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Greek Tax Authority Seeks New Headquarters in Deal That Could Exceed €50 Million
The government is seeking a standalone property with a total gross floor area of roughly 22,400 square meters (241,000 square feet). The facility would include nearly 13,800 square meters of office space and more than 8,500 square meters dedicated to storage and archival functions.
Earthquakes Strike Central Greece, Damaging Buildings and Triggering Landslides
The strongest tremor, measuring 5.2 magnitude.
Emails, Agreements and Spyware: New Claims Rock Greece's Predator Investigation
According to a report published Sunday by Greek newspaper To Vima, Dilian — the founder of Intellexa, the company behind Predator — is in possession of a 2020 cooperation agreement concerning the use of the spyware by Greece's National Intelligence Service (EYP).
Greek Left Backs Tsipras Comeback Bid as Syriza’s Identity Crisis Deepens
After a marathon meeting on Saturday, Syriza’s Central Committee endorsed a proposal by party leader Sokratis Famellos to position the party alongside Tsipras’s new political initiative.
Foreign Buyers Drive Greece’s Luxury Vacation-Home Market to Record Highs
Foreign purchasers now account for between 60% and 85% of demand in Greece’s premier second-home markets, including the Cyclades islands, the Ionian Sea region, the Peloponnese and the northern peninsula of Halkidiki.
Greece to Raise Protected Bank Deposit Threshold to €1,600 for Indebted Households
For employees earning between €1,250 and €1,600 a month, the change could be particularly meaningful.
Apartment Renovations Can Require Neighbors’ Approval - Here’s When
The situation becomes more complicated when planned renovations extend beyond the apartment itself.
Bally’s Intralot Agrees Takeover of Evoke in £240 Million Betting Sector Deal
Bally’s Intralot has built its business around lottery operations and gaming technology platforms, while Evoke is one of Europe’s largest online betting and gaming operators, owning brands including William Hill, 888 and Mr Green.
Banks, Lawyers and Accountants Face New Compliance Burden Under EU AML Rules
The proposed monitoring framework extends beyond financial transactions alone.
Greek Voters Sour on Political Establishment as New Parties Reshape Opposition, Poll Shows
The survey, conducted by Metron Analysis and released Thursday on Megatv, underscores the shifting dynamics of Greece's political landscape as two newly formed parties led by former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Maria Karystianou begin to attract significant support.
Greek Wiretapping Victim Seeks Reopening of Predator Investigation Following New Claims by Intellexa Founder
The move follows recent remarks by Dilian in an interview with the Greek newspaper Efimerida ton Syntakton, in which he denied that either he or Intellexa operated Predator in Greece.
Amnesty International Accuses Greece of Turning Peaceful Protests Into ‘Battlefields’
The report, titled “Protest Is Not a Battlefield: Patterns of Unlawful Police Use of Force and Impunity,” draws on a two-year investigation involving more than 100 interviews with demonstrators, journalists, lawyers and other witnesses, alongside extensive analysis of video footage from protests across the country.
Greece Targets Bureaucratic Delays With New Online Tracking System
The platform will provide users with information on the current stage of processing, estimated completion times, the public authority responsible for handling the case and contact details for the relevant department or officials.
Greek LNG Venture Secures €130M Banking Backing as Southeast Europe Expansion Takes Shape
Atlantic SEE LNG Trade has obtained the financing support from the country's four systemic banks to underpin its commercial operations and long-term LNG procurement commitments.
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.