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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.
From Paris to Athens: Euronext’s Next Step in Shaping Europe’s Market Future
In late 2024, the Paris-based publishing house Télémaque released “EURONEXT: A European Success Story,” a concise yet substantive chronicle of the modern evolution of the Euronext exchange group.
Guilfoyle’s Piraeus Remarks Triggers Backlash From Beijing and Unease in Athens
Piraeus has unexpectedly emerged as a flashpoint in the sharpening rivalry between the United States and China, after the new U.S. ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, made a series of unusually direct remarks about Chinese investments in the country.
Greece Redefines Investment Entities Under Global Tax Transparency Rules
Greece is preparing a major change to the way it decides which companies count as “investment entities” for international tax-information exchange under the CRS and FATCA systems.
Greece Moves to Exempt Toll Roads from Mandatory Instant Payments
A draft bill from Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance, now open for public consultation, includes a provision that exempts toll-road operators from accepting instant-payment services such as IRIS.
Mitsotakis: Return of Parthenon Sculptures “Not Close” Despite Ongoing Talks
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday that he does not believe Athens and London are close to reaching a positive outcome on the long-running dispute over the Parthenon Sculptures.
Tsipras Reveals New Details About the Turbulent Hours Following Greece’s 2015 Referendum Announcement
New revelations about the dramatic summer of 2015 emerge in a fresh excerpt from former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras’s upcoming book Ithaca, released on his institute’s website.
Athens Allocates €20 Million for Organization of 2027 EU Presidency
The budget is set to finance the establishment and operation of a new EU Presidency Office, the purchase of necessary equipment, the hosting of European officials, and the organization of cultural and scientific events.
Mass Rallies Across Greece for Anniversary of 1973 Polytechnic Uprising
According to police estimates, approximately 23,000 people participated in the march in Athens.
Greece Tightens Passenger Protection With Tougher Airline Penalties
Cases in which passengers are left waiting at the airport for hours without the meals or accommodation required by law can lead to fines ranging from €500 to €2,000.