The Syriza effect? Greek economy 'grows' by 0.8pc in second quarter - Telegraph.co.uk Posted on 13 August 2015 at 08:32 Greece has surprised markets by posting growth of 0.8pc in the second quarter, even as the beleaguered economy faced exit from the eurozone. Official data showed the economy grew by 0.8pc in the three months to June compared with the previous three ... Greek Economy Unexpectedly Surged Before Capital ControlsBloomberg Greece records surprise 0.8% economic growth in second quarterThe Guardian Greek Economy Grows Unexpectedly in Second QuarterWall Street Journal Reuters -MarketWatch -CNNMoney