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Greek budget primary surplus to exceed 3.5 pct of GDP this year, from 3.3 pct in 2017, report says
The Greek state budget will show a primary surplus of more than 3.5 pct of GDP in this year, from 3.3 pct in 2017, as the country continues its positive fiscal performance in 2018, the Hellenic Fiscal Council said in a report released on Monday.
Bank of Greece: State budget showed primary surplus of 2.7 billion euros on a cash basis in January
The Greek state budget showed a primary surplus of 2.7 billion euros on a cash basis in January, the Bank of Greece said on Friday.
Greek budget shows primary surplus of 4.647 billion euros in November
Greek state budget primary surplus amounted to 4.647 billion euros in the January-November period this year, from a budget target for a surplus of 3.074 billion euros, but down from a primary surplus of 5.757 billion euros in the corresponding period in 2016.
FinMin Tsakalotos: 1.1 bln euros from primary surplus overflow to be distributed to the poor
At least 1.1 billion euros of an excess primary surplus target will be distributed for social purposes this year, Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos told national broadcaster ERT1 in an interview late on Tuesday.
Greek budget primary surplus rises to 4.339 in Jan-Nov period
Greek budget showed a primary surplus of 4.339 billion euros in the January-November period compared to a surplus of 3.566 billion euros in the same period last year, and with a revised target of 2.652 billion, Finance ministry data showed.