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IMF
Greek public debt expected to reduce to 158.8% of GDP in 2024 - Primary surplus of 2.1%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts a 10% reduction in public debt to 158.8% of GDP in its Fiscal Monitor report for Greece for 2024.
Nikos Papathanasis
4th payment request of €2.3 billion for the loan component of the Recovery and Resilience Fund
Nikos Papathanasis sent today a submission request to the European Commission of the 4th payment request, amounting to €2.3 billion, for the loan component of the Recovery and Resilience Fund.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis
€2 billion fund for the decarbonization of Greek islands
Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a Decarbonization Fund to "green" Greek islands.
IMF
Growth at 2% in 2024 and 1.9% in 2025 for the Greek economy
The IMF expects the Greek economy to grow at 2% of GDP this year, while it estimates that in 2025 it will be marginally lower, at 1.9% of GDP.
Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research
Improving business expectations in Industry in March 2024
Business expectations in industry have improved strongly in March 2024, according to the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research.
Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT)
Business turnover at 27.7 billion euros in February - 9.7% increase
Business turnover up 9.7% in February according to ELSTAT data.
Goldman Sachs
New target prices and recommendations for Greek banks
Banking giant Goldman Sachs raises target prices for Greek banks.
Ministry of Finance
The interconnection of payment terminals with cash registers is nearing completion
The interconnection of the payment terminals with the cash registers of the businesses subject to interconnection is being completed
Industrial Production
Increased by 1.5% in Greece in February
Industrial production in Greece rose by 1.5% in February on an annual basis, compared with a 6.4% decline in the eurozone, according to Eurostat data.
State Budget Execution
Primary surplus of €2.95 billion in the first quarter
Almonst €3 billion primary surplus in the first quarter according to preliminary data from State Budget Execution for the period of January – March of 2024.
Panagiotis Stamboulidis
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund is a pillar of growth, contributes 5% of GDP
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund contribution to Greece's GDP is 5% according to its Executive Director Mr. Panagiotis Stamboulidis.