Economy expanded 1.9% in April-June

ekathimerini.comIndependentCenter18 hr. ago

Greece's economy showed growth in the second quarter of the year, with GDP increasing by 1.9% compared to the same quarter in 2025. The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) reported that GDP also rose by 0.3% from the previous quarter. Total final consumption expenditure grew by 1.3%, driven by household spending up 1.7% and government consumption up 1%. Private investment surged by 6.1%, while exports of goods and services increased by 2.2%. Goods exports rose sharply by 6.6%, but services exports declined by 1.7%. Imports of goods and services increased by 3.7%, with services imports rising significantly by 8.3%. On a quarterly basis, consumption and investment both saw modest gains, though government consumption decreased by 2.1%.

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ekathimerini.comIndependentCenter23 hr. ago

Greece reported a widening trade deficit in July, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Imports rose by 10.7% to €8.18 billion, while exports increased by 15.9% to €5.07 billion, leading to a trade deficit of €3.11 billion, up from €3.01 billion in the same period the previous year. Excluding oil products, imports fell slightly, but exports grew significantly. Year-to-date, import volumes increased by 7.2%, and export volumes rose by 14.9% compared to the first seven months of 2025.

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