GREECE
Macro/Political:
- Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis yesterday outlined the main priorities of the ruling New Democracy party ahead of his address in September at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), saying the government would focus on practical solutions to citizens’ everyday problems.
Speaking to New Democracy lawmakers, Mitsotakis said the government should concentrate on society’s needs and deliver visible solutions to real problems, describing the TIF as both a mirror of the truth and a test of credibility.
The prime minister also said that the government’s announcements at the TIF would not amount to a list of annual promises, but rather a roadmap aimed at delivering better prospects for the year ahead.
Source: Kathimerini
- The Overall Turnover Index in Industry (both Domestic and Non-Domestic Market) in May 2026 recorded an increase of 14.1% (y-o-y) and decreased by 2.0% (m-o-m).
Source: ELSTAT
- According to provisional data from ELSTAT, the general government deficit stood at 2.2% of GDP in the 1Q26, while the general government debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 143.5%.
Source: ELSTAT
Markets:
- Alpha Bank will announce financial results on Friday 31/07/2026.
Source: Euronext Athens
- Motor Oil announced that its indirect subsidiary IREON TECHNOLOGIES, signed an agreement to acquire, for total consideration amount of EUR 60.5 mn, from NOVA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA SINGLE MEMBER, the stake of the latter in NOVA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES, corresponding to 50% of the capital in NOVA ICT.
Source: Euronext Athens
