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Greece’s Mitsotakis Reshuffles Cabinet as EU Prosecutors Expand Farm Subsidy Probe
The Greek government announced a cabinet reshuffle on Friday following new legal case files linked to the OPEKEPE agricultural subsidy organization, in a move widely interpreted as an attempt to contain mounting political pressure and signal a tougher stance on corruption allegations.
Greek Court Ruling Holds State Responsible for Tempi Train Disaster
A Greek court has ruled that the state bears responsibility for failures that contributed to the deadly Tempi train disaster, in a decision expected to influence a series of compensation lawsuits from victims’ families and intensify scrutiny over railway safety in Greece.
Allwyn to Renovate Greece’s Metaxa Cancer Hospital Under New Public–Private Partnership
The initiative is part of Allwyn Care, the company’s new long-term social responsibility program focused on healthcare, which the company describes as a central pillar of its corporate social strategy.
Former Greek PM Samaras Confronts Mitsotakis in Parliament Over Predator Spyware Scandal
He referred to ongoing scandals, including the OPEKEPE agricultural subsidy investigation and the wiretapping affair that has dominated Greek politics in recent years.
Natural Gas Dependence Leaves Greece Exposed to Global Energy Shocks
Greece’s heavy reliance on natural gas for electricity generation is making the country increasingly vulnerable to global energy crises, particularly at a time when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are threatening to disrupt the global energy market.
EU Subsidy Investigation Shakes Greek Government
The first two case files related to the OPEKEPE investigation are expected to be formally forwarded to the Greek Parliament on April 3, 2026.
Greek Government Faces Pressure After EU Probe Names Ministers and Lawmakers
Under Greece’s constitution, cases involving alleged offences committed by ministers while in office fall under a special legal regime, meaning parliament must decide whether to initiate criminal proceedings.
Maria Karystianou, Greek Tempi Disaster Activist, Enters Greek Politics
She said the goal of the movement is to fight for “truth, justice and dignity,” and called on citizens to participate, arguing that justice “when pursued with faith and unity, never loses.”
One in Five Tax Euros Paid Late as Greek Compliance Slips in 2025
In value added tax (VAT), on-time payments increased from €15.40 billion in 2024 to €17.16 billion in 2025, an increase of about 11.4%.
Greece Moves to Tighten Rules and Compensation Framework for Renewable Energy Projects
The provision is expected to encourage the consolidation of projects under single investors or energy groups, potentially accelerating market concentration in parts of the renewable energy sector.
Political Clash in Greece Over Delayed Parliamentary Debate on Rule of Law and Wiretapping Scandal
PASOK officials accused the government of trying to evade parliamentary oversight, arguing that the debate should take place within the timeframe set by parliamentary procedure.
European Court of Auditors Examines Transparency of EU Recovery Fund Spending
The issue is considered especially important because the Recovery and Resilience Facility operates differently from traditional European Union spending programmes.
Overdue Tax Debt in Greece Climbs to €114 Billion Despite Collections
The overall rise in overdue debt is attributed to new overdue liabilities totaling €9.97 billion, as well as €2.21 billion in overdue debts from previous years that were assessed at a later stage
Delayed FF OpsCo Accounts Reveal Losses, Legal Troubles Still Weigh
According to the financial statements, FF OpsCo reported revenue of €15.8 million in 2024, up from about €3.03 million in 2023, a roughly 421% increase.
Greek Government Under Renewed Pressure Over Wiretapping Affair
Responding to questions about Dilian’s remarks, Marinakis said there was no issue of the government being blackmailed, arguing that such interpretations were being made by third parties and did not reflect reality. He insisted that the government could not be blackmailed and that the claims being circulated were political interpretations rather than factual developments.
Private Debt in Greece Reaches €407.6 Billion, Report Finds
The rise is attributed mainly to the expansion of bank lending, but also to the continued accumulation of unpaid obligations to the state and social security funds.
Estée Lauder Hellas Reports Strong Profit Growth and Higher Sales in FY2025
The company’s turnover reached €75.25 million, marking an increase of approximately 13.4% compared with €66.38 million in the previous financial year.
New Rules on Bank Collateral and Liquidity Access Introduced by Bank of Greece
The new provision clarifies that only voting rights that can legally be exercised are taken into account when calculating the relevant thresholds.
Greek Households Face Higher Power Bills in Coming Months
A key factor in how prices will evolve is the pricing policy of Greece’s main power utility, the Public Power Corporation (PPC), which plays a dominant role in the electricity supply market.
Greece Introduces Electronic Bank Account Seizures to Speed Up Tax Debt Collection
Under the new system, seizure orders for bank accounts and other financial institutions will be sent electronically through interconnected information systems linking the tax authority with banks.
Doukas Schools Expects Profit Rebound After Loss Year
Operating performance strengthened, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) climbing nearly 28% to €2.53 million.
New Rules on Bank Collateral and Liquidity Access Introduced by Bank of Greece
A key part of the decision clarifies how the Bank of Greece may open and manage accounts used for handling collateral.
Greece Launches New Digital Property Registry to Track Real Estate and Rental Income
The launch of the Property Ownership and Management Registry (MIDA) is expected in the near future, marking a new era in how real estate assets are recorded, monitored and cross-checked in Greece.
Tsipras: Greek Surveillance Scandal Moves From Politics to Criminal Investigation
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras launched a sharp attack over Greece’s wiretapping scandal during a speech in the central Greek city of Lamia on Saturday, directly accusing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his former chief of staff and nephew, Grigoris Dimitriadis, of bearing political responsibility at the highest level of government.
Greek Bond Yields Jump Amid Middle East Tensions, Spread Remains Stable
Greek government bond yields rose sharply over the past month as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East unsettled international markets, pushing borrowing costs higher across the Eurozone.
How Satisfied Greeks Are with Their Housing
A new European housing survey shows that Greeks are less satisfied with their housing conditions than most other Europeans, with factors such as age, property type, location, cost and homeownership playing a decisive role in shaping overall satisfaction.
Inflation Erases Greece’s Latest Minimum Wage Boost
One of the main pressures on Greek households is food inflation.
Greek Government Rejects Intellexa Founder’s Claims as Predator Scandal Reignites
The government spokesperson was also asked about references in the court ruling to possible espionage and calls for further investigation.
United Group Expands Greek Presence with Formation of New Company
The new entity is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Group Luxembourg S.à r.l., which is headquartered in Luxembourg and acts as the sole shareholder, fully covering the company’s initial share capital.
Athens Stock Exchange Set to Rebrand as Euronext Athens Holding
On February 26, ATHEX had already established a new company in Greece under the name Euronext Athens Single-Member S.A.
Most children with cancer in Greece achieve full recovery
Thanks to steady advances in diagnosis and treatment, about four out of five children — around 80% — achieve full recovery, while survival rates for certain types of cancer exceed 90%.