Greece's state budget surplus in the first quarter of 2026 came in more than double its initial target, according to data published by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The primary surplus reached €5.175 billion, against a forecast of €2.298 billion. In the same period of 2025, the figure stood at €5.148 billion. The ministry said the headline result was inflated by a series of one-off and time-shifted entries, including advance payments for armaments and