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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.
Independent Power Transmission Operator
Saudi Greek Interconnection electricity interconnection studies launched
A call for technical and market studies for the operation of the Greece-Saudi Arabia electricity interconnection was made in Riyadh.
Growthfund - The National Fund of Greece
Closer to its transformation into a National Investment Fund
Greece's Growthfund is proceeding rapidly with the next strategic steps for its transformation into a National Investment Fund.
Airports
Passenger traffic increased by 14.4% in the first quarter
A significant increase of 14.4% was recorded in passenger traffic in the first quarter of the year, compared to last year, for all the country's airports.
IOBE
Revises Greek GDP Growth Downward, to 2.1% For 2024
For 2024, IOBE forecasts growth of 2.1% in constant prices, with uncertainty about the size of the risks arising from the international environment.
Kostis Hatzidakis
Reduction of POS charges for transactions up to €10
The Ministry of Finance is introducing a legislative regulation for a 50% reduction of POS commissions for small amounts.
Reuters
Greece to Repay More Bailout Loans Ahead of Maturity in 2023
The Greek government is eyeing another early repayment of up to five billion euros worth of bailout loans to eurozone partners later this year according to Reuters.