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Greece Rolls Out Data Platform to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Controls
A new digital platform designed to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism has been unveiled in Greece, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to modernize financial oversight.
Brussels to Scrutinize Greece’s 2026 Budget and Surplus Targets
The European Commission is preparing to put Greece’s finances under the microscope at the end of the month, with a focus on the 2026 budget, the closing figures for 2025, and the near-complete rollout of the EU’s Recovery Fund.
Greek Trade Union Calls Nationwide Strike Over 13-Hour Workday Plan
Greece’s largest trade union has called a nationwide 24-hour strike for Wednesday, October 1, in protest against government labor reforms that it says threaten workers’ rights and well-being.
Greece Races Toward a Digital Tax and Customs Overhaul by 2026
Greece is preparing for a major digital transformation of its tax and customs administration, with sweeping changes expected to be completed by 2026.
How Greece’s Housing Market Jumped 61% Since 2019
Between early 2019 and mid-2025, apartment prices in Greece soared by a cumulative 61.3 percent in nominal terms, according to official data from the Bank of Greece.
Greece braces for impact of potential livestock lockdown
Authorities have launched a ten-day emergency operation, following a meeting with regional governors, to mobilize veterinary services nationwide.
Greece Launches Innovation and Infrastructure Fund to Attract Global Investment
HIIF is part of the transformation of the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations into a modern Sovereign Wealth Fund.
Greek Lender CrediaBank Expands Abroad with Deal for HSBC Malta
For CrediaBank, the deal represents a transformative leap.
Migration Pressures Mount for Greece as EU Misses Aid Targets
In its Special Report 17/2025, the Court warns that the EU is off track to meet its 2030 pledge to direct 25 percent of its trade-related assistance to least developed countries.
Trial Over Greek Surveillance Scandal to Test Mitsotakis Government
Greece’s most significant political scandal in years is set to return to center stage as the trial over the country’s wiretapping affair opens on 24 September, putting fresh pressure on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his government.
Greece Leads Europe in Unmet Healthcare Needs
Greece records the highest rate of unmet healthcare needs in the European Union, according to Eurostat.
U.S. Embassy in Athens Prepares for Guilfoyle’s Arrival, Opens Security Post
Preparations are in full swing at the United States Embassy in Athens ahead of the expected arrival of Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is set to take up her post as U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
Greece Eases Path to Citizenship for Vocational School Graduates
Foreign students graduating from Greece’s Vocational High Schools (EPAL) will now find it easier to apply for citizenship, following a new ruling by the country’s Legal Council of State.
Greece Challenges Turkish-Libyan Maritime Claims with UN Letter Amid Chevron Bid
The Eastern Mediterranean is once again a focal point of global energy and geopolitical competition.
Metro, Trams and Buses Ran All Night in Athens for the First Time
Athens rolled out its first ever 24-hour public transport service this weekend, with the metro, tram and buses running through Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Greek Shipping Maintains Global Lead Despite Challenges
Greek shipping has retained its commanding position on the global stage, undeterred by geopolitical turmoil, tighter environmental rules and the uncertainty over future fuels.
Greek Professionals Shine Among Finalists at the 2025 Global Regulatory Awards
The 2025 Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs), set to take place in London on November 19, will feature a strong Greek presence among this year’s finalists.
Billionaire Len Blavatnik Granted Honorary Greek Citizenship
Billionaire businessman and philanthropist Len Blavatnik has been granted honorary Greek citizenship, along with his 21-year-old son, Ariel.
Androulakis: New Democracy Must Go Into Opposition
The PASOK leader accused the government of using inflation and high prices as a political tool.
Greek Neo-Nazi Party Founder Freed to Serve Sentence Under House Arrest
The decision comes just a year after another Lamia court annulled his earlier conditional release.
Greece Weighs Expanding F-35 Fleet Beyond 20 Jets Already on Order
The stealth jets, seen as central to the Air Force’s capabilities for the next half-century, would outclass even upgraded F-16s, which are expected to require further interventions by the end of the 2030s.
Jameel Motors Strengthens European Footprint with Entry into Greece
The Abdul Latif Jameel Group, one of the Middle East’s most established business conglomerates, has entered the Greek market with the creation of Jameel Motors Greek Holding Single-Member S.A., signaling a new chapter in its European expansion strategy.
International Press Groups Urge Mitsotakis to Protect Media Sustainability in Greece
Twenty-three international and national press associations and collective management organizations have issued a joint appeal to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, warning that current regulatory discussions risk undermining the sustainability of journalism in the country.
Athens and Washington Deepen Energy Cooperation Amid Chevron Interest in Crete
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hosted U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in Athens on Thursday, with talks focused on energy security and the strategic partnership between Greece and the United States.
Polls Show Greeks Unconvinced by Mitsotakis’ Economic Pledges
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ pledges at the Thessaloniki International Fair have failed to convince the public, according to two opinion polls published on Thursday.
Last-Minute Travel Becomes the New Normal for Greek Holidaymakers
Almost 60 percent of travelers reserved their trips within the week before departure, up from 56.9 percent last year.
Corinth Canal Introduces New Transit Fees
The new tariff system replaces one introduced in July 2022 and sets charges according to either net tonnage or overall vessel length, depending on category.
EU Prosecutors and Auditors Tighten Scrutiny on Greece’s Waste Management Projects
At the center of the prosecutors’ probe are recycling hubs operated by the company TECHAN.
Tax Breaks with an Expiration Date: How Inflation Undermines Greece’s 2026 Reform
More income is gradually pushed into higher tax bands, even though workers’ real purchasing power is unchanged.
Chevron–HELLENiQ Consortium Targets Greece’s Untapped Offshore Reserves
Athens views Chevron’s participation as a strategic success.
“I Want to Quit”: Half of Greek Nurses Consider Leaving Due to Workplace Conditions
A recent study from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens has uncovered deeply troubling evidence about the prevalence of psychological manipulation, or gaslighting, in Greek hospitals.