Yannis Stournaras says the European Central Bank should keep its options open as the Iran conflict adds fresh uncertainty to the inflation outlook and threatens Europe’s fragile growth.

Stournaras declined, however, to say how much new debt would be needed to make a real change to financial conditions in Europe.

The Bank of Greece (BoG) has warned customers of fraudulent videos circulating online, which depict Governor Yannis Stournaras in talks with reporters who urge users to sign up for a small charge to a platform with the promise of large returns. The Bank of Greece stresses the videos showing the chief of BoG are adulterated, […]

Bank of Greece governor says financial stability will not be affected by a recent Supreme Court decision on the Katseli Law, as he stresses the importance of political stability and Greece's gradual progress in reducing inequality

Energy, banking and a resilient Greek economy buoyed by stepped up digitization of the public sector were the dominant themes at Friday's Economist summit, entitled "The World Ahead 2026"

The governor of the Bank of Greece (BoG), Yiannis Stournaras, said the country’s economic growth should not rely solely on private consumption, adding that steady investment flows are required to maintain positive rates. Speaking at the Hellenic Institute of Customer Service (HICS), the central banker covered a wide range of issues related to the domestic […]

European Commission teams will arrive in two phases to assess Greece’s economy and the Recovery Fund, as strong fiscal results contrast with warnings over slow absorption of EU funds

Looking ahead, inflation is expected to fall sharply to 2.1% in 2026, remain largely unchanged at 2.2% in 2027, and then experience a one-off increase to 2.5% in 2028.

Speaking during an interview, Greece's central banker, Yannis Stournaras, a member of the ECB Governing Council, said Europe’s economy is 'at a balanced point right now, why cut interest rates?'

Bank of Greece noted that in recent years there has been a significant increase in research and development investments.

BoG Governor Yannis Stournaras cautioned that sudden wage rises risk economic instability, while pointing to falling debt, strong growth and new competition in banking

Stournaras cited the 2024 OECD report, which shows that 40% of Greek high school students have a bank account and more than one in five use banking or prepaid card products.

Stournaras underscored the need to achieve higher productivity to maintain the standard of living.

Trump tariffs are expected to negatively affect economic growth in the Eurozone while Greece's exports could take a hit.

Bank of Greece (BoG) Governor Yannis Stournaras firmly ruled out any discussion regarding the reinstatement of the 13th and 14th salaries, speaking at the conference Ellada Meta VIII, co-organized by Kyklos Ideon (Circle of Ideas) -the Greek think tank- in partnership with the Delphi Economic Forum. The event focused on “Europe, Greece, and the Onslaught […]

The Microfinance Fund will offer interest-free financing at a rate of 60% for general entrepreneurship and 75% for female entrepreneurship, with microfinance institutions providing the remaining 40% or 25%.

Governor of the Bank of Greece Yannis Stournaras expressed optimism about the banking sector despite challenges

Asked about Ex-German chancellor Angela Merkel, central banker Stournaras said that 'in the end she played a very significant role in rescuing Greece'

Stournaras categorically stated that reducing VAT on food will not solve the problem of high prices.

Capital Link Hellenic Leadership Award recipient, Bank of Greece Gov. Yannis Stournaras, an ex-FinMin, was lauded for his pivotal role during Greece’s economic recovery