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Catholic and Orthodox Leaders Reaffirm Unity Efforts in Istanbul Declaration
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Leo XIV signed a Joint Declaration on Saturday at the Phanar in Istanbul, reaffirming their shared commitment to the long-sought goal of full communion between the Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.
Greek Meat Market Strained as Costs Skyrocket Across All Categories
Beef prices in Greece have surged dramatically, rising more than 57 percent in just two years and placing mounting pressure on both consumers and the market.
Housing Squeeze: Greece Posts Worst Performance in the EU, Eurostat Report Finds
Greece records the highest percentage of residents in the European Union who say they cannot keep their homes adequately warm.
Regulator Urges Emergency Measures for Athens Region Over Water Shortage
An emergency declaration would allow Greek authorities to bypass lengthy bureaucratic processes and rapidly approve studies, award contracts and implement infrastructure projects.
Greece Projects Major Rise in Indirect Taxes by 2029 Amid Slowing Growth
Government projections show revenues rising from €44.1 billion in 2026 to €46.5 billion in 2029, an increase of roughly 5.4 percent over three years.
Former Police Forensics Director Recounts Death Threats and Spyware Infection Authorities Failed to Probe
Miniati said she only learned officially in 2023 that her phone had been infected.
Greek Police Report Over 19,000 Domestic Violence Cases in First Ten Months of 2025
According to the police chief, the Hellenic Police has pursued a clear and decisive strategy of community policing and zero tolerance toward violence.
Greece Tightens Asset Checks on Tax Authority Staff
Under the new rules, not only AADE employees but also their family members may be examined if their financial information affects the overall picture of an employee’s wealth.
OPAP Moves to Full Control of Hellenic Lotteries Ahead of New State Concession
The decision to take full control of Hellenic Lotteries comes at a highly strategic moment, coinciding with the ongoing international tender for the new concession of the State Lotteries.
Former Greek PM Tsipras Breaks Silence on SYRIZA’s Internal Decay
Alexis Tsipras insists that the problems did not arise from government policy but from “mistakes” made under pressure.
Study Finds Greek Lawmaking Lags Behind EU Standards
The average Greek law runs to 54 articles and about 60 pages—more than double the length of the typical EU directive, which averages 25 pages.
Greek Defense Reform Bill Sparks Massive Backlash Among Military NCOs
Many NCOs argue that instead of offering clarity and modernization, the reforms create new uncertainties and reinforce barriers that could restrict their professional prospects.
Superbet Establishes Greek Branch as Part of Wider Expansion Strategy
Recent job postings reveal a drive to attract both managerial and technical talent, with roles spanning media management, customer service leadership, accounting, data analysis, performance marketing and automation.
Limited Financial Gain for Atlantic See from the Vertical Corridor, but Significant Geopolitical Weight
Under the arrangement, LNG purchased by Atlantic See will be delivered to Alexandroupolis, where it will be regasified before entering the Greek gas system and transported onward to Ukraine.
Few Beneficiaries, Huge Costs: Greece’s Property Tax Breaks Drive Billions in Lost Revenue
Tax exemptions on capital taxation in Greece are emerging as one of the country’s heaviest fiscal burdens, according to official figures in the 2026 state budget recently submitted to Parliament.
OLAF Investigates Alleged Tender Irregularities in Greece’s Digital Governance Projects
In recent days, officials from OLAF, the European Union’s anti-fraud office, carried out on-site inspections at the premises of Information Society S.A. and the General Secretariat for Information Systems in Athens.
Greek Voters Unfazed by Prospect of Hung Parliament, New Survey Shows
A new survey published by Kathimerini offers a detailed picture of how Greek voters view the possibility that the next national election will once again fail to produce a single-party majority.
PureHealth Expands in Europe, but HHG Integration Proves More Complex Than Expected
Only weeks ago, PureHealth completed the acquisition of a 60 percent stake in HHG for €800 million, valuing Greece’s largest private healthcare group at €1.33 billion.
Cost-of-Living Crisis and Scandals Sharpen Public Discontent with Greek Government, Three Polls Find
Asked which matter places the government under the most strain, a majority points to the OPEKEPE scandal involving allegedly unlawful agricultural subsidies.
Europe Faces Deepening Housing Emergency, Advisory Council Warns
Nearly half of Europeans aged 18 to 34 still live with their parents because they cannot afford to move out, while young adults living alone face twice the risk of housing insecurity compared to older groups.
A Decade of Expanding Tax Breaks in Greece Leaves Vulnerable Citizens Behind
Although some relief measures are designed for low-income or disadvantaged groups, the overall structure skews heavily toward those with substantial assets or access to specialised tax regimes.
Carlyle, MOL and HELLENiQ ENERGY Circle Lukoil Assets Amid Romania’s Sanctions Push
With nationalization off the table, the government is pivoting toward a rapid, state-managed sale - an attempt to secure an orderly transition and avoid turbulence in the country’s fuel supplies.
Pierrakakis Showcases Fiscal Turnaround as 2026 Budget Rolls Out - Eurogroup Candidacy “Too Early to Call”
Pierrakakis was asked about the possibility of running for the presidency of the Eurogroup, a role soon to be vacated by Ireland’s Paschal Donohoe.
A System Flush with Cash - But Savers Get Pennies
At a moment when the Greek economy is showing signs of stabilizing and citizens are seeking safe ways to manage their money, the state of the country’s banking system is raising serious concerns.
Greece Sets New Rules for Golden Visa Investments in Startups
Greece has introduced a new ministerial decision that clarifies the documentation and procedures required for third-country nationals seeking a Golden Visa through investments in start-up companies.
From Paris to Athens: Euronext’s Next Step in Shaping Europe’s Market Future
In late 2024, the Paris-based publishing house Télémaque released “EURONEXT: A European Success Story,” a concise yet substantive chronicle of the modern evolution of the Euronext exchange group.
Guilfoyle’s Piraeus Remarks Triggers Backlash From Beijing and Unease in Athens
Piraeus has unexpectedly emerged as a flashpoint in the sharpening rivalry between the United States and China, after the new U.S. ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, made a series of unusually direct remarks about Chinese investments in the country.
Greece Moves to Exempt Toll Roads from Mandatory Instant Payments
A draft bill from Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance, now open for public consultation, includes a provision that exempts toll-road operators from accepting instant-payment services such as IRIS.
Athens Allocates €20 Million for Organization of 2027 EU Presidency
The budget is set to finance the establishment and operation of a new EU Presidency Office, the purchase of necessary equipment, the hosting of European officials, and the organization of cultural and scientific events.
Mass Rallies Across Greece for Anniversary of 1973 Polytechnic Uprising
According to police estimates, approximately 23,000 people participated in the march in Athens.
Greece Tightens Passenger Protection With Tougher Airline Penalties
Cases in which passengers are left waiting at the airport for hours without the meals or accommodation required by law can lead to fines ranging from €500 to €2,000.