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Billion-Euro Exemption Sparks Questions Over Greece’s Fiscal Priorities
What seemed like a technical legislative detail has had major fiscal implications.
Aktor to Tap Markets for Up to €140 Million as Regulator Clears New Bond Prospectus
Management expects to allocate up to €111.9 million between December 2025 and December 2027 to finance both existing and new activities across the parent company, its subsidiaries, and affiliated entities or joint ventures.
New Smart Meters in Greece Already Risk Obsolescence
Across Europe, network operators are abandoning the idea of the meter as a passive measuring tool.
Tsipras Hints at New Political Movement in Fiery «Ithaca» Speech in Athens
Beyond attacking the status quo, Tsipras urged a fundamental reshaping of Greece’s political landscape.
Parliament Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Coaching of Witness in Wiretapping Probe
The issue was first brought forward last week by Alexis Haritsis, who raised it with the Speaker of Parliament and requested that the Committee on Institutions and Transparency be convened to hear from Trimpalis directly
Overdue Tax Debts in Greece Surge to €112.5 Billion in October, with More Than 3.8 Million Taxpayers in Arrears
About 1.64 million taxpayers were already subject to such enforcement actions, representing just over 70 percent of those eligible.
Farmers Challenge Government With Expanding Roadblocks Across Greece
More than 1,500 vehicles have shut down a major section of the Athens–Thessaloniki national highway, and further reinforcements are expected.
Greek Economic Sentiment Slips Again as Consumer Confidence Weakens
The survey indicates that many Greek households feel their financial situation has worsened over the past year, and a majority expect further deterioration in the year ahead.
Former Intellexa Employee Testifies to Secret Demonstrations of Spyware to Foreign Intelligence Services
What emerged in court is that this structure allowed Intellexa to continue operating despite U.S. sanctions.
Farmers in Greece Escalate Protests as Subsidy Payments Disappear in ELGA Deductions
Farmers say the distribution of payments has been chaotic and unfair.
Regulators Questioned Over Superficial Audits in Greek Spyware Trial
The wiretapping trial is scheduled to resume on Tuesday with the continuation of Mr Koutsios’s testimony.
Theon International Wins Market Support for €150 Million Capital Raise
Under the terms of the offering, existing shareholders will receive one subscription right per share, enabling them to acquire one new share for every eight rights they hold.
Greek Government Faces Harsh Public Verdict as 64.4% Voice Disapproval
A quarter of respondents believe that a new party led by former prime minister Alexis Tsipras could revitalize the center-left, though many also expect such a move to further fragment that space.
Farmers’ Protests Paralyse Greece as Clashes Erupt on Major Highway
Earlier in the day, farmers gathering at two separate meeting points in Nikaia and Platikampos tried to push police buses aside in order to reach the highway.
Tourism Boom Meets Historic Drought: Greece Faces Mounting Pressure on Water Supplies
Without improved water infrastructure, better resource management and diversification of supply, Greece risks entering a period where water scarcity becomes a recurring threat.
Unbearable Housing Costs: Greece Tops Europe in Housing Burden
The crisis is further compounded by the erosion of one of Greece’s traditional strengths: high homeownership.
Greek Meat Market Strained as Costs Skyrocket Across All Categories
Beef prices in Greece have surged dramatically, rising more than 57 percent in just two years and placing mounting pressure on both consumers and the market.
Catholic and Orthodox Leaders Reaffirm Unity Efforts in Istanbul Declaration
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Leo XIV signed a Joint Declaration on Saturday at the Phanar in Istanbul, reaffirming their shared commitment to the long-sought goal of full communion between the Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.
Greeks Abroad Raise Their Voice for the Future of the Greek Language
A vital anchor of identity, emotional continuity and family cohesion far from their homeland.
Tense Testimony in Athens as Predator Spyware Trial Probes Police - Business Links
Former national police chief took the stand at the trial over Greece’s illegal surveillance scandal involving the Predator spyware system.
Pierrakakis vs. Van Peteghem: The Agendas Behind Their Bids for the Eurogroup Presidency
Kyriakos Pierrakakis and Belgium’s Vincent Van Peteghem have formally entered the race to lead the Eurogroup.
Housing Squeeze: Greece Posts Worst Performance in the EU, Eurostat Report Finds
Greece records the highest percentage of residents in the European Union who say they cannot keep their homes adequately warm.
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.