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European Parliament Backs Ambitious UN Sustainability Goals Ahead of Global Forum
Greek MEP Nikolas Farantouris secured broad cross-party backing in the European Parliament on Wednesday for a sweeping report on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, positioning the EU as a global leader in the drive toward a more just and sustainable future.
Mitsotakis and Tsipras Clash as Ghosts of 2015 Haunt Greek Politics
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras reignited their long-standing rivalry on Wednesday, trading sharp accusations in Parliament on the anniversary of Greece’s 2015 referendum, a defining moment in the country’s recent political history.
Greek Authorities Consider Ending Daily Refinery Fuel Price Disclosures
Greece may soon stop publishing daily refinery fuel prices online, a move prompted by the country’s competition authority, which warns that the current system enables tacit price coordination between the nation's two dominant refiners.
Guilfoyle Sets Ambitious Goals for U.S. - Greece Strategic Partnership
Greece is set to become a cornerstone of U.S. defense and energy strategy in Europe, according to Kimberly Guilfoyle, the incoming U.S. Ambassador to Athens.
€5 Billion in Support Measures Gone, 13 Points Lost – Can Another €2 Billion Change Mitsotakis’s Popularity?
Over the past two years, the Greek government has poured €5 billion into support measures in an effort to maintain public backing and navigate a turbulent political landscape.
Greek Government Assesses Diplomatic Damage After Libya Incident
The Libyan statement accused the EU representatives of bypassing established diplomatic procedures for foreign officials—protocols that, according to Benghazi, had been clearly communicated in advance.
Greek Shipping Ministry on High Alert Amid Rising Threats in Red Sea
Greek authorities are in continuous, 24/7 operational contact with the EU-led naval mission ASPIDES, which is tasked with ensuring safe passage for commercial vessels through the Red Sea corridor.
DEPA-Gazprom Settlement Ends Legal Dispute, But Questions Remain Over Cost and Concessions
Executives close to DEPA CEO Konstantinos Xifaras argue that the arbitration move was a strategic masterstroke.
Commission Flags "Slow and Uneven" Progress on Rule of Law in Greece
One of the most pressing issues highlighted is the surveillance scandal involving the Predator spyware.
Greece Overhauls Rules for Seconded Public Employees
The proposed legislation introduces a significant shift in how secondments within the Greek public administration can evolve into permanent positions.
ECB Study Exposes EU's Deepening Trade Ties with Authoritarian Regimes
According to ECB, the EU has steadily increased its trade with authoritarian and non-democratic regimes over the past 25 years.
Mitsotakis Faces Tough Choices on Election Timing
The political atmosphere in Greece continues to deteriorate for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his New Democracy government, particularly in the wake of the OPEKEPE scandal—a controversy involving mismanagement of EU agricultural funds.
Greek Workers Face Rising Tide of Stress and Burnout, New Report Finds
A new study conducted by the Institute of Labor of the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) paints a stark picture of working life in Greece, highlighting the intensifying pressures faced by employees across the country.
Greece Unveils Social Climate Plan with Targeted Support for Vulnerable Households
Greece has launched a public consultation on its National Social Climate Plan, a policy initiative designed to support households struggling with the costs of transitioning to a greener lifestyle.
Greece’s Ruling Party Loses Ground as Subsidy Scandal Unfolds
This overwhelming sentiment spans voters of nearly all political affiliations, signaling a deep erosion of trust in the political establishment.
Kalamata Airport Enters New Era with Fraport, Copelouzos, and Konstantakopoulos Partnership
A new company, Kalamata Airport S.A., has been established by a consortium comprising Fraport AG (51%), Delta Airport Investments (24.5%) of the Copelouzos Group, and Pyleas (24.5%) of the Konstantakopoulos Group.
Greek Woman Arrested in Shocking Infant Deaths Case
The case, now widely referred to as the «Amaliada infant deaths», traces back to 2014, when Mourtzoukou’s 18-month-old sister died of respiratory complications.
Assessing Six Years of New Democracy Rule in Greece: The Uneven Legacy of Mitsotakis' Governance
Assessing Six Years of New Democracy Rule in Greece: The Uneven Legacy of Mitsotakis' Governance
Real Estate Property Registry: Greece’s New Digital Weapon Against Tax Evasion
The platform serves as a comprehensive digital hub, unifying all fiscal and technical details for every property in the country.
Greece Overhauls Non-Dom Tax Regime to Encourage Wealth Migration
One of the key changes includes allowing family members of investors to join the program for an additional €20,000 per person annually, without requiring any further investment.
Greece’s Renewable Sector Faces Challenges as Energy Oversupply Deepens
In just the first half of 2025, curtailments of renewable energy output in Greece reached 1,000 gigawatt-hours, a figure significantly higher than during the same period in 2024.
Hellenic Defense Systems Signs €24 Million Deal with Slovak MSM Group Amid Questions Over Past Pricing
The agreements involve the filling of 155mm artillery shell casings with TNT at EAS’s facilities in Lavrio, southeast of Athens.
Greek Government Races to Ease Swiss Franc Loan Fix Amid Mounting Political Crisis
The measure, developed by the Ministry of Finance, offers borrowers the option to convert their Swiss franc loans into euros at the prevailing exchange rate
Green Transition Poses New Risks for European (and Greek) Banks, ECB Warns
The ECB study estimates that in scenarios involving a sharp increase in carbon costs, the creditworthiness of companies, with high carbon footprints, could drop by as much as 30%.
Tax Filing Progress in Greece Reaches 86% with Calls for Minor Extension
Of those already processed, nearly 34% have resulted in tax bills, amounting to a total of €3.71 billion in assessed taxes - an average of €1,902 per taxpayer.
Greece Outpaces Spain and France in Hotel Profitability
According to CBRE’s investor survey, there is heightened interest in hotel assets that offer opportunities for repositioning and value creation.
Heat Dome Grips Greece: Extreme Temperatures to Persist Through Midweek
Meteorologists warn of a looming «heat dome» - a weather pattern that traps hot air over an area, causing sustained and extreme temperatures.
George Papandreou: Angela Merkel Told Three -and a Half- Truths About the Greek Crisis
Papandreou begins by acknowledging Merkel’s characteristically cautious tone in recounting the events, yet credits her with recognizing certain truths that had been long obscured.
Greek Pharma Industry Gains Ground in Europe
At the Economist Government Roundtable in Athens, Greece presented a compelling case for its emerging role as a key player in Europe’s pharmaceutical landscape.
Wildfire Rages Near Athens, Destroys Homes and Forces Evacuations
A massive wildfire erupted Thursday afternoon in the coastal town of Rafina, just east of Athens, engulfing homes and threatening lives as it spread rapidly through the area.
Monks Boycott Mitsotakis Visit to Mount Athos Over Orthodox Values
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to visit Mount Athos this Friday and Saturday, embarking on an official trip to the monastic republic that holds deep religious and cultural significance in Orthodox Christianity.