The change marks a 0.4% rise compared to Q4 in 2024. Based on non-seasonally adjusted data, the GDP posted a 1.4% rise over the same period compared to Q1 in 2024.

Office rental rates also moved upward in 2024, albeit at a slower pace. Across all office categories nationwide, nominal rents increased by 1.9%.

To boost productivity, Greece must pursue both internal modernization and broader structural changes, argue prominent economists.

The European Commission (EC) on Wednesday approved Greece’s national medium-term fiscal-structural plans (MTP) for 2025–2028 as part of the European Semester framework. The published documents highlight Greece’s significant fiscal results in 2024, noting a 1.7% budget surplus, accompanied by a notable GDP reversal from a 0.7% deficit in 2023. Greece’s public debt was reduced by […]

Regarding Greece’s credit outlook, S&P analysts said that a reduction in external imbalances could pave the way for a future upgrade.

The final approval process is now in the hands of EU finance ministers

Greece’s GDP growth is projected to reach 2% in 2025 and 2.1% in 2026, according to the latest Economic Outlook report on global economic prospects released by the OECD. According to estimates, investments will be bolstered by disbursements from the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility, while increases in the minimum wage are expected to support […]

In 2025-2027E, Euroxx Securities forecasts a dividend payout ratio of 57%-58%, on strong net profit growth, indicating a dividend yield of 4.6%-5.6%, well above peers

The Athens Stock Exchange ranked third globally in returns for both May and year-to-date performance, according to data from Deutsche Bank. In May alone, the ASE delivered a return of over 9%, placing it behind only the European banking index (DJ Stoxx 600 Banks) and the NASDAQ. The German bank attributes the solid showing to […]

The boom in short-term rentals such as Airbnb has significantly reduced the availability of properties for long-term leasing, while rental prices continue to climb—even for older properties. The problem is compounded by programs like “My Home 2,” which have contributed to further price hikes without addressing the core issue, namely, the limited supply of housing. […]

As tensions rise once more, global markets are left watching closely whether the two economic giants can salvage the truce or spiral further into trade conflict.

Deutsche Bank has raised its target price for Alpha Bank to €3.35 from €3, maintaining a “buy” recommendation. The German multinational investment bank stresses the Greek systemic bank’s robust performance in Q1 2025, suggesting solid fundamentals and a positive outlook. The Greek bank, the German bank notes, is outperforming its competitors primarily due to its […]

Eurobank CEO points the finger back at the state, arguing that it is government-imposed conditions, particularly those tied to property legalization and digital registration, that are delaying sales.

Breaking down unemployment by gender for Q1 2025, the rate among men was 6.3%, while for women it stood at 10.8%

What Lamda Development executives said about the development and delivery of Greece's mega-project.

Greece received three consecutive upgrades: from Moody’s, DBRS in March, and S&P in April.

Swiss-based multinational investment bank UBS is “bullish” on the Greek economy, expecting it will have a robust performance in 2024-2026 based on the country’s fundamentals. In its analysis, UBS affirms the country’s recovery, pointing to economic growth rates outpacing those of the EU average while also highlighting a steady fall in inflationary pressures. A combination […]

The primary goal of the Greek stock market is to be upgraded from emerging to developed status- ATHEX CEO Giannos Kontopoulos.

HEDNO orders 2.76 million digital meters to finally replace electromagnetic meters

Το μικτό κέρδος του ΟΠΑΠ από παιχνίδια ανήλθε σε 250,8 εκατ. ευρώ, αυξημένο κατά 10,7% σε ετήσια βάση