AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFDI Surge: Greece logged a 20-year high in foreign direct investment, with OECD data putting 2025 inflows at $12.8bn—69% above 2024—despite geopolitical and trade-war uncertainty. Industrial Pulse: ELSTAT says industrial production jumped 8.3% in March, with manufacturing up 5.5%, adding momentum to the economy. Banking Credit: Greek banks reported strong Q1 credit expansion—systemic lenders alone adding about €2.9bn—while management forecasts point to a bigger 2026 lending push. Shipping & Energy Friction: A Greek shipowner warned Europe’s LNG-driven energy choices are raising costs and squeezing industry, while Piraeus continues to flex as a global logistics hub. Security Spillover: Greece is investigating a Ukrainian Magura-type sea drone found off Lefkada, raising fears the war could widen into Mediterranean shipping lanes. Eurovision Politics: Eurovision issued a formal warning to Israel’s broadcaster Kan after calls for viewers to “vote 10 times,” as rules tighten around third-party campaigning. Construction Pressure: Property executives warn new-build material prices are already rising—fuel volatility is pushing costs up fast.
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