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ECONOMY
Kostis Hatzidakis
Three tax incentives for the Stock Exchange
Three new tax incentives included in the bill for the strengthening of the capital market were presented by the Minister of Economy and Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis.
ΤRUMP TARIFFS
How Greek industries and the country's exports are affected
The imposition of 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel imports is turning the spotlight on bilateral trade between Greece and the US.
LOANS
Red loans reduced by €25 billion in the third quarter of last year compared to 2019
Red loans to banks and servicers were reduced by €25 billion in the third quarter of last year compared to 2019, from €92 billion to €67 billion.
Independent Authority for Public Revenues
Ensuring a transparent and competitive environment for business
At HoReCa, the annual international exhibition that is a meeting point for professionals in tourism, catering and hospitality equipment, and in particular at the Business Lab of the event, participated the Governor of the Independent Authority for Public Revenues, George Pitsilis.
EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION
The course and challenges of Greek exports
Greek exports recorded their third-best performance, after that of 2022, in 2024, when they closed at 49.9 billion euros, despite the adversities in the international environment and their slight decrease, by 2.2%, compared to 2023.
ELSTAT
Industrial production index increased by 5.8% in December 2024
The industrial production index increased by 5.8% in December 2024, compared to an increase of 4.5% in the corresponding comparison between 2023 and 2022, according to ELSTAT.
Tourism
The total number of arrivals in Greece reached 29.3 million in 2024
The total number of arrivals in Greece reached 29.3 million in 2024, an increase of +2.6 million / +9.7% compared to 2023.
GREEK ECONOMY
Exports close to €50 billion euros in 2024
Exports increased in December 2024, as they expanded by 292.4 million euros, or 7.8%, to 4.03 billion euros compared to 3.74 billion euros in the same month of 2023.
CENTER FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH
Growth of 2.3% in 2024 and 2.1% in the first half of 2025
At 2.3%, the KEPE estimates that the average annual GDP growth rate of the Greek economy for the whole of 2024.
ELSTAT
Trade deficit increased by 7.9% in 2024
The country's trade deficit increased by 7.9% in 2024, following a 9% decline in December last year.
Ministry of Environment and Energy
Steps to develop critical technologies for the green transition
The Ministry of Environment and Energy is taking a series of steps to develop critical technologies for the green transition, such as renewable gases and hydrogen.