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Greece Sees Sharp Rise in Full-Time Employment in 2024
During 2024, Greece experienced a 77,800 increase in full-time employment, reducing self-employment without staff to 19.8% and part-time employment to 6.3%, driven by factors including tax changes, financing difficulties, and increased full-time job availability.
Greece Sees Sharp Rise in Full-Time Employment in 2024
During 2024, Greece experienced a 77,800 increase in full-time employment, reducing self-employment without staff to 19.8% and part-time employment to 6.3%, driven by factors including tax changes, financing difficulties, and increased full-time job availability.
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40% Bias Score
Piraeus Bank Acquires 90.01% Stake in Ethniki Asfalistiki for €600 Million
Piraeus Bank finalized the purchase of a 90.01% stake in Ethniki Asfalistiki from CVC Capital Partners for €600 million, expanding its financial services offerings and strengthening its market position.
Piraeus Bank Acquires 90.01% Stake in Ethniki Asfalistiki for €600 Million
Piraeus Bank finalized the purchase of a 90.01% stake in Ethniki Asfalistiki from CVC Capital Partners for €600 million, expanding its financial services offerings and strengthening its market position.
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48% Bias Score
Attica Bank Reports Profit Despite Securitization Loss, Thrivest Holding Takes Majority Stake
Attica Bank, after merging with Pankriti Bank, reported €43.9 million recurring operating profit in 2024, but a €325.5 million net loss due to a loan securitization. A €735 million capital increase raised its capital adequacy ratio to 11.9%, and Thrivest Holding became its majority shareholder (54.6...
Attica Bank Reports Profit Despite Securitization Loss, Thrivest Holding Takes Majority Stake
Attica Bank, after merging with Pankriti Bank, reported €43.9 million recurring operating profit in 2024, but a €325.5 million net loss due to a loan securitization. A €735 million capital increase raised its capital adequacy ratio to 11.9%, and Thrivest Holding became its majority shareholder (54.6...
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40% Bias Score
Optima Bank's 2024 Profit Soars 36%, Announces 30% Dividend
Optima Bank reported €140.2 million in net profit for 2024, a 36% increase year-on-year, and plans a 30% dividend payout; the bank also opened its 30th branch in Komotini and launched Optima Leasing.
Optima Bank's 2024 Profit Soars 36%, Announces 30% Dividend
Optima Bank reported €140.2 million in net profit for 2024, a 36% increase year-on-year, and plans a 30% dividend payout; the bank also opened its 30th branch in Komotini and launched Optima Leasing.
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8% Bias Score
Greece Anticipates Further Credit Rating Upgrades in 2025
Greece's economy faces 2025 credit rating reviews following a 2024 Scope upgrade; the government expects further upgrades based on strong economic growth, Recovery Fund absorption, and fiscal surpluses; DBRS, Moody's, and S&P will conduct reviews, with Moody's potentially granting investment grade s...
Greece Anticipates Further Credit Rating Upgrades in 2025
Greece's economy faces 2025 credit rating reviews following a 2024 Scope upgrade; the government expects further upgrades based on strong economic growth, Recovery Fund absorption, and fiscal surpluses; DBRS, Moody's, and S&P will conduct reviews, with Moody's potentially granting investment grade s...
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40% Bias Score
Greek SME Exports Decline in 2023
Fewer Greek SMEs exported goods in 2023 (€47.35B from 19,393 businesses) compared to 2022 (€51.74B from 19,154), revealing competitiveness issues and a lack of export culture despite process improvements; larger firms showed increases.
Greek SME Exports Decline in 2023
Fewer Greek SMEs exported goods in 2023 (€47.35B from 19,393 businesses) compared to 2022 (€51.74B from 19,154), revealing competitiveness issues and a lack of export culture despite process improvements; larger firms showed increases.
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40% Bias Score
Aktor Group Invests €1.4 Billion in Greek Renewable Energy
Aktor Group acquired a 51% stake in Sunforce One, expanding its renewable energy portfolio by 37 MW and planning a further 200 MW development, part of a €1.4 billion investment targeting 1,300 MW by 2027.
Aktor Group Invests €1.4 Billion in Greek Renewable Energy
Aktor Group acquired a 51% stake in Sunforce One, expanding its renewable energy portfolio by 37 MW and planning a further 200 MW development, part of a €1.4 billion investment targeting 1,300 MW by 2027.
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8% Bias Score
Oak Hill Advisors Invests €300 Million in Greek Firm Ideal Holdings
Lambros Papaconstantinou's Virtus International Partners secured a €300 million investment from Oak Hill Advisors in Ideal Holdings, significantly increasing its value after successfully acquiring Barmpa-Stathis for €130 million, showcasing Papaconstantinou's ability to attract international investm...
Oak Hill Advisors Invests €300 Million in Greek Firm Ideal Holdings
Lambros Papaconstantinou's Virtus International Partners secured a €300 million investment from Oak Hill Advisors in Ideal Holdings, significantly increasing its value after successfully acquiring Barmpa-Stathis for €130 million, showcasing Papaconstantinou's ability to attract international investm...
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52% Bias Score
Greece Unveils Tax Incentives to Boost Capital Market
Greece's new bill to strengthen its capital market includes tax incentives such as a 100% deduction (capped at €200,000) for SMEs listing on the Athens Exchange and a reduced tax rate on listed corporate bonds (from 15% to 5% for Greek residents) to accelerate market growth.
Greece Unveils Tax Incentives to Boost Capital Market
Greece's new bill to strengthen its capital market includes tax incentives such as a 100% deduction (capped at €200,000) for SMEs listing on the Athens Exchange and a reduced tax rate on listed corporate bonds (from 15% to 5% for Greek residents) to accelerate market growth.
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8% Bias Score
NBG Increases Dividend Target by 60% on Strong 2024 Results
National Bank of Greece announced a 60% increase in its dividend distribution target for 2025-2027, based on €1.3 billion in 2024 organic post-tax profits and a strong capital base exceeding €2 billion, enabling organic growth and acquisitions, with a core capital adequacy ratio of 18.3%.
NBG Increases Dividend Target by 60% on Strong 2024 Results
National Bank of Greece announced a 60% increase in its dividend distribution target for 2025-2027, based on €1.3 billion in 2024 organic post-tax profits and a strong capital base exceeding €2 billion, enabling organic growth and acquisitions, with a core capital adequacy ratio of 18.3%.
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24% Bias Score
DEH Maintains Market Lead Amidst Greek Energy Shifts
In January 2025, DEH held a 51.45% share of the Greek electricity market, followed by Metlen (16.84%), Heron (10.95%), and others. Overall electricity demand decreased, while exports increased for the second consecutive month, and total energy production rose significantly. The Ideal Group restructu...
DEH Maintains Market Lead Amidst Greek Energy Shifts
In January 2025, DEH held a 51.45% share of the Greek electricity market, followed by Metlen (16.84%), Heron (10.95%), and others. Overall electricity demand decreased, while exports increased for the second consecutive month, and total energy production rose significantly. The Ideal Group restructu...
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20% Bias Score
Greece's January Budget Exceeds Target Despite Delayed Payments
Greece's January budget showed a €1.98 billion primary surplus, exceeding the target due to stronger tax revenue and lower-than-expected spending on public investments; however, €620 million were delayed payments.
Greece's January Budget Exceeds Target Despite Delayed Payments
Greece's January budget showed a €1.98 billion primary surplus, exceeding the target due to stronger tax revenue and lower-than-expected spending on public investments; however, €620 million were delayed payments.
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32% Bias Score
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