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Greek and EU Trade Leaders Sound Alarm Over Asian E-Commerce Threat to European Market
Greece’s leading trade body, in partnership with EuroCommerce, has issued a stark warning about the growing threat posed by major Asian e-commerce platforms to the European single market, local economies, and consumer safety.
Greece Signals Readiness to Join Europe's Nuclear Energy Future
Greece is preparing to step into Europe's nuclear energy arena, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis signaled on Wednesday, marking a notable shift in the country's energy strategy.
How a Surge in Gasoline Prices to €2 Could Affect Greek Tourism
Rising tensions in the Middle East and the possibility of disruptions in global oil flows are once again pushing fuel prices higher, raising concerns across Europe.
Former Greek PMs Karamanlis and Samaras Deliver Stinging Rebuke of Mitsotakis' Foreign Policy
Both former leaders warned that Greece’s current diplomatic strategy, particularly its treatment of Turkey as a partner rather than a rival, risks emboldening adversaries and alienating potential allies.
Tempi Train Tragedy Sparks Tense Debate in European Parliament
The debate became increasingly heated as Greek Members of the European Parliament took the floor.
Poll: Nearly Half of Greeks to Skip Summer Holidays Amid Rising Costs
A new nationwide survey conducted by Alco for Alpha TV reveals that nearly half of Greeks are opting out of summer vacations this year, highlighting the mounting financial pressures facing households across the country.
Hellenic Defense Systems Undergoes Full Financial Audit
Greece’s state-owned arms manufacturer, Hellenic Defense Systems (EAS), has launched a comprehensive financial and managerial audit for the period 2020 to 2024.
A Two-Speed Greece: Regional Inequality Widens Despite Economic Growth
Greece is experiencing a growing divide within its borders, as economic development continues to benefit some regions while leaving others increasingly behind.
Zakynthos Imposes Strict New Rules at Shipwreck Beach to Protect Tourists and the Environment
Greece’s famed Shipwreck Beach on Zakynthos is now under strict new safety regulations, as authorities move to limit boat access and visitor activity at the iconic cove starting June 15, citing persistent risks of rockfalls and overcrowding.
Maria Karystianou Claims She Received Death Threats
Maria Karystianou, a prominent advocate for the victims of Greece’s Tempi train disaster, says she has received death threats after accusing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of high treason—allegations that have deepened the political turmoil surrounding the 2023 tragedy.
All Eyes on Luxembourg: Pivotal EU Court Ruling on Retailers’ Pest Liability Expected June 25
Europe’s food retailers are bracing for a pivotal ruling by the EU’s top court on June 25, as the Court of Justice of the European Union prepares to clarify whether businesses must guarantee pest-free premises—or simply prove they took all reasonable precautions.
European Parliament Demands Action on Spyware Abuse Amid Greek Scandal Fallout
The European Parliament has renewed pressure on EU governments to investigate the illegal use of spyware like Predator and Pegasus, warning that unchecked surveillance threatens democracy, press freedom, and the rule of law - nearly two years after damning revelations by its own PEGA Committee.
Public Tender Announced for Geiger Counters by Greece’s General State Chemistry Laboratory
Public Tender Announced for Geiger Counters by Greece’s General State Chemistry Laboratory.
Tempi Crash Probe Nears End, but What Sparked the Fireball?
Two years after a deadly train crash in Tempi, Greece, which killed 57 people, investigators are still trying to understand what caused the explosion and fireball that followed the collision.
Greece to Offer Tax Fine Discounts Starting October - Here's Who Benefits
This allows them to disclose undeclared income or assets without entering into a formal dispute process.
MyCoast App Returns for 2025, Empowering Citizens to Monitor and Report Beach Violations
Available to the public free of charge, MyCoast provides detailed data on beach concessions.
Greece to Launch Mandatory Digital Vehicle Customer Registry from July 1
Starting July 1, 2025, Greece will make it mandatory for all vehicle-related businesses to use a Digital Vehicle Customer Registry.
Bank of Greece Updates Collateral Process
The Bank of Greece has issued two key decisions that change how Greek banks provide collateral to access liquidity from the central bank, bringing national procedures in line with eurozone standards.
Middle East Crisis Creates Economic Uncertainty for Greece
As tensions escalate in the Middle East and fears of a broader military confrontation grow, the geopolitical volatility is beginning to strain the economic systems of smaller and more vulnerable nation.
Intellexa on Trial in Greece, but Its Spyware Is Still Spreading
While Predator activity has declined since the imposition of sanctions and increased media exposure, the firm appears to be actively evolving its tactics to evade detection and disruption.
European Metal Industry Sounds the Alarm: CEOs Call on EU to Avert Deindustrialisation
The CEOs warn that Europe’s industrial competitiveness is being sacrificed in the name of decarbonisation efforts that lack the necessary supporting measures.
Greek Banks Highlight Growth Plans at Goldman Sachs Conference
Goldman Sachs reaffirmed its bullish outlook on three of the four Greek banks, maintaining “Buy” ratings on Piraeus Bank, NBG, and Alpha Bank, while assigning a “Neutral” rating to Eurobank.
Mareva Grabowski - Mitsotakis Calls for Reunification of Parthenon Sculptures
Drawing on her long-standing involvement in cultural heritage advocacy, Grabowski-Mitsotakis emphasized the significance of the moment.
Cyprus Supreme Court Confirms Fine in Case Tied to Greek Bond Crisis
Cyprus’s Supreme Constitutional Court has upheld a €50,000 fine against the provident fund of the former Cyprus Popular Bank, bringing long-awaited closure to a case rooted in the fallout of the Eurozone debt crisis.
How Greece’s Property Transfer Costs Compare Across Europe
For prospective property buyers looking at Europe, Greece sits comfortably around the continent’s average in terms of property transfer costs.
Subsidies Shake Up Greece’s Leisure Boat Market
Greece’s leisure boat market is experiencing significant distortions.
Three in Four Greek Businesses Owe Tax in Latest Filings
In Greece, nearly three out of four corporate tax returns filed so far this year have resulted in businesses owing money to the state—underscoring longstanding issues within the country’s corporate tax base.
Data Integrity in Question as Greece Syncs Business and Tax Registries
Greece is taking another step toward streamlining its public administration by deepening the integration between its General Commercial Registry (GEMI) and the country’s tax registry, following a new decision by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).
EU Audit Slams Greece's Forest Fire Prevention Spending as Ineffective and Outdated
A new report from the European Court of Auditors has raised serious concerns about how Greece and other EU countries are spending European funds meant to prevent forest fires.
Greece Lags Far Behind EU in Collective Bargaining Coverage
Τhe European Central Bank (ECB) has published its latest Wage Tracker for the Eurozone, providing insight into wage developments based on collective labor agreements (CLAs) valid through mid-May 2025. The headline finding is a notable cooling in the pace of wage increases across the region.
From Chat Boxes to Cannabis Scripts: Greece’s Troubling Shortcut in Medical Prescriptions
A recent investigation by the Greek news outlet Inside Story has raised serious concerns about the lax regulations surrounding medical cannabis prescriptions in Greece.