The Social Security Rate in Greece stands at 41.06 percent. Social Security Rate in Greece averaged 42.20 percent from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 44.10 percent in 2003 and a record low of 29.05 percent in 1981. In Greece, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Greece because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Social Security Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Steel Production in Greece decreased to 100 Thousand Tonnes in March from 105 Thousand Tonnes in February of 2020. Steel Production in Greece averaged 117.03 Thousand Tonnes from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 261 Thousand Tonnes in May of 2007 and a record low of 15 Thousand Tonnes in August of 1992. This page has Steel Production values for Greece.

Greece recorded a Current Account deficit of 1137.53 EUR Million in February of 2020. Current Account in Greece averaged -1035.45 EUR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2656.79 EUR Million in July of 2013 and a record low of -4730.32 EUR Million in December of 2007. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

New Orders in Greece increased to -10 percent in February from -11 percent in January of 2020. New Orders in Greece averaged -20.33 percent from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6 percent in October of 1995 and a record low of -61 percent in February of 2009. In Greece, because new orders heavily affect business confidence they are a leading indicator for growth in gross domsestic product. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece New Orders - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government spending in Greece was last recorded at 46.3 percent of GDP in 2019 . Government Spending to GDP in Greece averaged 48.78 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 62.40 percent in 2013 and a record low of 43.70 percent in 1997. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Government Spending to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Labour Costs in Greece decreased to 77.70 Index Points in the third quarter of 2019 from 91.90 Index Points in the second quarter of 2019. Labour Costs in Greece averaged 81.01 Index Points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 107.40 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2009 and a record low of 48.50 Index Points in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides - Greece Labour Costs - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Greece increased to 11204 EUR Million in March from 7549 EUR Million in February of 2020. Government Revenues in Greece averaged 24131.91 EUR Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 60352 EUR Million in December of 2008 and a record low of 244 EUR Million in January of 2019. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Greece Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Greece increased to 5771.30 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 5406.69 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Greece averaged 9026.17 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17237.21 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2007 and a record low of 4756.92 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2015. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Gross Fixed Capital Formation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Greece 3 Month Bond Yield was 0.55 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Greece 13 Weeks Bill Yield reached an all time high of 56.20 in November of 2011.

Foreign Direct Investment in Greece increased by 377.50 EUR Million in February of 2020. Foreign Direct Investment in Greece averaged 162.86 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2608.90 EUR Million in May of 2008 and a record low of -532.30 EUR Million in September of 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Foreign Direct Investment - Net Inflows - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Long Term Unemployment Rate in Greece remained unchanged at 12.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 12.10 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Long Term Unemployment Rate in Greece averaged 9.05 percent from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 19.90 percent in the first quarter of 2014 and a record low of 3.60 percent in the second quarter of 2008. In Greece, the long term unemployment rate refers to the share of unemployed persons since 12 months or more in the total number of active persons (those who are either employed or unemployed) in the labour market. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Long Term Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gasoline Prices in Greece decreased to 1.46 USD/Liter in April from 1.57 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Greece averaged 1.78 USD/Liter from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.34 USD/Liter in June of 2014 and a record low of 0.65 USD/Liter in December of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Greece recorded a Current Account deficit of 1.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Greece averaged -4.92 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -0.10 percent in 1994 and a record low of -15.20 percent in 2007. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Greece Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Greece increased 3.50 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Greece averaged -0.50 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.60 percent in December of 2006 and a record low of -19.40 percent in December of 2010. In Greece, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Greece increased to 12926 EUR Million in March from 8644 EUR Million in February of 2020. Fiscal Expenditure in Greece averaged 29156.85 EUR Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 86355 EUR Million in December of 2009 and a record low of 1369 EUR Million in October of 1998. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Greece Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Greece decreased 1.40 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Greece averaged 0.05 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.80 percent in December of 2009 and a record low of -12 percent in April of 2010. In Greece, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Greece, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Job Vacancies in Greece decreased to 12897 in the third quarter of 2019 from 14343 in the second quarter of 2019. Job Vacancies in Greece averaged 18685.16 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 51613 in the first quarter of 2009 and a record low of 2825 in the fourth quarter of 2017. In Greece, job vacancy means a paid post that is newly created, unoccupied, or about to become vacant, for which the employer is taking active steps and is prepared to take further steps to find a suitable candidate from outside the enterprise concerned and which the employer intends to fill either immediately or in the near future. It should be noted that job vacancies refer only to employees. This page provides - Greece Job Vacancies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Greece decreased to 112.50 EUR Million in February from 134.10 EUR Million in January of 2020. Remittances in Greece averaged 134.26 EUR Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 247.30 EUR Million in January of 2013 and a record low of 50.10 EUR Million in February of 2016. In Greece, Remittances refers to inflows of current and capital transfers in cash and kind, including migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances) and acquired rights in social benefits (total remittances). This page provides - Greece Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Greece increased to 111151 EUR Million in February from 110329 EUR Million in January of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Greece averaged 89832.08 EUR Million from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 198582 EUR Million in February of 2012 and a record low of 29627 EUR Million in December of 2004. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Central Bank Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Greece decreased by 246.27 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in Greece averaged 283.03 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3196.01 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2007 and a record low of -1937.33 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2017. This page provides - Greece Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Greece remained unchanged at -0.33 percent in April from -0.33 percent in March of 2020. Interbank Rate in Greece averaged 4.92 percent from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 105 percent in May of 1994 and a record low of -0.44 percent in July of 2019. In Greece, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Greece Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Greece increased 1 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Greece averaged 1.90 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12.85 percent in January of 2002 and a record low of -3 percent in June of 2014. This page provides - Greece Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate In the Euro Area was last recorded at 0 percent. Interest Rate in the Euro Area averaged 1.86 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.75 percent in October of 2000 and a record low of 0 percent in March of 2016. This page provides - Greece Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Greek culture taught the rest of us how to live ‑ and it’s not time to write off that particular debt yet, says Peter Aspden  

