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Opposition Demands Answers as No-Confidence Debate Heats Up in Greece

Opposition Demands Answers as No-Confidence Debate Heats Up in Greece

Androulakis accused the ruling New Democracy party of covering up crucial details regarding the tragedy.
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Greece’s Tax Authority Strengthens Audit Program for 2025

Greece’s Tax Authority Strengthens Audit Program for 2025

Special attention will be given to cases involving prosecutorial orders, high-risk taxpayers, and compliance checks on capital transfer tax declarations.
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Poll Reveals 78% of Greek Demonstrators Want Government Change

Poll Reveals 78% of Greek Demonstrators Want Government Change

Nearly half of the demonstrators, 46%, sent a message that they were protesting not just the Tempi disaster but also the overall failures of recent years.
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Greece’s Political Landscape Undergoes Seismic Shifts: Midsummer Reckonings for Party Leaders

Greece’s Political Landscape Undergoes Seismic Shifts: Midsummer Reckonings for Party Leaders

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces mounting pressure, with his party’s support continuing to decline.
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Economist Democracy Index 2024: Greece Drops Five Places Due to Government Functioning Weaknesses

Economist Democracy Index 2024: Greece Drops Five Places Due to Government Functioning Weaknesses

Greece has fallen five spots in the Democracy Index 2024, ranking 25th globally, according to the latest report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
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Mass Protests in Greece Reshape Political Landscape Amid Public Outrage Over Tempi Tragedy

Mass Protests in Greece Reshape Political Landscape Amid Public Outrage Over Tempi Tragedy

Mass protests held across Greece on February 28 in response to the Tempi rail disaster have significantly shifted the country’s political landscape.
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Bank of Greece Tightens Oversight on Servicers Managing Securitized Loans Under "Hercules" Program

Bank of Greece Tightens Oversight on Servicers Managing Securitized Loans Under "Hercules" Program

The Bank of Greece is ramping up its oversight of servicers managing securitized loans under the "Hercules" asset protection scheme, introducing stricter reporting and supervisory frameworks.
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Seven Years After Greece’s Deadliest Wildfire, Court Nears Key Verdict

Seven Years After Greece’s Deadliest Wildfire, Court Nears Key Verdict

Seven years after the catastrophic wildfire in Mati, Greece, which claimed over 100 lives and left dozens severely injured, the appeal trial for the tragedy has reached a decisive moment.
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EU Bond Markets Hit by Defense Spending Surge: Greek 10-Year Yield Rises to 3.57%

EU Bond Markets Hit by Defense Spending Surge: Greek 10-Year Yield Rises to 3.57%

European bond markets are experiencing significant turbulence as investors react to rising defense expenditures across the EU.
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Greek Parliament Approves Inquiry into Deputy Minister Over Tempi Tragedy Site Alteration

Greek Parliament Approves Inquiry into Deputy Minister Over Tempi Tragedy Site Alteration

The opposition united in fierce criticism against both Triantopoulos and the government.
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Hellenic Navy to Deploy High-Tech Naval Drones for Combat and Surveillance

Hellenic Navy to Deploy High-Tech Naval Drones for Combat and Surveillance

Greece sees this as an opportunity to reinvigorate its fragmented defense industry while simultaneously closing the gap with Turkey, which has made significant strides in military technology.
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Greece Introduces Digital Overhaul to Speed Up Customs and Strengthen Controls

Greece Introduces Digital Overhaul to Speed Up Customs and Strengthen Controls

By automating validity checks and managing import quantities in real time, the system significantly improves the speed and accuracy of customs procedures.
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Israeli Entrepreneurs Launch Construction and Real Estate Firm in Greece

Israeli Entrepreneurs Launch Construction and Real Estate Firm in Greece

The company has an initial share capital of €500,000.
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John Paulson Exits Greek Banks, Cashing in Nearly €390 Million

