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Greek Court to Hear Major Case on Tempi Railway Tragedy
Parallel to the main trial, Greece’s Supreme Court is examining whether criminal responsibility may extend to former political leaders.
Greek Court Ruling Reopens Illegal Surveillance Case, Triggers New Prosecutorial Probe
The court further ordered an investigation into whether surveillance software continued to operate in Greece even after the scandal became public.
Greek banks to generate up to €341 million annually from account maintenance fees
This additional income stream is expected to start appearing in banks’ financial results in 2026, further strengthening net fee income, which has already recorded robust growth.
Oil at $100: Budget Projections Expose Greece’s Vulnerability to an Energy Shock
Under this adverse scenario, Greece’s real gross domestic product would be 0.45% lower than in the baseline projection, with annual economic growth slowing to 1.9%, compared with stronger momentum in the absence of an energy shock.
Greece Targets Vacant Bank-Owned Housing With New ENFIA Penalty Tax
The regulation includes an important exemption aimed at encouraging the use of housing stock.
Greek Banks’ Fee Income Jumps to €2.44 Billion in 2025, Rising More Than 25% in a Single Year
This marks an increase of about €500 million compared with the previous year.
Greece Marks Three Years Since Deadly Tempi Train Crash with Nationwide Strikes and Protests
Disruptions are going to affect transport nationwide.
Capital Tankers Raises $500 Million in Oversubscribed Oslo IPO
Capital Tankers Corp., a tanker shipping company controlled by Vangelis Marinakis, has completed a landmark public offering on the Oslo Stock Exchange, marking one of the largest equity transactions ever recorded in the global shipping industry.
Greece, US Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in White House Talks
Economic cooperation featured prominently on the agenda, particularly in the areas of trade, investment and energy.
Greece Moves to Clamp Down on Illegal Gambling With Sweeping New Law
At the centre of the plan is a redesign of how the state prevents, detects and suppresses illegal gaming.
Eurobank Targets Sustained Profit Growth Through 2028 Under New Business Plan
Management expects EPS to grow at an average annual rate of around 10% over the 2026–2028 period, broadly in line with growth in the Group’s net profits.
Greece convicts spyware figures in ‘Predatorgate’ scandal, marking rare accountability for surveillance abuses
Reacting to the decision, Rebecca White, a Security Lab Researcher at Amnesty International, said the convictions mark a long-overdue step toward accountability.
Athens Court Hands First Convictions in Greece’s Predator Spyware Scandal
Four people found guilty with a cumulative prison sentence of 126 years.
Why Greece’s Chevron Agreement Is Under Fire from a Former Prime Minister
According to Samaras, clauses added to the contract at the last moment raise serious questions about whether Greece may be implicitly conceding sovereign rights in disputed maritime zones.
Greece Sets Trial for Varoufakis Over Comments on Drug Use 37 Years Ago
MeRA25 described the move as unprecedented and politically motivated, arguing that it reflects a broader erosion of judicial independence in Greece.
Greek Court to Rule in Predator Spyware Trial as Prosecutor Seeks Convictions
Despite maintaining their innocence, the four defendants chose not to testify before the court or respond to questions from the prosecutor and the presiding judge.
Superbet Moves Closer to Greek Market Entry After Securing Sportsbook License
The company’s next key milestone in Greece is obtaining “Go Live” status, a regulatory approval that allows operators to begin offering services to the public.
Greece Marks Three Years Since Deadly Tempi Rail Disaster with Nationwide Protests
The Athens Labor Center has called a 24-hour general strike for the day, a move echoed by other labor centers across the country, as well as by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation, which has announced a strike affecting maritime transport.
Uber Taxi Trips Added €110 Million to Greece’s Economy in 2024, Study Finds
In 2024 alone, tax revenues and social security contributions linked to Uber trips reached €34.2 million.
Greece’s Tourism Earnings Hit All-Time High in 2025, Bank of Greece Data Show
A key driver of the record performance was the continued strengthening of Greece’s presence in major European source markets.
Opposition Accuses Greek Government of Cover-Up in EU Subsidy Scandal
Opposition parties insist that the establishment of a preliminary investigation committee is not an act of political expediency but a constitutional necessity aimed at ensuring transparency, accountability, and the protection of public and European funds.
New Study Maps a Generation in Limbo in Greece
Participants describe daily life as shaped by low or unstable wages, rising living costs, an acute housing crisis, and the near-impossibility of becoming financially independent from their families.
Greece Seeks Deeper U.S. Energy Ties at Washington Gas Security Summit
he summit brings together representatives from 12 European countries, senior European Union officials, and leading energy companies from both sides of the Atlantic.
New Greek Regulations Target Hidden Fees on Mobile and Fixed-Line Bills
Under the new rules, digital content and information services may no longer be charged to a mobile or fixed-line phone bill unless the user has given clear and explicit prior consent.
Greek Regulator Opens Balancing Market to Large-Scale Battery Storage
One of the most consequential changes concerns the size threshold that separates large from small storage facilities. This limit has been cut sharply from 40 MW to 10 MW.
CrediaBank: What Is at Stake for the Greek State if It Sits Out the New Capital Increase
A proposed €300 million capital increase at CrediaBank could trigger substantial losses for the Greek state and significantly weaken its institutional role in the bank if the state chooses not to participate.
Can Handicrafts Power Greece’s Next Phase of Local Development?
After years on the margins, Greek handicrafts are regaining visibility as both an economic activity and a means of cultural expression.
Tourism Boom Lifts Greek Economy but Rekindles Housing Debate
Greece recorded a new all-time high in tourism revenues in 2025, underscoring the sector’s central role in the country’s economy while also intensifying concerns over infrastructure capacity and housing availability.
Greece Introduces New System for Complaints Against Tourism Businesses
Greece’s Ministry of Tourism has launched a new complaints framework allowing tourists and consumers to report breaches of tourism laws or substandard services, either anonymously or by name.
Greece to Purchase Authenticated Photos of 1944 Nazi Mass Execution
Greek authorities have officially confirmed the authenticity of rare photographs documenting the 1944 execution of 200 Greek communists by Nazi forces in Athens.
CrediaBank Sets Out Legal Framework for €300m Capital Increase Ahead of March Vote
According to the draft, the Board considers the potential exclusion of pre-emption rights to be justified and in the best interests of the bank under current market conditions.