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Greece’s centre-right New Democracy party has returned to power after defeating the far-left party Syriza at the ballot box on a promise of reviving the economy through tax cuts, reduced bureaucracy and more foreign investment.  Katie Martin discusses the new government and the challenges it is facing with Ben Hall and Kerin Hope.

Contributors: Naomi Rovnick, FT Live reporter, Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Ben Hall, Europe editor, and Kerin Hope, Athens correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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After years of economic pain, Greece is in an upbeat mood. But can the country’s fresh political leadership overcome deep-seated problems holding back growth? Katie Martin discusses this question with Kerin Hope in Athens and Ben Hall, Europe editor.

Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Kerin Hope, Athens correspondent, and Ben Hall, Europe editor. Producers: Persis Love and Fiona Symon

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Celebrity chef George Calombaris has shared a throwback from his Greece wedding to girlfriend of 11 years, Natalie Tricarico.

Henry Byatt worked at the exclusive Peligoni Club on the island of Zakynthos when he died in August 2017. Mother Alexandra acted as Diana's lady-in-waiting from 1991 until 1997.

The International Monetary Fund is so downbeat about Australia it has downgraded its growth forecasts for 2019 - expecting it to do even worse than Greece which has debt problems.

Jessica Mauboy has spoken about the tender moment her long-time boyfriend proposed.

Despite a police presence, nine buses carrying vulnerable migrants to hotels near Thessaloniki were forced to turn back on Wednesday as dozens of villagers blocked the road.

Dunja Mijatovic, Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, said at the end of a visit to Greece that 'urgent measures' are needed to address the 'desperate conditions' in which migrants live.

A violent whirlwind hit Kalamata, Greece, on Monday, causing serious damage to local buildings, including the Papadimitriou factory which produces vinegar and olive oil.

President Erdogan said today that a suspected American jihadist trapped in the no-man's land between the Turkish and Greek borders was 'not our problem'. The man has been deported by Turkey.

William Gething-Lewis of Pembrokeshire, was due to appear in court accused of fiddling £54,000 benefits by hiding a fortune in shares. He failed to attend and sent an email from Greece.

MailOnline Travel's Sadie Whitelocks embarked on a whirlwind tour of Crete's vineyards with the Queen's wine and spirit merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd.

Sally Hamilton learns to cook traditional Greek style at Costa Navarino, a five-star resort in Peloponnese. While, Max Woolridge spends 48 hours in Spain's San Sebastian, pictured.

The South Africa-born 21-year-old, who has made five senior appearances for Greece, is poised to move to Bramall Lane on loan for the rest of the season after recovering from injury problems.

The netted barrier will be put in place within the next three months after the government has found a private contractor to build it.

Dreamy harbours, ancient ruins, rugged landscapes and all under a baking sun. But which Greek island is for you? Angela Epstein picks seven of the best island-hopping adventures...

Princess Olympia is having a very busy fashion week. In just a few days, she's attended shows for Brandon Maxwell, Brock Collection, The Row, and more.

The Spice Girls star, 45, looked incredible as she put on a leggy display in her own Spring/Summer 2020 designs for the magazine, shot by photographer Alexi Lubomirski.

Mark Simpson checked into the Sani Club on Greece's Kassandra peninsula about 45 minutes east of Thessaloniki. The resort has 24 restaurants and adventure activities galore.

Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would provide 'all the support needed' to defend the 'Greek external border, which is also the European border'.

Turkish officials are said to be allowing people smugglers to operate freely and as a result, the criminals have slashed their prices for getting migrants into the EU to as little as £11

LARISA BROWN: The gateway to Greece and the EU for migrants encouraged to leave by Turkey's regime is a short walk across no man's land. But they cannot advance any further.

Marie Chantal of Greece, 51, who splits her time between London and New York, has revealed the golden rules of etiquette she has instilled in her five children. 

President Erdogan said today he wouldn't stop migrants trying to cross into Greece before advising Athens to allow them to pass through, as they are aiming to go further into Europe.

Standing in front of the ruined Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia, a Greek actress playing the High Priestess used a concave mirror to focus the sun's rays on a silver torch, causing the fire to catch.

Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, a mother of five, is certainly well placed to be offering parenting advice after raising five children, including a model, a student and a social media star.