Central government debt rises to 403.2 bln in Q2, cash reserves near 42 bln
Greece’s central government debt recorded a rise of roughly 1 billion euros to 403.2 billion euros in Q2 2025, the Finance Ministry's (MoF) debt bulletin showed on Tuesday.
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Industrial turnover stable in June after marginal 0.1 pct YoY rise
Greece’s industrial turnover was virtually unchanged in June, with a rise of 0.1 percent year-on-year (YoY), from a 2.4 percent increase in May, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Wednesday.
Oil balance and drop in exports pushes current account to 1.19 bln deficit in June
Greece’s current account recorded a deficit of 1.19 billion euros in June, from a surplus of 196.5 million euros in May, Bank of Greece (BoG) data released on Wednesday showed.
Opposition lines up attack on government over wildfires with visits to affected areas
Opposition parties are preparing to lift their unofficial moratorium on criticising the government for its handling of several serious wildfires which left a tail of devastation across different parts of the country since the start of August.
PM gives ESY clean bill of health, prompting opposition backlash
With many Greeks still on their summer holidays, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has taken to social media to talk up the success of the evaluation process his government has overseen for the public health service.
Significantly contained spending pushes July primary surplus 4.36 bln above target
The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 7.96 billion euros up to July, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Monday.
PM prepares to finalise relief package as talk of electoral tweak gathers pace
Greek politics is set to resume its normal rhythm again after the peak of the summer holidays over the weekend, and the government’s focus is on winning back support so it can pave a way to a victory in the next general elections, due to be held in less than two years.
Government feels the heat after two days of catastrophic wildfires
Opposition parties are demanding accountability from the government, after what they claim was a disastrous response to multiple wildfires which burned thousands of hectares of forest and farmland, encroaching into villages and suburbs, over the last 48 hours.
Energy continues to drive import price drop as June records 4.7 pct YoY fall
Greece’s import price index remained in contraction in June, with a drop of 4.7 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 4.2 percent decline in the previous month, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Thursday.
Wildfires and healthcare failings test government over summer season
The government is bracing for the assessment of the toll from the latest spate of wildfires which are still burning across the country after weeks of dry hot weather. The summer season is also testing the national health system, with several reported incidents highlighting staffing gaps and ageing infrastructure.
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