Turnover

Serbian industrial turnover up by 15.8 pct y-o-y in July

BELGRADE - Serbia's July 2024 industrial turnover was up by 15.8 pct relative to the same month of last year, according to figures released by the national statistical office.

Relative to the 2023 average, it was up by 13 pct.

By sectors, the mining sector registered a 36 pct turnover increase y-o-y, while the manufacturing industry turnover rose by 15 pct.

Industrial turnover index increased

The overall turnover index in industry in July 2024 recorded an increase of 11.7% compared with the corresponding index of July 2023, according to figures released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday.

The Overall Turnover Index in Industry in July 2023 had decreased by 10.3% compared to July 2022.

Lenders lead Greek market downward

Once more, the Athens Stock Exchange was unable to hold on to early gains, with selling pressure on banks and other blue chips prevailing in the end.

Turnover remained weak and investor interest low. The general index closed at 1,425.36, down 0.50%, on turnover of €100 million. Blue chips dropped 0.76%, while mid-caps rose 0.04%.

Tourism income disparities

Hellenic Statistical Authority data on turnover in accommodation and catering show widening economic inequality between tourist destinations and the rest of the country.

Amidst the debate that has opened about how much and what sort of tourism we need, issues of economic inequality will inevitably have their part.

Worse tourist season expected for this year half of the businessmen in Halkidiki – What a new survey shows

“Somewhat” to “not at all satisfied” with the progress of this year’s tourism season in Halkidiki, more than six out of ten entrepreneurs (65%) in the region say they are satisfied with this year’s season, while 52% expect it to be worse than last year (compared to 19% who expect it to be better and 29% who expect the same results as last year).

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