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Regulator Urges Emergency Measures for Athens Region Over Water Shortage
An emergency declaration would allow Greek authorities to bypass lengthy bureaucratic processes and rapidly approve studies, award contracts and implement infrastructure projects.
Greece Projects Major Rise in Indirect Taxes by 2029 Amid Slowing Growth
Government projections show revenues rising from €44.1 billion in 2026 to €46.5 billion in 2029, an increase of roughly 5.4 percent over three years.
Sports-Investment SPAC Aeon Faces Scrutiny Amid Reports of Early Target Talks
Aeon plans to raise $250 million by offering 25 million units at $10 each, but no date has been set for the IPO or the start of trading.
Government Hails ‘Historic’ Labor Deal as Opposition Calls It a ‘Lie’
The political opposition delivered sharp criticism.
Greek Fashion Company Wins Landmark Case Against E-Commerce Giant Trendyol
The court prohibited Trendyol from using or distributing any products bearing the “MASSARO” trademark
Neobank Project Advances Despite Church of Greece Withdrawal
The company’s board now includes Filippidis alongside Thanasis Zarkadas, Nikos Kouris, Dimitris Zervos, and Anna Iliopoulou.
EU Audit Flags Greece as Major Laggard in Waste Management
Greece’s national waste-management plans repeatedly underestimate the true infrastructure needs and often fail to clearly outline how necessary projects will be financed.
Former Police Forensics Director Recounts Death Threats and Spyware Infection Authorities Failed to Probe
Miniati said she only learned officially in 2023 that her phone had been infected.
Greek Police Report Over 19,000 Domestic Violence Cases in First Ten Months of 2025
According to the police chief, the Hellenic Police has pursued a clear and decisive strategy of community policing and zero tolerance toward violence.
Greece Tightens Asset Checks on Tax Authority Staff
Under the new rules, not only AADE employees but also their family members may be examined if their financial information affects the overall picture of an employee’s wealth.
OPAP Moves to Full Control of Hellenic Lotteries Ahead of New State Concession
The decision to take full control of Hellenic Lotteries comes at a highly strategic moment, coinciding with the ongoing international tender for the new concession of the State Lotteries.
Former Greek PM Tsipras Breaks Silence on SYRIZA’s Internal Decay
Alexis Tsipras insists that the problems did not arise from government policy but from “mistakes” made under pressure.
Study Finds Greek Lawmaking Lags Behind EU Standards
The average Greek law runs to 54 articles and about 60 pages—more than double the length of the typical EU directive, which averages 25 pages.
Greek Defense Reform Bill Sparks Massive Backlash Among Military NCOs
Many NCOs argue that instead of offering clarity and modernization, the reforms create new uncertainties and reinforce barriers that could restrict their professional prospects.
Superbet Establishes Greek Branch as Part of Wider Expansion Strategy
Recent job postings reveal a drive to attract both managerial and technical talent, with roles spanning media management, customer service leadership, accounting, data analysis, performance marketing and automation.
Limited Financial Gain for Atlantic See from the Vertical Corridor, but Significant Geopolitical Weight
Under the arrangement, LNG purchased by Atlantic See will be delivered to Alexandroupolis, where it will be regasified before entering the Greek gas system and transported onward to Ukraine.
Few Beneficiaries, Huge Costs: Greece’s Property Tax Breaks Drive Billions in Lost Revenue
Tax exemptions on capital taxation in Greece are emerging as one of the country’s heaviest fiscal burdens, according to official figures in the 2026 state budget recently submitted to Parliament.
OLAF Investigates Alleged Tender Irregularities in Greece’s Digital Governance Projects
In recent days, officials from OLAF, the European Union’s anti-fraud office, carried out on-site inspections at the premises of Information Society S.A. and the General Secretariat for Information Systems in Athens.
Greek Voters Unfazed by Prospect of Hung Parliament, New Survey Shows
A new survey published by Kathimerini offers a detailed picture of how Greek voters view the possibility that the next national election will once again fail to produce a single-party majority.
PureHealth Expands in Europe, but HHG Integration Proves More Complex Than Expected
Only weeks ago, PureHealth completed the acquisition of a 60 percent stake in HHG for €800 million, valuing Greece’s largest private healthcare group at €1.33 billion.
Inside the 2015 Greek Showdown: Tsipras Revisits Eurozone Standoff in New Book
In the chapter titled “Myths and Truths,” Tsipras pushes back against long-standing claims that SYRIZA’s confrontational stance with Greece’s creditors inflicted tens of billions of euros in economic damage during the height of the country’s debt crisis.
Greece’s Hotel Industry Sounds Alarm: Success “Not Guaranteed” as Global Pressures Mount
Speaking at the Chamber’s 13th General Assembly at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens, held alongside the XENIA tourism fair, Vassilikos said that the years of strong performance following the pandemic should not lull the industry into a false sense of security.
Greek Surveillance Scandal Escalates After Insider Details Orchestrated Cover-Up
During that period, senior government officials, political strategists, prosecutors, journalists, and business figures were placed under surveillance by the National Intelligence Service (EYP), which reports directly to the Prime Minister’s Office.
MRB Survey: Greek Voters Express Desire for New Parties, Doubts About Old Leaders
According to the MRB survey, 20.9 percent of respondents say they would definitely or probably vote for a future political party led by Tsipras, while 73.2 percent say they would not.
Cost-of-Living Crisis and Scandals Sharpen Public Discontent with Greek Government, Three Polls Find
Asked which matter places the government under the most strain, a majority points to the OPEKEPE scandal involving allegedly unlawful agricultural subsidies.
Europe Faces Deepening Housing Emergency, Advisory Council Warns
Nearly half of Europeans aged 18 to 34 still live with their parents because they cannot afford to move out, while young adults living alone face twice the risk of housing insecurity compared to older groups.
A Decade of Expanding Tax Breaks in Greece Leaves Vulnerable Citizens Behind
Although some relief measures are designed for low-income or disadvantaged groups, the overall structure skews heavily toward those with substantial assets or access to specialised tax regimes.
Carlyle, MOL and HELLENiQ ENERGY Circle Lukoil Assets Amid Romania’s Sanctions Push
With nationalization off the table, the government is pivoting toward a rapid, state-managed sale - an attempt to secure an orderly transition and avoid turbulence in the country’s fuel supplies.
Pierrakakis Showcases Fiscal Turnaround as 2026 Budget Rolls Out - Eurogroup Candidacy “Too Early to Call”
Pierrakakis was asked about the possibility of running for the presidency of the Eurogroup, a role soon to be vacated by Ireland’s Paschal Donohoe.
A System Flush with Cash - But Savers Get Pennies
At a moment when the Greek economy is showing signs of stabilizing and citizens are seeking safe ways to manage their money, the state of the country’s banking system is raising serious concerns.
Greece Sets New Rules for Golden Visa Investments in Startups
Greece has introduced a new ministerial decision that clarifies the documentation and procedures required for third-country nationals seeking a Golden Visa through investments in start-up companies.