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ECONOMY
Bank of Greece
Expects economic growth to peak this year
The BoG expects economic growth to peak this year as GDP growth is expected to reach 2.5% from 2.3% in 2024. According to the Bank of Greece's forecasts, for the next two years, GDP growth is estimated to fall to 2.3% in 2026 and further to 2% in 2027.
ELSTAT
Marginal savings of Greeks in the third quarter
Greek households' disposable income grew faster than consumer spending in the third quarter of 2024 for the first time in a year.
Hellenic federation of enterprises
High energy costs hamper investments in Greek industry
The high cost of energy was the focus of the first General Council of SEV, which was attended by Energy Minister Th. Skylakakis, with the association calling on the government to exhaust all possibilities to reduce energy costs.
IRIS
Towards the extension to all businesses
The extension of the IRIS direct payment system to all businesses is proceeding, so that legal entities will also be obliged to accept payments from citizens through this system.
data centers
Institutional framework for lincensing
The constant request of companies developing in the data center sector has been to provide for faster procedures for the evaluation of investment projects and their licensing.
NBG SECURITIES
Buys the Greek bank story - Expects further rise in shares up to 48%
The story of the Greek banks... NBG Securities, which believes they will outperform on the Athens Stock Exchange this year. It puts Piraeus Bank as its top pick, and the up-targets have upside potential approaching 50%.
REAL ESTATE
How deals worth millions were not cancelled - The green fee issue
Stathis Karopoulos, director of the Stama Greece Association, analyses the new legislative initiatives of the government as well as the challenges for the short-term rental sector in a statement to BnB Daily.
Eurobank
How much the Trump tariffs will affect Greek exports
The current issue of Eurobank's 7 Days Economy newsletter explores the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs on Greek exports and the potential changes in our country's trade with the US as a result of the White House transition.
Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research
Expects growth slightly higher than 2024
IOBE expects growth slightly higher than 2024 and above the government's forecasts for this year, setting the bar at 2.4%.
REAL ESTATE
What holiday homes are sought by foreign investors in Greece
Less square footage but more amenities. This is the trend that is expected to dominate the preferences of foreign investors in the Greek holiday home market this year.
HYDROCARBONS
Within 2025 the contractor for Block A2 and South of the Peloponnese
Chevron's expression of interest in the domestic hydrocarbons market announced this week appears to have ramped up the pace, with the tender expected in the next few months.