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ECONOMY
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
Three investment schemes for the Vasilitsa ski resort
The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund, announces that three business groups have expressed interest in the tender for the development of the National Ski Centre of Vasilitsa.
ELSTAT
Construction output index increased by 12%
The construction output index increased by 12% in the second quarter of this year compared to the corresponding index for the second quarter of 2023.
AIRBNB
Response to the government's regulations on short-term rentals in Greece
Airbnb' s Head of Public Policy for Southern Europe, Valentina Reino, made a statement on the government's announcements regarding the new regulations on short-term rentals in Greece.
Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies
Premiums up 6.7% in the first half of 2024
Insurance premium production in Greece rose by 6.7% in the first half of 2024, reaching €2,814 billion.
ECB
Second interest rate cut of 0.25%
Confirming market expectations, the European Central Bank cut its key interest rate by another 25 basis points against the backdrop of a moderation of inflation in the euro area to 2.2%, very close to the 2% target.
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
The concession contract for Attiki Odos with GEK TERNA was signed
The Greek State has signed the new long-term concession contract for the Attiki Odos motorway with GEK Terna, according to reports.
ELSTAT
Car sales fell by 11.3% in August
New cars amount to 9,040 compared to 10,936 circulated in August 2023, showing a decrease of 17.3%.
CENTER FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH
Concerns about the current account balance
The Centre for Planning and Economic Research (CEPE) has warned of the deterioration of the current account balance over the last three years, stressing that this trend must be halted in order to ensure the objective of external balance of the economy.
ELSTAT
8.6% jump in wage costs in the second quarter
The Wage Cost Index jumped 8.6% in the second quarter without any correction compared to the corresponding index for the second quarter of 2023, the Hellenic Statistical Authority announced today.
TAXATION
Environmental taxes increased by 50.3% in 2022
In 2022, total revenues from environmental taxes amounted to €11.578 billion, representing an annual increase of 50.3% compared to 2021, according to data published by ELSTAT.
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
Signatures for the new concession contract of Attiki Odos to be signed on Thursday
On Thursday, the major meeting between the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund and GEK Terna is scheduled for the signing of the 25-year concession contract of the Attiki Odos. A contract that will bring to the State revenues of €3.27 billion.