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Greece convicts spyware figures in ‘Predatorgate’ scandal, marking rare accountability for surveillance abuses
Reacting to the decision, Rebecca White, a Security Lab Researcher at Amnesty International, said the convictions mark a long-overdue step toward accountability.
Athens Court Hands First Convictions in Greece’s Predator Spyware Scandal
Four people found guilty with a cumulative prison sentence of 126 years.
Why Greece’s Chevron Agreement Is Under Fire from a Former Prime Minister
According to Samaras, clauses added to the contract at the last moment raise serious questions about whether Greece may be implicitly conceding sovereign rights in disputed maritime zones.
Greece Sets Trial for Varoufakis Over Comments on Drug Use 37 Years Ago
MeRA25 described the move as unprecedented and politically motivated, arguing that it reflects a broader erosion of judicial independence in Greece.
Greek Court to Rule in Predator Spyware Trial as Prosecutor Seeks Convictions
Despite maintaining their innocence, the four defendants chose not to testify before the court or respond to questions from the prosecutor and the presiding judge.
Superbet Moves Closer to Greek Market Entry After Securing Sportsbook License
The company’s next key milestone in Greece is obtaining “Go Live” status, a regulatory approval that allows operators to begin offering services to the public.
Greece Marks Three Years Since Deadly Tempi Rail Disaster with Nationwide Protests
The Athens Labor Center has called a 24-hour general strike for the day, a move echoed by other labor centers across the country, as well as by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation, which has announced a strike affecting maritime transport.
Uber Taxi Trips Added €110 Million to Greece’s Economy in 2024, Study Finds
In 2024 alone, tax revenues and social security contributions linked to Uber trips reached €34.2 million.
Greece’s Tourism Earnings Hit All-Time High in 2025, Bank of Greece Data Show
A key driver of the record performance was the continued strengthening of Greece’s presence in major European source markets.
Opposition Accuses Greek Government of Cover-Up in EU Subsidy Scandal
Opposition parties insist that the establishment of a preliminary investigation committee is not an act of political expediency but a constitutional necessity aimed at ensuring transparency, accountability, and the protection of public and European funds.
New Study Maps a Generation in Limbo in Greece
Participants describe daily life as shaped by low or unstable wages, rising living costs, an acute housing crisis, and the near-impossibility of becoming financially independent from their families.
Greece Seeks Deeper U.S. Energy Ties at Washington Gas Security Summit
he summit brings together representatives from 12 European countries, senior European Union officials, and leading energy companies from both sides of the Atlantic.
New Greek Regulations Target Hidden Fees on Mobile and Fixed-Line Bills
Under the new rules, digital content and information services may no longer be charged to a mobile or fixed-line phone bill unless the user has given clear and explicit prior consent.
Greek Regulator Opens Balancing Market to Large-Scale Battery Storage
One of the most consequential changes concerns the size threshold that separates large from small storage facilities. This limit has been cut sharply from 40 MW to 10 MW.
CrediaBank: What Is at Stake for the Greek State if It Sits Out the New Capital Increase
A proposed €300 million capital increase at CrediaBank could trigger substantial losses for the Greek state and significantly weaken its institutional role in the bank if the state chooses not to participate.
Can Handicrafts Power Greece’s Next Phase of Local Development?
After years on the margins, Greek handicrafts are regaining visibility as both an economic activity and a means of cultural expression.
Tourism Boom Lifts Greek Economy but Rekindles Housing Debate
Greece recorded a new all-time high in tourism revenues in 2025, underscoring the sector’s central role in the country’s economy while also intensifying concerns over infrastructure capacity and housing availability.
Greece Introduces New System for Complaints Against Tourism Businesses
Greece’s Ministry of Tourism has launched a new complaints framework allowing tourists and consumers to report breaches of tourism laws or substandard services, either anonymously or by name.
Greece to Purchase Authenticated Photos of 1944 Nazi Mass Execution
Greek authorities have officially confirmed the authenticity of rare photographs documenting the 1944 execution of 200 Greek communists by Nazi forces in Athens.
CrediaBank Sets Out Legal Framework for €300m Capital Increase Ahead of March Vote
According to the draft, the Board considers the potential exclusion of pre-emption rights to be justified and in the best interests of the bank under current market conditions.
Euronext Establishes Technology Subsidiary in Athens, Signaling Strategic Hub Role
The newly established company, Euronext Technologies Greece, is headquartered in the Athens Stock Exchange building and was incorporated with share capital of €25,000.
Greek Public Debt Falls to €362.8 Billion on Early Loan Repayments
Public debt in Greece declined by €2.15 billion in absolute terms by the end of 2025, falling to €362.8 billion from €364.95 billion at the end of 2024.
Poll Shows Greeks Want Change, Yet Political Landscape Remains Unsettled
Greek society appears to be at a critical juncture, caught between widespread dissatisfaction with the current government and the absence of a convincing political alternative.
Former Greek Watchdog Chief Calls Wiretapping Affair a Major Constitutional Scandal
According to Rammos, efforts by ADAE to investigate the affair were actively obstructed, by Kyriakos Mitsotakis administration.
Photographs of 1944 Nazi Executions in Greece Declared Protected Monument
By declaring the photographs a monument, the ministry gains the legal and institutional basis to pursue their acquisition on behalf of the Greek state.
Euronext Merger Leaves Athens Exchange Investors Nursing Dividend Losses
For 2026, Euronext expects ATHEX’s contribution to be far more meaningful in terms of both performance and operating metrics.
Super Technologies Steps Up Hiring Ahead of Greece Market Entry
At senior management and corporate level, Super Technologies is aiming to strengthen its leadership and financial oversight through the recruitment of a Vice President of Corporate Affairs and a Chief Financial Officer
Greek Authorities Face Scrutiny at Strasbourg Court Over Opposition Leader Surveillance
When the ECtHR decided to give priority treatment to Androulakis’ application, it addressed two preliminary questions to the Greek government.
Greek Court to Deliver Verdict in Landmark Spyware Wiretapping Case
The evidentiary proceedings formally ended after the completion of closing arguments by the prosecution and the defense.
Capital Increase at CrediaBank Could Reshape Public - Private Balance
The key issue, however, lies in how the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations (HCAP), widely known as the Greek “Superfund,” will position itself following the capital increase.
ATHEX Misses Full Upside of Market Rally Amid Euronext Acquisition Expenses
Today, Hellenic Exchanges SA, the operator of Greece’s capital markets, is releasing its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and for the full year.