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ECONOMY
OECD
62% jump in foreign direct investment in Greece over the last three years
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Greece has increased significantly over the last three years compared to the previous period, according to a recent OECD.
Tourism
Cruise passenger receipts increased by 84.1%
In 2023, total cruise passenger receipts increased by 84.1%, compared to 2022 according to the Bank of Greece
OECD
Greek economy is resilient - Growth of 2% this year and 2.5% in 2025
The Greek economy remains resilient and is expected to grow at 2% this year and 2.5% in 2025, according to the OECD's semi-annual Economic Outlook report.
Bank of Greece
Balance of travel services posted a surplus of €18,162.0 million in 2023
The x-ray of the record year for Greek tourism is presented by the Bank of Greece in its report on "Developments in the travel balance of payments: 2023".
Stability Program
Growth of 2.5% this year and primary surpluses of 2.1% up to 2025
Stronger growth and a faster decline in inflation than in the EU are foreseen in Greece's Stability Program submitted to the Commission.
INFLATION
Falls marginally to 3.2% in Greece, to 2.4% in the euro area
Looking at the main components of inflation in the euro area, services are expected to have the highest annual rate in April
Ministry of Finance
Primary surplus at €2.987 billion in the first quarter of 2024
The primary surplus of the state budget for the first quarter of 2024 stood at €2.987 billion, according to the final data released by the Ministry of National Economy.
Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE)
myAADEapp at Beyond 2024 Exhibition
The Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE) presented the new mobile application, myAADEapp, to the visitors of BEYOND, the International Digital Technology Exhibition.
European Investment Fund
Credit guarantees to leading Greek banks to unlock up to €4.5 billion of SME lending
The European Investment Fund (EIF) signed guarantee agreements with Greece’s top four banks to mobilise up to about €4.5 billion in financing for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Bank of Greece
Increase in bank deposits and loans in March
Loans accelerated, deposit growth in March 2024 according to BoG.
Bank of Greece
Commendations and warnings to the banks
Risks to financial stability eased in the second half of 2023 according to BoG.