Hellenic Statistical Authority

The Hellenic Statistical Authority's survey showing the yawning gender pay gap in Greece came as no surprise.

The labor market perpetuates inequalities that are not only unfair, but are also detrimental to the economy, as they end up discouraging many women from dedicating themselves to their careers. 

Olive oil producer prices are falling rapidly, currently hovering around 5 euros per liter, while costs are extremely high, with daily wages for harvesting reaching as much as €80, and the harvest in some areas reduced due to drought.

Turnover for Greece's accommodation businesses jumped 17.7% in October compared to last year, while turnover in the food service sector was only 5.1% higher year on year, figures released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority Tuesday showed.

The Greek-owned merchant fleet increased by 0.4% in October 2024 compared with October 2023. An increase of 0.3% was recorded in October 2023 compared with October 2022, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Wednesday.

The Greek economy grew by 2.4% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of 2023, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

During his speech in Parliament regarding the bill regulating the minimum wage, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also addressed the banking system, indicating that government intervention is imminent.

The unemployment rate stood at 9.8% in October compared to a downwards revised 10.8% in October 2023 and an upwards revised 9.4% in September 2024, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) has said.

The unemployed amounted to 466,858 people, a decrease of 44,806 compared to the same month last year (8.8%) and an increase of 22,104 people compared to the previous month (5%).

Turnover in all businesses of the retail sector in Greece posted a small annual increase of 0.8% in the third quarter of 2024, significantly below the inflation rate, while apparel retailers saw an annual decline, according to figures released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday.

In Greece, we use one word to symbolize the safety and security of living in a privately-owned home: keramidi (roof tile).

The industrial turnover index fell for the second month in a row, due in part to a drop in prices compared to last year and mainly to a weakening of orders, mostly from abroad.