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ECONOMY
Budget
Primary surplus of €5.8 billion in the 11-month period
Excess of net revenues 173 million euros for the month of November
The Economist
Greek economy at the top of the list among 35 countries
According to The Economist's analysis, based on five economic and financial indicators (inflation, 'inflation breadth,' GDP, employment, and stock market performance), Greece maintains the highest scores in the economy
Ad. Georgiadis
From New Year's, we put an end to the unfair "penalty" of 30% for retirees who choose to work
According to examples already disclosed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, employed retirees will benefit significantly from the new provision.
Greek economy
Early repayment of €5.29 billion loans from the first Memorandum
These loans were part of the first program agreed upon in May 2010 and included bilateral loans from Eurozone countries (52.9 billion euros) and the IMF (20.1 billion euros).
Scope Ratings
Upgrades growth forecasts for Greece
Growth is projected to be at 2.2% next year and 2.3% for 2025, according to Scope Ratings - identifying potential risks
ELSTAT
Unemployment decreased to 10.8% in the third quarter
According to data from ELSTAT, the number of unemployed individuals decreased to 514,622, representing a -3.5% quarterly change and a -7.4% annual change.
K. Skrekas
€2 million fine on Dixon South-East Europe for deceptive discounts
In the company's online store, was found that the information provided for specific products sold under a price reduction announcement did not include the selling price before and after the price reduction.
Christmas Basket
In effect as of today with 6 new food categories
As of today until Wednesday, January 3, the "Christmas Basket" will be in effect, which is an extension of the already active "Household Basket"
K. Skrekas
Our goal is the de-escalation of inflation
"Our goal is the de-escalation of inflation and the reduction of prices on supermarket shelves, in conjunction with the smooth functioning of the market, said, Kostas Skrekas.
Εnergy price cap
Changes from 1 January 2024
In practice, prices, excluding horizontal subsidies that will be discontinued on December 31, will be at the levels observed throughout 2023.
K. Hatzidakis
Three positive news for Greece in the Eurogroup - ECOFIN
The government will continue to work with seriousness and methodicality, combining fiscal discipline with developmental policies, emphasizes the Minister of Finance