the GrowthFund, the modernization of its subsidiaries and the establishment of a new Investment Fund were announced by the Minister of National Economy, Kostis Hatzidakis
18/06/24 • 15:22

Bank of Greece
On a cash basis, the budget's main surplus for the five months of January through May was €1.6 billion, down from €2.9 billion during the same period the previous year.
18/06/24 • 14:15

EUROSTAT
In May 2024, annual inflation in the euro area increased marginally from 2.4% in April to 2.6% on a monthly basis. The rate was 6.1% a year ago.
18/06/24 • 12:29
In Brief
Ministry of Finance
Kyriakos Mitsotakis
European Commission
Nikos Papathanasis
ELSTAT
Kostis Hatzidakis
Bank of Greece
EUROSTAT