GREECE
Macro/Political:
- Greece’s Manufacturing PMI posted 52.7 in November, slightly down from 53.5 in October, and signalled a modest improvement in operating conditions. The Greek manufacturing sector remained in growth territory in November, however expansions in output and new orders cooled. Notably, growth has been recorded in the sector on a consistent monthly basis for almost three years.
Source: PMI
Markets:
- Aktor announced that its BoD has decided the issuance of a common bond loan, amounting up to EUR 140 mn, with minimum amount of EUR 90 mn, with duration of 5 years. The bonds will be offered through a public offering and admitted to trading on the Fixed Income Securities segment of the regulated market of the Athens Stock Exchange.
Source: ATHEX
CYPRUS
Macro/Political:
- Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides met with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola ahead of Cyprus assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 January 2026. They agreed that the upcoming Presidency will focus on strengthening EU strategic autonomy, boosting defence and security, supporting competitiveness, migration control, affordable housing and energy affordability, and protecting citizens, including online safety. Cyprus plans to push forward EU-wide objectives such as completing negotiations on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and advancing EU enlargement. The cooperation between Cyprus and the European Parliament is seen as essential to deliver timely legislation and meet European citizens’ expectations during the Presidency.
Source: Gov.cy
- In September 2025, revenue from tourism reached EUR 499,9mn, recording an increase of 10.1% as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year. For the period of January-September 2025, revenue from tourism is estimated at EUR 2,972.8mn compared to EUR 2,575.9mn in the corresponding period of 2024, recording an increase of 15.4%.
Source: CyStat
- According to data released by Cystat, Cyprus’ GDP growth rate in 3Q25 was 3.6% (y-o-y) and 0.9 (q-o-q).
Source: Cystat
- The Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade (except of motor vehicles) for October 2025 increased by 7.6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year. For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 10.1% compared to the corresponding month of previous year.
Source: CyStat
