The figures reflect the tourism sector's growing role as a key driver of the Greek economy

The Bank of Greece expects consumer prices to accelerate to 3.8% next year, driven by energy, tourism and stubborn services costs, before easing gradually toward 2028

Central bank says its oversight is governed by Greek and EU law, clarifies responsibilities over securitizations, credit servicers and the Hercules asset protection scheme

The central bank notes that the world’s biggest merchant fleet could anchor a broader industrial push if Greece captures more shipbuilding, repair and retrofit work tied to the sector's 'green transition'

The central bank's Monetary Policy Report 2026 forecasts steady growth and gradually easing inflation through 2028, with stronger gains possible should a durable Middle East truce push energy prices lower.

Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras warns that state pensions will struggle to provide adequate replacement income in the future, calling for stronger occupational pension funds

Stournaras described AI as a historic technological shift already transforming economies, labor markets, and the operations of central banks.

A new ECB study finds that households scarred by repeated economic crises react more intensely to each new geopolitical shock -- and Greece is the starkest example of this pattern

This day, 98 years ago, marks the birth of the Bank of Greece under the Geneva Protocol, a milestone in the country's monetary history

Despite a record-breaking start to 2026, with arrivals up 38.5% and revenues up 70.7% in January-February, Greek tourism faces growing uncertainty from Middle East tensions, rising costs, and a shrinking booking window

Record gold prices drive mass sell-offs of British gold sovereigns in Greece, with Bank of Greece data showing sales far outpacing purchases amid global economic uncertainty.

Higher spending narrows the headline surplus, though a stronger primary balance points to underlying fiscal stability.

Athens moves to extend Yannis Stournaras’ tenure at the Bank of Greece, underlining confidence in monetary policy and financial stability.

Greece’s tourism sector closed 2025 with a sharp rise in arrivals, as inbound travel jumped 49% in December and increased 5.6% over the full year to 37.98 million visitors, according to data released by the Bank of Greece. Preliminary figures showed the travel balance posted a surplus of 313.2 million euros in December 2025, up […]

With a new increase set for April 1, 2026, most institutions back a moderate rise that would lift the gross monthly minimum wage to about 915 euros, as the government keeps its sights on 950 euros by 2027.

Household deposits rose by approximately €2.5 billion in December 2025, according to data from the Bank of Greece, bringing the annual growth rate to 3.5%. Business deposits increased by €3.8 billion, compared with a rise of €90 million in the previous month, while the annual growth rate accelerated to 9.6% from 8.7%. More specifically, deposits […]

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 […]

Greeks purchased 7,563 gold coins from the Bank of Greece (BoG), including 1,732 in the first quarter, 1,953 in the second, 1,714 in the third and 2,164 in the final quarter, according to data. The figures show that large-scale liquidations of gold sovereign coins continued throughout 2025, with sales once again far exceeding purchases. The […]

Deposits of the general government were up by €485 million in November 2025, compared with a €448 million drop in the previous month

Despite signs of cooling, new-build apartment prices in Athens remain on a steep upward path, having nearly doubled over the past decade. Find out which areas are the most expensive