Greece Records €6.53 Billion Primary Surplus Through August

Greece recorded a €6.53 billion primary surplus in the first eight months of 2026, as stronger tax revenues, particularly from VAT and income tax, provided a significant boost to the state budget. Final budget execution figures released by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance show that regular tax revenues exceeded the eight-month target by €1.353 billion, excluding extraordinary receipts from the Egnatia Odos concession agreement and the second instalment for the operating lic