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Former Greek Minister Targeted by Predator Urges Supreme Court to Reopen Spyware Probe
“At issue is not only a lack of objectivity, but direct personal involvement,” Spirtzis argued in his filing.
Athens Airport Sees First Decline in Foreign Passenger Traffic Amid Middle East Tensions
Ιnternational passenger traffic fell 0.9%, marking the first contraction after months of uninterrupted growth.
Phantom Orchards and Grazing Lands Fuel Greek Subsidy Fraud Case
Prosecutors accuse 58 defendants from Crete of fraudulently obtaining tens of thousands of euros in subsidies by falsely declaring land in northern Greece as olive groves, almond orchards or grazing areas.
Greece’s Largest Port Feels Strain of Shipping Turmoil and Weaker Cargo Demand
Management cautioned that risks tied to the Middle East conflict remain elevated.
Greece’s "Silent Heroes" Secure Win in Debt-Crisis Court Case
For Greece, the ruling closes another chapter in the long financial aftermath of the eurozone debt crisis.
Greece Wins London Court Battle Over GDP Warrants Buyback
Greece has won a legal battle at the High Court in London over its decision to buy back GDP-linked warrants that were issued to investors during the country’s landmark 2012 sovereign debt restructuring.
Santorini Still Geologically Active Despite Drop in Earthquakes
Seismic activity around Santorini has declined since last year’s spike, but scientists caution that the region has yet to return to normal conditions and continues to experience significant subsurface changes.
Athens Moves to Bring Crypto Profits Into Tax Net
The Greek government is preparing legislation that will introduce taxation on profits derived from cryptocurrencies, in a move aimed at bringing digital assets more firmly into the formal tax system.
Mounting Cost Pressures Squeeze Greek Hotel Profitability
Demand for travel to Greece remains robust, but behind the strong bookings lies a growing concern for the country’s tourism industry: profitability is under increasing strain. Rising costs—particularly in energy—are outpacing revenue growth and putting significant pressure on hotels’ margins.
Athens Bar Association Moves to Take Surveillance Scandal to European Court
Greece’s powerful legal establishment is preparing to escalate its long-running confrontation with the government over a sweeping wiretapping scandal, taking the case beyond national borders and into Europe’s top human rights court.
Greek Tax Authority Sets Framework for Monitoring LNG Flaring Volumes
In new guidance, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue set out rules governing the treatment of LNG that is flared at import terminals—an operational necessity in certain conditions but, until now, a gray area in customs law.
Greek Poll Signals Slipping Support for Ruling Party as Opposition Edges Forward
More than one-third of respondents say they do not trust any of the current political leaders to serve as prime minister, highlighting a broader sense of disillusionment with the political class.
"Loophole" Would Let Greek Military Pensioners Draw Full Pay and Salary Simultaneously
Retired officers and members of the Armed Forces would be permitted to continue receiving their full pension while also earning a salary through employment at the Hellenic Aerospace Industry (EAB).
Legal Battles Intensify as Folli Follie Appeal Hearing Advances
A new court case is scheduled to begin soon, focusing on the company’s failure to publish financial statements for the years 2020 through 2022.
U.S. Returns 26 Looted Antiquities to Greece in Cultural Repatriation Effort
According to ICE Deputy Director Charles Wall, the artifacts had been illegally removed and represent “priceless treasures” that rightfully belong to the Greek people.
Greece Introduces Mandatory Five-Year Planning and Annual Oversight for Water Utilities
The reform, led by the Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy and Water, requires all water supply and sewerage providers to adopt structured long-term planning alongside stricter annual reporting.
Cepal Delivers Higher Earnings in 2025, Yet Warning Signs Emerge in Balance Sheet
However, beneath the headline growth figures, the financial results reveal a number of underlying weaknesses.
Greece Aligns with EU Rules in Overhaul of Consumer Credit Market
Like all EU member states, Greece is required to align its legal framework with these updated standards, especially in response to growing concerns about household over-indebtedness.
Top Greek Prosecutor Faces Scrutiny Over Role in Surveillance Scandal
According to an investigation by the news outlet in, Konstantinos Tzavellas signed off on lawful monitoring requests by the National Intelligence Service (Greece) that coincided in time with spyware attacks carried out using Predator.
Greek Tax Authority Seeks Full Visibility Into Property Holdings
Officials say the system, expected to become fully operational by 2027, will fundamentally change how a person’s primary residence is determined.
Tsipras Proposes Targeted Tax on Non-EU Property Buyers, Drawing on Canadian Model
Canada’s framework is widely seen as a benchmark for taxing foreign participation in real estate.
Tsipras Institute Outlines Plan to Rebuild Progressive Coalition
The document, titled “The Governing Left of a New Era,” was drafted by a working group led by Giorgos Siakantaris and is being framed by allies of former prime minister Alexis Tsipras as a strategic intervention rather than a party manifesto
Athens Bar Association Calls for Resignation of Supreme Court Prosecutor Over Wiretapping Case
The Bar Association warned that public trust in the justice system is at risk, suggesting that the decision effectively shields potential wrongdoing from scrutiny.
Energy Crisis: How Greece’s Support Package Compares with Other EU Countries
Across the European Union, the total value of announced support packages is estimated at roughly €12 billion.
Greece Clears Fast-Track Compensation for Victims of Tempi Train Disaster
The proposal was put forward by Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis and Deputy Infrastructure and Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis.
Greece’s Former President Warns of Rule-of-Law Erosion Amid Wiretapping Scandal
Pavlopoulos criticized both the government and elements of the judiciary, following a decision by prosecutors not to reopen the case.
Greece’s Ruling Party Slumps as Anger Grows Over Economy and Scandals
The political opposition has yet to capitalize decisively on the government’s troubles.
Trump-Connected Investor Pitches Billions in Greece, but Raises Eyebrows
In the U.S., Mr. Bernstein was linked to the bankruptcy of private aviation company JetReady, which filed for protection in 2020 with millions of dollars in unpaid debts.
Eurobank CEO Says Stability, Not Stimulus, Is Key as Global Uncertainty Grows
At a time of mounting global uncertainty, the chief executive of Eurobank used his annual address to deliver a clear message: economic resilience depends on discipline long before a crisis hits.
Greece Bets on Pharmaceutical Exports to Drive Growth and Strategic Autonomy
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday pledged expanded government support for Greece’s pharmaceutical exports, casting the sector as a pillar of economic growth and a strategic asset for Europe, as he toured new production facilities in the southern city of Tripoli.
Greek Lawyers Rebuke Top Prosecutor Over Wiretapping Case Closure
Greece’s legal community has sharply criticized a decision by the country’s top prosecutor, Konstantinos Tzavellas, not to reopen a high-profile wiretapping investigation, warning that the move risks eroding public trust in the justice system and raising broader concerns about the rule of law.