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Former Greek PM Antonis Samaras Reveals He Was Victim of Illegal Wiretapping in Greece’s Spyware Scandal
Former Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras made a striking revelation in Parliament on Thursday, saying for the first time that he himself had been a target of illegal surveillance.
Aegean Airlines Posts €147.8m Profit, Warns Middle East Crisis May Raise 2026 Costs
The duration and intensity of the crisis in the Middle East are expected to play a decisive role in Aegean Airlines’ performance in 2026, the Greek carrier’s management said while presenting its 2025 financial results on Wednesday.
Middle East Crisis and $100 Oil Raise Concerns Over EU Food Prices
The escalating crisis in the Middle East and the rise of oil prices to around $100 per barrel are expected to increase production costs and potentially push up food prices across the European Union in the coming months.
Greece to Collect Over €2.1 Billion in VAT from Petroleum Products in 2026 as Fuel Prices Rise
Higher global fuel prices, driven by geopolitical tensions and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, are expected to boost Greece’s tax revenues in 2026, particularly from Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products and their derivatives.
Sheikh Tahnoon’s Olive Oil Bet in Greece Faces Mounting Losses
The Greek company, which focuses primarily on the production and sale of olive oil, recorded revenue of approximately €355,000 in 2025.
Greece’s Appeals Court Confirms Golden Dawn Verdict, Orders New Prison Terms
Among those being sent to jail is Eleni Zaroulia, a former member of parliament for the party and the wife of its founder, Nikos Michaloliakos.
Greeks Voice Concern Over Middle East War’s Economic Impact, Poll Finds
While 47% evaluate Greece’s decisions and actions on the current international stage positively, 44% express a negative view, highlighting the mixed public sentiment about the government’s foreign policy amid a volatile geopolitical environment.
Predator Surveillance Ruling Sparks Heated Debate in the European Parliament
Referring specifically to Greece, Hoekstra noted that according to the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report, the country has yet to issue a presidential decree intended to strengthen protections for the privacy of communications against surveillance software.
73% of Greeks Believe Those Responsible for Tempi Crash Will Escape Punishment, Survey Finds
The Tempi disaster, which occurred in 2023 and resulted in dozens of deaths, remains one of the most traumatic events in recent Greek history.
EU Lawmakers Debate Greek Surveillance Scandal After Court Developments
In a post on social media, Kesses said that Dendias was targeted with Predator spyware on April 20, 2021, while serving as Greece’s foreign minister.
Thessaloniki - Skopje Oil Pipeline Reopens After 13 Years
The company said the restart follows the completion and verification of all necessary technical, operational and regulatory requirements.
EU Report: Greece Moves Ahead on Energy Communities as Progress Slows Across Europe
However, the implementation of the framework continues to face several obstacles.
France, Greece and Cyprus Signal Strategic Alignment Amid Rising Eastern Mediterranean Tensions
Against this backdrop, the coordinated presence of Greek and French military assets around Cyprus appears intended to serve both as reassurance and deterrence.
Viva Wallet Extends Employee Stock Plan to 2028 Amid Shareholder Disagreements
The decision was taken at the company’s General Assembly on 16 February 2026 and provides for the extension and modification of the ESOP.
Poll: 67% of Greeks Say Wiretapping Case Politically Exposes Government
The poll also points to broader public frustration with the political system.
Athens Weighs New Energy Relief Measures if Oil Prices Stay High
Government sources indicated that policymakers reviewed options previously used during the 2022 energy crisis.
Greek Parliament Set to Ratify Hydrocarbon Exploration Deal with Chevron Consortium
The areas south of Crete lie opposite Libya’s coastline, placing the project within a complex geopolitical setting.
War in Iran Puts Greek Tourism Industry on Alert
Initial assessments from leading figures in Greece’s tourism industry and broader economy converge on a single message: the need for calm.
Eurogroup to Focus on Middle East Crisis and Energy Price Surge
The talks are set to focus on the uncertainty created by geopolitical instability in global energy markets and the implications for economic growth, inflation, and the competitiveness of the European economy.
Greece Identifies Lawyers and Real Estate Agents as Key Money Laundering Risk Sectors
According to the assessment, the most significant vulnerabilities lie outside the traditional financial sector.
How the War in the Middle East Could Hit Greece’s Economy
For Greece, the implications are significant because the country’s economic planning for 2026 was built on much lower energy assumptions.
Proposed Tenant Credit System in Greece Divides Landlords and Renters
The system, which authorities intend to launch in 2026, would create a financial reliability profile for prospective tenants and could significantly change the way residential leases are agreed in the country.
Major Cryptocurrency Investment Scam Dismantled in Greece, Profits Exceed €14 Million
12 suspects have been arrested as members of the criminal network.
European Parliament to Debate Rule of Law in Greece Following Predator Court Ruling
The European Parliament may hold a vote on a resolution outlining its position on the state of the rule of law in Greece.
Greece’s Top Court Orders Intelligence Service to Hand Over Surveillance File on Journalist
Greece’s highest administrative court has ordered the country’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) to submit the full surveillance file concerning journalist Thanasis Koukakis, marking a significant development in the long-running wiretapping scandal that has shaken the country’s political system.
EU Banks May Be Required to Immediately Refund Unauthorized Transactions – What It Means for Depositors
Consumer protection in electronic payments across the European Union could be significantly strengthened following an opinion issued by Advocate General Athanasios Rantos of the Court of Justice of the European Union in a case concerning unauthorized bank transactions resulting from online fraud.
Refinery Price Hikes Signal Higher Fuel Costs Ahead in Greece
Rising tensions in the Middle East and growing uncertainty in international energy markets are beginning to push fuel prices higher, with the first increases already recorded at Greece’s main refineries.
Europe Must Bring Start-Ups Into Defence Industry, Bruegel Analysis Says
Europe is under increasing pressure to rapidly strengthen its defence industry and technological capabilities, as geopolitical tensions and the lessons drawn from the war in Ukraine—as well as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East—highlight the growing importance of new technologies on the modern battlefield.
Alter Ego Media to Acquire 50.1% Stake in Ticketing Platform MORE.GR for Up to €30.06 Million
The agreement, signed on March 5, 2026, provides for the purchase of 175,352 registered common shares with voting rights, each with a nominal value of €1, representing a majority stake in MORE.GR Electronic Services Single-Member S.A.
Greece Introduces Postal Voting for Overseas Voters Ahead of Next Election
As a result, while Greeks living overseas will be able to vote by mail starting with the next elections, the dedicated expatriate constituency will not yet be in place.
Concerns Grow Over Rising Fuel Prices as Greece Considers Reviving Fuel Pass Subsidy
The nationwide average retail price for 95-octane unleaded petrol has reached €1.795 per litre, while 100-octane petrol is now selling for €1.992 per litre.