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PPC Sees Steady Progress in Grid Reliability and Digital Upgrades
In Greece, network reliability has shown marked improvement, as demonstrated by the reduction in the SAIDI index (System Average Interruption Duration Index), which tracks the average duration of power outages per customer.
Who Benefits from Greece’s New Development Law? Not Everyone
At the heart of the law is a broad set of financial instruments, designed to stimulate private investment and speed up licensing procedures.
What the Suspension of Ethniki Insurance’s New Compensation Model Reveals About the Piraeus–CVC Deal
The abrupt suspension of a new health insurance compensation model by Greece’s Ethniki Insurance has triggered serious concerns—not just about the company’s ability to carry out long-term reforms, but also about the wider challenges facing the private insurance sector in Greece.
European Prosecutors Search Greek Farm Subsidy Agency Amid Integrity Concerns
In the context of an ongoing investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), Greece’s Payment and Control Agency for Guidance and Guarantee Community Aid (OPEKEPE) announced that its new administration has fully cooperated, handing over all requested documentation to facilitate the process.
Leadership Contest Unfolds at American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
The race for the presidency of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce is heating up amid an atmosphere of intense behind-the-scenes maneuvering. With the term of current president Nikos Bakatselos coming to an end, the spotlight has turned to the two leading contenders vying to succeed him: Giannis Sarakakis and Alexandros Kostopoulos.
New IMF Tool Maps Global Trade from Space, Highlighting Greece’s Maritime Clout
The International Monetary Fund has unveiled a groundbreaking new tool designed to track global trade in near real time by analyzing satellite data from commercial ship movements.
Lost in Translation: Predator Spyware Trial in Greece Delayed Amid Interpreter Shortage
The high-profile trial linked to Greece’s surveillance scandal has been postponed indefinitely, after a failure to translate key court documents into English.
Is Greece Poised to Use EU Regulation to Tighten Grip on Its Ports?
After years of delay, the Greek government has finally brought to Parliament a draft bill aimed at aligning the country with European Union Regulation (EU) 2019/452, which establishes a common framework for the screening of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the EU.
Greek Government Faces Mounting Pressure Amid Voter Defections
Greece's conservative government is navigating increasingly turbulent political waters as it grapples with declining support and shifting voter loyalties.
Greece’s Housing Dilemma: Buying vs. Renting in a Market at a Crossroads
In Greece, the question of whether to buy or rent a home has become increasingly complex in recent years.
Greece Targets Welfare Recipients with New Digital Oversight System
The Greek government is tightening oversight of its welfare system with a new digital registry aimed at increasing transparency and cracking down on abuse.
Greece Plans Digital Taxpayer Rating System
Greece is preparing to roll out a new digital system by 2026 that will assess and reward taxpayer compliance, following in the footsteps of several European countries and the United States.
Old Format, New Goals: Greece, Cyprus, Israel Press U.S. for Renewed Engagement
Originally launched in 2019 in Jerusalem, the “3+1” format brought together Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the United States to coordinate on energy and security matters.
Digital Platform Reveals Dissatisfaction with Local Governance in Greece
Developed by the Ministry of the Interior in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Governance, the platform axiologisi.ypes.gov.gr was launched in early May with the promise of bringing transparency and citizen feedback into the heart of public administration.
Greece’s 2025 Tax Season Reveals Heavy Burden on Businesses
According to the data, 74.55% of submitted corporate tax returns are debt-generating, bringing in €577.19 million in revenue for the Greek state so far.
Greece’s Real Estate Market Outpaces Tax Values: Islands and Athens Lead the Surge
Α feature that continues to shape the country's real estate landscape.
Greek Teens Among Heaviest Digital Device Users, OECD Warns of Mental Health Risks
A new OECD report warns that Greek adolescents are among the heaviest users of digital devices in the developed world, with alarming consequences for their mental health.
Greece's Public Sector Arrears Resurface, Revealing Deep Structural Flaws
Greece’s Overdue State Payments Soar to 2017 Levels, Exposing Structural Failings in Public Sector Efficiency.
Rising Wave of Bounced Checks and Unpaid Promissory Notes
Spike in Bounced Checks and Unpaid Notes Signals Deepening Liquidity Strain in Greek Business Sector.
Post-Tempi Tragedy, Greece and Italy Move to Reform Troubled Train Deal
Greece and Italy Reset Railway Deal After Years of Stagnation - €810 Million in New Investments Aimed at 2027 Modernization.
Greece Eyes Tax Cuts in 2026 as Revenues Surpass Expectations
Greece plans sweeping tax cuts in 2026, fueled by stronger-than-expected revenues and a growing budget surplus.
Greek Gen Z and Millennials Navigate Work Pressures and Pursue Purpose, Deloitte Survey Finds
The latest Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey by Deloitte, now in its 14th year, captures the perspectives of over 23,000 young adults from 44 countries.
Eastern Mediterranean Route to Greece Sees 30% Drop in Irregular Crossings
Irregular migration into the European Union has significantly declined in the first four months of 2025, according to new data released by Frontex, the EU’s border and coast guard agency.
Greeks Work the Most in the EU – But Take Home the Least
If you're wondering which country in Europe works the hardest, look no further than Greece. According to Eurostat data for 2024, Greeks aged 20 to 64 work an average of 39.8 hours per week—well above the European Union average of 36 hours.
Greece Introduces National Screening Mechanism for Foreign Investments
Greece is moving to tighten its control over foreign direct investments (FDIs) with a new bill aimed at safeguarding national security and public order.
Greece Eases Offshore Rules for Politicians’ Relatives, Sparking Transparency Concerns
A recent amendment to Greece’s asset declaration law has triggered a political storm, with opposition parties accusing the government of weakening crucial safeguards against corruption and conflicts of interest.
Metlen: What the Unconventional Pay Structure of Evangelos Mytilineos Signals About the Company’s Future
Metlen, the industrial and energy group recently rebranded from Mytilineos, is drawing attention with a strikingly unconventional proposal regarding the future compensation of its CEO, Evangelos Mytilineos.
AI, Automation, and Wages: How Technology Is Reshaping Greece’s Job Market
A new policy paper authored by economist PhD Stefanos Tyros and published by the Athens-based think tank Eteron in April 2025 sheds light on the evolving dynamics of Greece’s labor market from 2011 to 2023.
Tempi Victims Still Waiting for Truth as New Report Raises Fresh Doubts
Nearly 26 months after the devastating train collision in Tempi, Greece, a new technical report has reignited controversy over what truly caused the deadly explosion that followed.
Berlin Talks Signal Closer Greek-German Cooperation on Economy, Migration, and Defense
During a high-profile meeting in Berlin on Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis signaled a new chapter in Greek-German relations, underlining closer cooperation on economic reform, migration policy, and European defense.
From Crete to Brussels: Greece Hosts New EU Cybersecurity Tool
The European Commission has launched the European Vulnerability Database (EUVD), a central online platform designed to enhance the cybersecurity of digital infrastructures across the European Union.