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Hellenic Competition Commission Set to Rule on Allwyn’s Novibet Acquisition in Early 2026
The Hellenic Competition Commission is expected to issue its final decision in early January 2026 regarding the second phase of its investigation into the merger between Allwyn and Logflex MT Holding Ltd, the parent company of Novibet.
Euronext Prospectus for ATHEX Takeover Omits Key Cost Details
Despite the detailed presentation in Euronext’s prospectus for its public offer to acquire the Hellenic Exchanges–Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX), one crucial piece of information is missing: the total cost of the transaction.
Reorganization at Greece’s Tax Authority Highlights Strategic Focus on Auditing and Compliance
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), Greece’s tax administration body, has announced a sweeping reorganization of its internal structure and staffing framework, establishing a total of 15,502 permanent positions.
Alexis Tsipras Resigns from Greek Parliament After 16 Years, Signalling a New Political Chapter
“I resign because I cannot, and do not wish to, retain the office of MP with all its privileges when I feel that my participation—especially as a former prime minister—offers nothing of substance to those who trusted me,” he said.
Donations and Parental Gifts Double in Greece Amid Drop in Inheritances
Greek taxpayers are increasingly choosing to transfer property while still alive rather than passing it on through inheritance, according to new data from the country’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).
IMF Redefines State Fragility - Greece Caught Between Stability and Vulnerability
According to the report, fragility is not merely the result of poverty, political instability, or conflict.
Alpha Bank Faces Renewed Tensions with Employees’ Union over Performance Reviews
Tensions have resurfaced between Alpha Bank’s management and its Employees’ Union following a dispute over performance evaluation letters sent to staff covering the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Euronext’s Prospectus for Athens Exchange Bid Seen as Pressure Tactic on Minority Shareholders
The Euronext Group is expected to publish today, Monday, the prospectus for its public offer to acquire the Athens Exchange (ATHEX).
From Greek Hands to Russian Waters: Revelations on Tanker Sales Powering Moscow’s Oil Trade Reach the European Parliament
Despite repeated measures from Brussels, the fleet has continued to grow, raising questions over the effectiveness of EU policy and about who ultimately benefits from this grey zone of maritime trade.
Greece to Head to the Polls in March 2027, With April Runoff Anticipated
Still, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over his ability to reach the finish line.
Greece Among Europe’s Costliest Property Markets
Comparisons with countries known for their low fees, make Greece look even less competitive.
Greece’s Demographic Time Bomb: Fewer Births, More Deaths, and an Economy Under Strain
Since 2010, deaths have consistently outpaced births, with the gap widening each year.
Greece Borrows Cheaply, but Fragility Lingers
Greece is regarded as a reliable borrower, its fiscal position is steadily improving, and international markets are buying its debt without hesitation.
EU Warns of Delays in Greek Recovery Fund Projects
Brussels has made clear that Greece must now act swiftly and decisively.
Laura Kövesi Signals New Era in Greece’s Battle Against Corruption
Although Laura Kövesi acknowledged that corruption is not unique to Greece, government-friendly outlets highlighted that remark to downplay her harsher comments.
Mitsotakis Warns Turkey: Casus Belli Must Go Before SAFE Membership
The Greek leader emphasized that European security must be understood as “360 degrees,” covering not only the eastern but also the southern borders of the continent.
Greece’s Public Arrears Climb to €111.8 Billion, Driven by Big Debtors and Unrecoverable Liabilities
In July, more than four million taxpayers owed money to the state, an increase of 172,000 from the previous year.
How Greece’s Plastics Pioneer Collapsed - and Why Its Name Might Return
This autumn, Giorgos Petzetakis signaled his intent to make a comeback. On September 30, he filed an application with Greece’s Ministry of Development to register the “PETZETAKIS” trademark.
39 MEPs Sound Alarm on EU Money Flowing to Surveillance Companies
The letter calls on the Commission to explain how it vets companies before awarding them financial support.
Mitsotakis Warns Europe Not to Forget Southern Borders in Security Debate
European leaders met in Copenhagen this week for an informal summit dominated by defense and Ukraine, as the war drags into its fourth year and pressure grows on Europe to step up.
Greece Introduces Annual Index to Curb Health Insurance Premium Hikes
The Greek government has introduced a new mechanism designed to bring greater transparency and predictability to the private health insurance market.
ILO Report Finds Greece Among Europe’s Most Unequal Economies
Greece, though classified as a high-income country, continues to grapple with profound economic and social inequalities, according to the International Labour Organization’s latest Social Justice Outlook.
Greece Highlights Europe’s Pension Pressures Amid Rapid Aging
Europe’s demographic time bomb is ticking faster than ever, with the number of working-age people shrinking in relation to the elderly population.
Greek Rent Subsidy Backfires, Driving Up Student Housing Costs
What was intended as relief for tenants has instead added fuel to Greece’s housing crisis.
Poll Shows Majority of Greeks Dissatisfied With Mitsotakis and His Government
A new opinion poll in Greece points to mounting discontent with both Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his government, suggesting that recent efforts to reset the political agenda have fallen flat.
Master Plan for Piraeus Port Faces Constitutional Test at Council of State
The constitutionality of the Piraeus Port master plan will come under scrutiny this Wednesday at Greece’s Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court.
Alpha Bank London Targets Diaspora and SMEs in Tech-Driven Overhaul
Alpha Bank London, the UK subsidiary of Greece’s Alpha Bank, is in the midst of a transformation aimed at repositioning itself as a “community-based, digital retail bank”.
Greek Voters See Corruption and Ineffectiveness at Heart of Government, Survey Finds
Public opinion in Greece is turning sharply against the government, according to a new Alco poll for Alpha TV released on Monday.
Qualco Group Weighs New Investments as Past Bets Show Mixed Outcomes
Qualco Group’s management has told analysts on Monday that both capital expenditures and cash reserves are expected to remain steady in the second half of 2025, at similar levels to those recorded in the first six months of the year.
Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030: Europe’s New Strategy and the Stakes for Greece
The European Union is preparing to enter a new era of defence preparedness.
Unpaid Loans and Endless Refinancing: The Hidden Finances of Greece’s Political Class
The latest round of asset declarations by Greek politicians, published on Monday, once again exposed a recurring pattern: many elected officials continue to carry large, long-standing debts, often with sizeable unpaid balances that in several cases have been refinanced multiple times.