The contraction was the first since January 2023, as manufacturers attributed the decline to weaker customer demand and a slower rise in new export orders.

According to the Bank of Greece the annual growth rate of total deposits increased to 1.9% in August 2024, compared to 1.4% in the previous month.

It employs over 2,500 people in Greater China and across Asia, Europe, South Africa and the US.

Turnover of businesses in the sector in July recordrd a 6.6% increase.

Over the past 12 months alone, prices have increased by 27.8%

Research by the IWG found that 61% of parents find the school holidays particularly stressful.