
New car sales rose in September. In particular, the Hellenic Statistical Authority-ELSTAT announced that during the month of September 2023, 19,008 cars (new or used foreign) were released for the first time, compared to 15,629 that were released in the corresponding month of the year 2022, showing an increase of 21.6%.
There was a 2.2% increase in the first-time release of cars (new or used abroad) in September 2022 compared to the corresponding month of 2021. New cars released in September 2023 amounted to 12,384 compared to 9,388 released in corresponding month of the year 2022, showing an increase of 31.9%.
Mitsotakis – The sale of new cars with internal combustion engines will be banned
The circulation of new motorcycles with a displacement of more than 50 cc (new and used foreign) during the month of September 2023, amounted to 5,712 compared to 5,746 in the corresponding month of the year 2022, showing a decrease of 0.6%. The launch of new motorcycles (above 50 cc) in September 2022 was up 11.9% compared to the corresponding month of 2021. New motorcycles launched in September 2023 amounted to 5,430 compared to 5,442 launched in the corresponding month of year 2022, showing a decrease of 0.2%.
The picture for the first 9 months
In the period January – September 2023, 184,138 cars (new or used foreign) were released for the first time, compared to 163,160 that were released in the corresponding period of the year 2022, showing an increase of 12.9%. An increase of 4.9% was presented in the nine months of January – September 2022 compared to the corresponding period of 2021. The new cars released in the period January – September 2023 amount to 113,068 compared to 90,714 released in the corresponding period of the year 2022, showing an increase of 24 .6%.
The circulation of new motorcycles over 50 cc (new and used foreign) during the period January – September 2023, amounted to 55,427 against 49,437 released in the corresponding period of the year 2022, showing an increase of 12.1%. An increase of 24.0% had been presented in the nine months of January – September of 2022 compared to the corresponding period of 2021. The new motorcycles launched in the period of January – September 2023 amount to 52,511 compared to 45,808 launched in the corresponding period of the year 2022, showing an increase of 14 .6%.


Latest News

New Exposé by Domumento Reveals Nefarious Triangular Link of ‘Black Money’ with New Democracy, Blue Skies, & Truth Team
The latest exposé by the Documentonews.gr news site lays bare what appears to be a surreptitious path of indirect financing of ND through the business sector—transactions that, as widely understood, rarely occur without expectations of reciprocal benefit

PM Meloni Meets Vice President Vance in Rome Signalling Optimism on Ukraine Talks
Meloni emphasized the strength and strategic value of the Italy-U.S. partnership.

Airbnb: Greece’s Short-Term Rentals Dip in March Amid Easter Shift
Data from analytics firm AirDNA shows that average occupancy for short-term rentals dropped to 45% in March, down from 49% the same month last year.

Easter Week in Greece: Holy Friday in Orthodoxy Today
At the Vespers service on Friday evening the image of Christ is removed from the Cross and wrapped in a white cloth

Meloni and Trump Meet in Washington, Vow to Strengthen Western Ties
“I am 100% sure there will be no problems reaching a deal on tariffs with the EU—none whatsoever,” Trump stressed.

ECB Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in Expected Move
The ECB’s Governing Council opted to lower the deposit facility rate—the benchmark for signaling monetary policy direction—citing an updated assessment of inflation prospects, the dynamics of underlying inflation, and the strength of monetary policy transmission.

Current Account Deficit Fell by €573.2ml Feb. 2025: BoG
The improvement of Greece’s current account was mainly attributed to a more robust balance of goods and, to a lesser extent, an improved primary income account

Hellenic Food Authority Issues Food Safety Tips for Easter
Food safety tips on how to make sure your lamb has been properly inspected and your eggs stay fresh.

Greek Kiwifruit Exports Smash 200,000-Ton Mark, Setting New Record
According to data by the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable and Juice Exporters, Incofruit Hellas, between September 1, 2024, and April 17, 2025, kiwifruit exports increased by 14.2%.

Easter Tourism Boom: Greece Sees 18.3% Surge in Hotel Bookings
Among foreign markets, Israel has emerged as the biggest growth driver, with hotel bookings more than doubling—up 178.5% year-on-year.