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Greece’s Top Court Weighs Future of Airbnb Rentals in Historic Athens District
The Council of State, Greece's supreme administrative court, heard arguments this week in a series of related cases concerning the legality of Airbnb-style rentals in Plaka.
Binance’s MiCA License Bid Faces Review by Greek Regulator
The application comes at a pivotal moment for the crypto industry
Greece Proposes Sharp Pay Raises for Senior Orthodox Clergy
The proposal comes at a time when Greece continues to grapple with persistent cost-of-living pressures and growing public scrutiny over government spending, making the scale of the planned increases particularly notable.
Greece Turns to Tax Breaks to Spur Rental Housing Construction
The proposal comes as Greece faces mounting pressure in its housing market.
Greek Opposition Seeks Testimony From Dilian and Dimitriadis in Spyware Scandal
The move follows a fresh round of allegations stemming from public comments by Dilian, whose company, Intellexa, has been at the center of investigations into the use of Predator, a powerful surveillance tool capable of infiltrating mobile phones and extracting sensitive data.
Tal Dilian Again Challenges Mitsotakis Government’s Narrative in Greece’s Predator Scandal
His intervention comes as Greek authorities appear to be drawing a line under the affair.
New York Court Asked to Seek Sotheby’s Records in Goulandris Art Collection Dispute
The request, filed last week in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, was made on behalf of a Swiss court that is overseeing a high-stakes inheritance case involving the collection assembled by the late Greek shipping magnate Vassilis Goulandris and his wife, Elisa.
Greece Among EU Countries With the Fewest Single-Parent Families, Eurostat Data Shows
The figures show that just 3.8% of Greek households with children are headed by a single parent.
Intellexa Founder Faces Fresh Legal Challenge in Germany Over Predator Spyware
According to the German civil liberties organisation GFF, journalist Trung Khoa Lê and the organisation have filed a complaint with authorities in Berlin over an alleged attempt to infect the reporter's phone with Predator spyware in 2023.
At Poseidonia, Shipping Executives Press for Safe Return to Strait of Hormuz
The call came during discussions surrounding Poseidonia, the biennial shipping exhibition held in Greece, as the maritime industry continues to grapple with disruptions caused by tensions in the Gulf region.
Greece raises concerns after clashes over Albania coastal development leave Greek citizen injured
Greece has called for a full investigation after violent clashes broke out during protests against a controversial tourism development on Albania's southern coast, leaving a Greek citizen injured and reigniting concerns over property rights, environmental protection and minority rights in the EU candidate country.
Greece’s Construction Boom Shifts From Tourist Islands to Industrial Hubs
For much of the past decade, Greece’s construction boom was defined by luxury villas, boutique hotels and vacation homes spreading across the country’s islands. In 2025, however, a different story emerged.
Europe’s Marine Protection Ambitions Face Audit as Greece Emerges as a Key Test Case
The European Union’s efforts to safeguard its seas are coming under renewed scrutiny, as the European Court of Auditors (ECA) conducts a major review of the bloc’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), with conclusions expected in the second half of 2026.
More Than 1.150 Charged as EPPO Targets Greek Subsidy Fraud Rings
Greek authorities say they have dismantled a sprawling network of criminal organizations accused of siphoning millions of euros from agricultural subsidy programs, in a case that is rapidly becoming one of the country's largest-ever fraud investigations involving European and national farming funds.
Women Outnumber Men in Science and Technology Jobs Across Much of Greece, Eurostat Data Show
The figures stand above the EU average, where women represented 52.5% of all workers employed in science and technology occupations.
New Greek Poll Shows Tsipras' Political Comeback Reshaping Opposition Landscape
According to a survey conducted by polling firm ALCO, the governing centre-right New Democracy party remains comfortably ahead on 23.5 percent. However, the biggest development is the rapid rise of Tsipras' new party, ELAS, which debuts at 12.8 percent.
Greece Relaunches Half-Billion-Euro Digital ID Tender After Years of Delays and Scandal
The timetable has also raised questions inside Greece’s technology sector.
Aeon Cuts IPO in Half Amid Legal Pressure and Tight Nasdaq Deadline
Aeon’s IPO process has already undergone multiple revisions.
IMF Says Greece’s Housing Crisis Isn’t About Too Few Homes - It’s About Too Many Sitting Empty
The IMF argues that Greece has one of Europe’s largest housing stocks relative to its population, but a substantial share of those homes remains vacant, underutilized, or trapped in legal and bureaucratic limbo.
Alexis Tsipras Files Papers for New Greek Left Alliance
Alexis Tsipras said tens of thousands of people from across Greece and the Greek diaspora had already signed the party’s founding declaration online, calling the response “deeply moving.”
Greeks Work Nearly Four Hours More a Week Than the EU Average
Despite years of debate across Europe over shorter workweeks and improved work-life balance, workers in Greece are still spending more time on the job than anyone else in the European Union.
Entain plc Expands Greek Presence With New Corporate Entity
Global betting and gaming group Entain plc has expanded its corporate presence in Greece through the establishment of a new subsidiary, Entain Greece Single-Member PC.
Family Feud Over Greek Marble Fortune Heads to London High Court
Christoforos Pavlidis, a member of the family behind Pavlidis S.A. Marble-Granites, is facing mounting scrutiny over the 2023 sale of the company to investment fund ECM Partners in a deal valued at roughly €266 millio
Europe’s New Corporate Blueprint Could Be a Breakthrough for Greek Startups
Europe’s effort to create a single corporate framework for startups is rapidly emerging as one of Brussels’ most closely watched competitiveness projects — and few countries may stand to benefit more than Greece.
Ex-Premier Karamanlis Warns Wiretapping Scandal Is Eroding Trust in Greek Institutions
He reserved his strongest criticism for what he described as the growing public perception that institutions are no longer operating independently.
Tsipras Returns to Greek Politics With Launch of New Left-Wing Party
The former premier framed the new party as a broad progressive coalition rather than a traditional left-wing formation, seeking to attract disillusioned voters from across Greece’s center-left spectrum, including former supporters of SYRIZA and PASOK as well as politically unaffiliated voters.
Athens Conference to Spotlight Growing Threat of SLAPP Lawsuits Against Journalists
The issue has gained particular prominence in Greece, where journalists involved in investigative reporting have faced lawsuits linked to stories concerning matters of public interest.
Greece’s Inflation Fight Falls Short as Cost of Living Outpaces Wage Growth Over Seven Years
While incomes have risen in nominal terms, everyday expenses have increased even faster.
PPC Wins Strong Backing for Energy Transition and Infrastructure Plans
The Greek state emerged as the largest cornerstone investor in the deal, receiving 69.2 million shares, equivalent to roughly 30.3% of the newly issued stock.
Greece Revises CO₂ Metric, Expanding Support for Power-Heavy Industries
The adjustment reflects Greece’s argument that electricity consumed in the country carries a higher embedded carbon cost because wholesale power prices remain strongly influenced by gas-fired generation, residual lignite capacity and electricity imports from neighboring markets with more carbon-intensive energy systems.
Greece Advances EU Single Access Platform, Creating New Investor Data Gateway
The legislation reflects Brussels’ wider push to deepen integration in European capital markets and banking supervision at a time when regulators are seeking to improve transparency, reduce fragmentation and strengthen resilience against financial and non-financial risks.