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Report Claims Secret Cooperation Between Greek Intelligence and Predator-Linked Company
According to the report, the agreement involved the intelligence service’s Center for Technological Support, Development and Innovation (KETYAK), based near Athens.
Strong Hedging and Solid Fundamentals Support Metlen Outlook
Operating in a highly volatile environment, Metlen has taken proactive steps to protect its performance
Predator Wiretapping Case: Appeal Trial Set for December 11
The case centers on allegations of illegal phone surveillance that have raised serious concerns about privacy and the rule of law in Greece
Legal Delays Threaten New Prosecutions in Greece’s Predator Spyware Case
Christos Kaklamanis, a lawyer representing PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis — one of the most prominent alleged surveillance targets — said delays in bringing charges could effectively dismantle parts of the case.
Greece Targets Social Media Access for Under-15s With Strict New Rules and Heavy Fines
The measure will apply to children born from the beginning of 2012 onwards, effectively covering all users under 15 at the time the ban comes into force.
Greek Government Scrambles to Contain Expanding OPEKEPE Probe
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis has sought to lower the political temperature, arguing that not all interactions between politicians and citizens should be construed as wrongdoing
Middle East Crisis Prompts Greece to Reassess Energy Readiness
Similar contingency mechanisms exist for natural gas, a key component of Greece’s energy mix, particularly for electricity generation.
Greek Wiretapping Probe Enters Critical Phase as Statute of Limitations Looms
Greece’s sprawling wiretapping scandal has entered a decisive new phase, with judicial maneuvering and mounting delays fueling concerns that key offenses could expire before prosecutors bring charges.
GEK TERNA Aims for €1 Billion EBITDA by 2030 as Infrastructure Drives Growth
GEK TERNA is betting on a new phase of expansion, projecting its core earnings will exceed €1 billion by the end of the decade as large infrastructure assets come fully online and new investments begin to contribute.
Greece’s External Debt Position Remains a Weak Spot Despite Economic Growth
At the end of 2025, Greece owed foreign investors and lenders far more than Greek investors owned abroad.
Poll Shows Declining Support for Greece’s Government Amid Rising Public Dissatisfaction
According to the poll, New Democracy stands at 23.8%, down from 25.1% in March, returning to levels seen before the outbreak of the war that had temporarily boosted government support.
Greek Scandal Fallout Drives Mitsotakis to Propose Minister-MP Ban
Mitsotakis framed the proposal as part of a broader effort to modernize Greece’s political system and tackle what he described as entrenched state dysfunction.
Greek Industry Says Energy Cost Measures Fall Short
Industry representatives argue that the main problem remains the price of industrial electricity, and most of the announced measures do not directly reduce that cost.
New Greek Rules Reshape Military Service Deferments for Overseas Residents
The new framework focuses primarily on proving and maintaining permanent resident abroad status, which is the key requirement for receiving a military service deferment.
How Much Support Can the Greek Budget Afford Amid the Middle East Crisis
The first measures announced to address the initial impact of the crisis, mainly related to fuel prices, are estimated to cost around €300 million.
Stelios Foundation Donation to Boost Pay for Greek Island Doctors
The funds will come entirely from the private donation and will not affect the state budget.
Audit Flags Major Issues in Long-Delayed Accounts of Greek Steel Company
The auditor also pointed to significant accounting issues that materially affected the financial statements.
New Documents Link Greek State Bodies to Intellexa Before Predator Surveillance Scandal
Newly published documents are raising fresh questions about the relationship between Greek state institutions and Intellexa, the surveillance technology company at the center of the Predator spyware scandal that has shaken Greek politics and drawn international scrutiny over the past several years.
The Three Possible Dates for Snap Elections – The Prime Minister’s Decision Expected at Easter
Political developments in Greece are accelerating amid mounting scandals, legal investigations, and growing pressure on the government, with early elections now being seriously discussed at the highest levels.
Greece’s Mitsotakis Reshuffles Cabinet as EU Prosecutors Expand Farm Subsidy Probe
The Greek government announced a cabinet reshuffle on Friday following new legal case files linked to the OPEKEPE agricultural subsidy organization, in a move widely interpreted as an attempt to contain mounting political pressure and signal a tougher stance on corruption allegations.
Greek Court Ruling Holds State Responsible for Tempi Train Disaster
A Greek court has ruled that the state bears responsibility for failures that contributed to the deadly Tempi train disaster, in a decision expected to influence a series of compensation lawsuits from victims’ families and intensify scrutiny over railway safety in Greece.
Allwyn to Renovate Greece’s Metaxa Cancer Hospital Under New Public–Private Partnership
The initiative is part of Allwyn Care, the company’s new long-term social responsibility program focused on healthcare, which the company describes as a central pillar of its corporate social strategy.
Former Greek PM Samaras Confronts Mitsotakis in Parliament Over Predator Spyware Scandal
He referred to ongoing scandals, including the OPEKEPE agricultural subsidy investigation and the wiretapping affair that has dominated Greek politics in recent years.
Natural Gas Dependence Leaves Greece Exposed to Global Energy Shocks
Greece’s heavy reliance on natural gas for electricity generation is making the country increasingly vulnerable to global energy crises, particularly at a time when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are threatening to disrupt the global energy market.
EU Subsidy Investigation Shakes Greek Government
The first two case files related to the OPEKEPE investigation are expected to be formally forwarded to the Greek Parliament on April 3, 2026.
Greek Government Faces Pressure After EU Probe Names Ministers and Lawmakers
Under Greece’s constitution, cases involving alleged offences committed by ministers while in office fall under a special legal regime, meaning parliament must decide whether to initiate criminal proceedings.
Maria Karystianou, Greek Tempi Disaster Activist, Enters Greek Politics
She said the goal of the movement is to fight for “truth, justice and dignity,” and called on citizens to participate, arguing that justice “when pursued with faith and unity, never loses.”
One in Five Tax Euros Paid Late as Greek Compliance Slips in 2025
In value added tax (VAT), on-time payments increased from €15.40 billion in 2024 to €17.16 billion in 2025, an increase of about 11.4%.
Greece Moves to Tighten Rules and Compensation Framework for Renewable Energy Projects
The provision is expected to encourage the consolidation of projects under single investors or energy groups, potentially accelerating market concentration in parts of the renewable energy sector.
Political Clash in Greece Over Delayed Parliamentary Debate on Rule of Law and Wiretapping Scandal
PASOK officials accused the government of trying to evade parliamentary oversight, arguing that the debate should take place within the timeframe set by parliamentary procedure.
European Court of Auditors Examines Transparency of EU Recovery Fund Spending
The issue is considered especially important because the Recovery and Resilience Facility operates differently from traditional European Union spending programmes.