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ECONOMY
Kyriakos Mitsotakis
The support measures announced at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair
A reform plan with interventions aimed at increasing incomes, developing the country's productive potential, mitigating inequalities, and addressing important problems such as housing and demography, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in his speech at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair.
Growthfund
Launch with €300 million - Investing in green infrastructure
With investment funds of €300 million euros, the National Investment Fund is starting from the beginning, as announced today by the Managing Director of the Growth Fund, Grigoris Dimitriadis, speaking at a conference at the pavilion of the institution at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair.
Bank of Greece
Better growth prospects for the Greek economy in 2024-2025
The Bank of Greece forecasts a marginal acceleration of growth in 2024 and 2025 while keeping its quantitative estimates unchanged.
Independent Authority for Public Revenues
The Certification and Collection Centres and Capital Tax Centres were inaugurated in Thessaloniki
The inauguration of the Certification and Collection Centre (KEBEIS) and the Capital Tax Centre (KEFOK) of AADE took place today in Thessaloniki.
Exports
Collaboration between SEVΕ, Export Credit Greece and Attica Bank
The cooperation between SEVE (Association of Exporters), Export Credit Greece, and Attica Bank for the support of the country's export enterprises through specialized financial products was announced today in Thessaloniki.
TRADE
Deficit increases to €19.39 billion in 7 months
Imports increased by 2.5% between January and July 2024, compared to a 1.7% decrease in imports, resulting in a 9.6% increase in the trade deficit, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
out-of-court mechanism
50% increase in arrangements in August
The out-of-court mechanism moved at a significantly higher pace in August this year compared to the same period in 2023.
Independent Power Transmission Operator
Crucial decisions for Greece-Cyprus postponed for next week
Despite last Monday's agreement in principle for the completion of regulatory issues on the Cypriot side that would unlock the next steps for the electrical interconnection of the two countries, the crucial decisions are finally postponed until next week, continuing the thriller of the Great Sea Interconnector.
GOLDMAN SACHS - MORGAN STANLEY
Why they proceeded το new upgrade of the target of greek banks
Upgrades for Greek banks continue, as after Fitch it is the turn of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Ministry of Finance
IRIS is now part of the daily lives of 3 million citizens
The use of IRIS has soared in 2024 as 1 in 2 citizens—more than 3 million—with web banking enabled have now linked their accounts to this instant payment system.
ELSTAT
At 9.8% in the second quarter
Unemployment in Greece fell to 9.8% in the second quarter of the year from 12.1% in the first quarter, according to data published by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Thursday.