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“The Great Return”: Alexis Patelis Chronicles Greece’s Comeback Story
A major book presentation in Athens on Thursday evening brought together some of Greece’s most prominent political and economic figures.
Greece to Host Landmark 330 MW Battery Energy Storage Facility in Thessaly
A new large-scale battery energy storage project planned by Metlen and the Karatzis Group in Thessaly is set to become a landmark development for Greece’s energy sector.
Greece’s Housing Market Heats Up as Prices and Rents Surg
Property prices in Greece continued their upward trajectory in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Spitogatos Property Index.
European Court of Auditors Highlights Shortcomings in Greece’s Use of EU Money
The European Court of Auditors has issued a series of serious warnings over Greece’s management of European funds, highlighting weaknesses in oversight, legality, and transparency in the use of public money.
Gold Sovereign Hits Record €922.46 in Greece Amid Worldwide Gold Rally
The sharp rise reflects broader global uncertainty and investor anxiety.
Russian Gas Remains Dominant in Greece Despite LNG Surge
The data underline that while European Union policies have driven efforts to diversify energy supplies since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Moscow remains an active and significant supplier to Greece.
Nationwide Tax Sweep Finds One in Three Tourism Businesses in Greece Breaking the Law
Τhe highest rates of tax breaches were recorded in Western Greece, Central Greece, the Peloponnese, Crete, and the South Aegean.
Church of Greece Debates the Ethical and Spiritual Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
Metropolitan Nikolaos described artificial intelligence as a defining phenomenon of the era, one that may pose the greatest challenge the Church has ever faced
Greek Industry Chief Warns High Energy Costs Threaten Competitiveness
Spyros Theodoropoulos issued a stark warning about the persistent structural weaknesses of the Greek economy.
IMF Calls for a Shift in Public Spending Philosophy - Greece Still Faces Efficiency Challenges
As global growth remains subdued and public debt continues to mount, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging governments to rethink how they spend public money
The Woman Behind Greece’s Most Infamous Financial Deal Steps Back Into View
Antigoni Loudiadis — or Addy, as she is known among friends and colleagues — is a name that may mean little to most Greeks, yet she has played a crucial role in shaping a defining chapter of the country’s modern financial history.
DRS Hellas to Implement Greece’s First Nationwide Deposit Return Scheme
A group of leading Greek and multinational beverage companies has joined forces to establish DRS Hellas SA, a new corporation that will design, implement, and operate Greece’s national deposit return and recycling system for beverage containers.
Europe Pays More for Water to Avoid Thirst in the Future – Greece on the Brink of Crisis
By 2030, Europe aims to enter what policymakers describe as a “smart water era,” in which prices reflect the full cost of the resource — from maintaining infrastructure and protecting sources to mitigating environmental impact and ensuring resilience against drought.
Greece’s 2026 Budget Paradox: Rising VAT Revenues Amid Slowing Inflation and Weak Consumption
Greece’s draft budget for 2026 reveals an apparent paradox: the government expects a notable increase in revenues from Value Added Tax (VAT) even as both inflation and private consumption are projected to slow.
Hellenic Competition Commission Set to Rule on Allwyn’s Novibet Acquisition in Early 2026
The Hellenic Competition Commission is expected to issue its final decision in early January 2026 regarding the second phase of its investigation into the merger between Allwyn and Logflex MT Holding Ltd, the parent company of Novibet.
Euronext Prospectus for ATHEX Takeover Omits Key Cost Details
Despite the detailed presentation in Euronext’s prospectus for its public offer to acquire the Hellenic Exchanges–Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX), one crucial piece of information is missing: the total cost of the transaction.
Reorganization at Greece’s Tax Authority Highlights Strategic Focus on Auditing and Compliance
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), Greece’s tax administration body, has announced a sweeping reorganization of its internal structure and staffing framework, establishing a total of 15,502 permanent positions.
Alexis Tsipras Resigns from Greek Parliament After 16 Years, Signalling a New Political Chapter
“I resign because I cannot, and do not wish to, retain the office of MP with all its privileges when I feel that my participation—especially as a former prime minister—offers nothing of substance to those who trusted me,” he said.
Donations and Parental Gifts Double in Greece Amid Drop in Inheritances
Greek taxpayers are increasingly choosing to transfer property while still alive rather than passing it on through inheritance, according to new data from the country’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).
IMF Redefines State Fragility - Greece Caught Between Stability and Vulnerability
According to the report, fragility is not merely the result of poverty, political instability, or conflict.
Alpha Bank Faces Renewed Tensions with Employees’ Union over Performance Reviews
Tensions have resurfaced between Alpha Bank’s management and its Employees’ Union following a dispute over performance evaluation letters sent to staff covering the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Euronext’s Prospectus for Athens Exchange Bid Seen as Pressure Tactic on Minority Shareholders
The Euronext Group is expected to publish today, Monday, the prospectus for its public offer to acquire the Athens Exchange (ATHEX).
From Greek Hands to Russian Waters: Revelations on Tanker Sales Powering Moscow’s Oil Trade Reach the European Parliament
Despite repeated measures from Brussels, the fleet has continued to grow, raising questions over the effectiveness of EU policy and about who ultimately benefits from this grey zone of maritime trade.
Greece to Head to the Polls in March 2027, With April Runoff Anticipated
Still, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over his ability to reach the finish line.
Greece Among Europe’s Costliest Property Markets
Comparisons with countries known for their low fees, make Greece look even less competitive.
Greece’s Demographic Time Bomb: Fewer Births, More Deaths, and an Economy Under Strain
Since 2010, deaths have consistently outpaced births, with the gap widening each year.
Greece Borrows Cheaply, but Fragility Lingers
Greece is regarded as a reliable borrower, its fiscal position is steadily improving, and international markets are buying its debt without hesitation.
EU Warns of Delays in Greek Recovery Fund Projects
Brussels has made clear that Greece must now act swiftly and decisively.
Laura Kövesi Signals New Era in Greece’s Battle Against Corruption
Although Laura Kövesi acknowledged that corruption is not unique to Greece, government-friendly outlets highlighted that remark to downplay her harsher comments.
Mitsotakis Warns Turkey: Casus Belli Must Go Before SAFE Membership
The Greek leader emphasized that European security must be understood as “360 degrees,” covering not only the eastern but also the southern borders of the continent.
Greece’s Public Arrears Climb to €111.8 Billion, Driven by Big Debtors and Unrecoverable Liabilities
In July, more than four million taxpayers owed money to the state, an increase of 172,000 from the previous year.