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ECONOMY
ATHENS METRO
The country's largest public project with a budget of €1.5 billion
When Metro Line 4 is finished, which is expected to be around 2029, it will serve about 340 thousand passengers a day, drastically altering the traffic situation in the capital.
PORTS
80 billion investment needs over the next decade
A report by the European Ports Organization (ESPO) estimates that Europe's ports will require 80 billion euros in investments over the next ten years, until 2034.
Kostis Hatzidakis
Greek economy offers great investment opportunites
Mr. Kostis Hatzidakis referred in particular to the framework in place for the promotion of strategic investments during a meeting with the Federal Chancellor for Economic Affairs, Education, and Research of Switzerland, Guy Parmelin.
Tourism
Greece among the most popular destinations for major European markets
Greece is one of the most popular destinations for Europe's major outbound tourism markets, according to Greek Tourism Confederation Ιnstitute.
ELSTAT
Exports plunge 11% in the first quarter
The total value of exports for the three-month period from January to March 2024 was 12,327.4 million euros (13,424.6 million dollars), according to the Greek Statistical Authority.
Industry
Production decreased by 0.6% in March
The overall industrial production index decreased by 0.6% in March 2024 compared to March 2023, according to a report released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority.
Kostas Skrekas
Households save up to 15% through e-katanalotis
According to Development Minister Kostas Skrekas, users of the e-katanalotis application can save anywhere from 10% to 15% on their purchases by comparing prices.
Greek Exporters Association
The crisis in the Middle East is a "burden" for four out of ten Greek businesses
As a result of events in the Middle East, four out of ten Greek exporters anticipate a negative impact on their export activity, and a sizable portion of them believe that the impact will be extensive.
Ministry of Finance
E-auctions for over 1,200 beach concessions proceed
The implementation of the recently passed law on the concession of the simple use of the seashore and beach is in full swing, according to an announcement by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance.
Kostas Skrekas
Food inflation down by 40%
Kostas Skrekas, the Minister of Development and Competitiveness, emphasized that food inflation has been reduced by 40%.
ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
16.3% increase in passenger traffic in April - Jump in international arrivals
Passenger traffic up 16.3% in April at Athens International Airport.