John Paulson Exits Greek Banks, Cashing in Nearly €390 Million

His sell-off began in late January, shortly after mass protests erupted in Greece over the Tempi train disaster, which fueled widespread public discontent.
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Greece’s Wiretapping Scandal: Predator Spyware Trial Begins Amid Allegations of Cover-Up

Greece’s Wiretapping Scandal: Predator Spyware Trial Begins Amid Allegations of Cover-Up

A trial linked to Greece’s notorious wiretapping scandal begins today in an Athens misdemeanor court, but critics say it barely scratches the surface of a case that has shaken the country’s political and security landscape.
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Greece’s Unemployment Drops to 8.7%, But Nearly 1 in 5 Young People Remain Jobless

Greece’s Unemployment Drops to 8.7%, But Nearly 1 in 5 Young People Remain Jobless

Greece's unemployment rate fell to 8.7% in January 2025, marking a significant drop from 11.7% in January 2024, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). This decline underscores the ongoing improvement in the labor market.
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European Parliament Flags Greece in Human Rights Report Usually Focused on Developing Nations

European Parliament Flags Greece in Human Rights Report Usually Focused on Developing Nations

A new European Parliament report on human rights violations is set for a vote on March 11, drawing fresh criticism toward Greece over concerns related to the rule of law, human rights, and journalist safety.
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Greece Becomes a Magnet for Foreign Homebuyers

Greece Becomes a Magnet for Foreign Homebuyers

Greece’s real estate market is experiencing a surge in foreign investment, with an increasing number of millionaires from abroad taking advantage of residency programs tied to property purchases.
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Greek Parliament Braces for Political Showdown Following Mass Protests Over Tempi Train Disaster

Greek Parliament Braces for Political Showdown Following Mass Protests Over Tempi Train Disaster

Greece is bracing for a politically turbulent week as its Parliament takes center stage in the aftermath of mass protests marking the anniversary of the Tempi train disaster—one of the country's worst rail tragedies.
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High Cost of Living Prevents Greeks from Saving

High Cost of Living Prevents Greeks from Saving

The financial strain faced by Greek consumers appears to be the biggest barrier to saving, according to a new study conducted in collaboration with Revolut, the popular financial app with over 50 million customers worldwide and more than 1 million in Greece.
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Greek Energy Grid at Risk Over Easter Due to Renewable Power Oversupply

Greek Energy Grid at Risk Over Easter Due to Renewable Power Oversupply

Greece's electricity grid is facing a serious risk of instability during the Easter holiday, with the possibility of widespread blackouts due to the increasing dominance of renewable energy sources.
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Greece's Tax Authority Takes on Corruption: Key Strategy Under Review in 2025

Greece's Tax Authority Takes on Corruption: Key Strategy Under Review in 2025

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is entering a critical phase in its fight against corruption within the tax administration.
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How Transparent is EU Funding for NGOs? Auditors Set to Reveal Findings

How Transparent is EU Funding for NGOs? Auditors Set to Reveal Findings

Non-governmental and civil society organizations play a crucial role in fostering citizen participation in EU policymaking through transparent and continuous dialogue. But just how transparent is EU funding for these NGOs?
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Investors Unfazed by Tempi Protests: Greece’s Markets Brush Off Political Uncertainty

Investors Unfazed by Tempi Protests: Greece’s Markets Brush Off Political Uncertainty

Despite concerns that the fallout from the Tempi train tragedy and the historic anti-government protests of February 28 could destabilize Greece both politically and economically, financial indicators tell a different story.
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Greece Struggles to Contain Electricity Price Surge as Subsidy Costs Rise

Greece Struggles to Contain Electricity Price Surge as Subsidy Costs Rise

Greece is grappling with a sharp rise in electricity prices, driven by extreme weather and a sudden spike in natural gas costs before their recent decline.
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The Last Resort: The People's Verdict

The Last Resort: The People's Verdict

Two years after the Tempi tragedy, Greece witnessed the largest protest in its history. A demonstration of unprecedented scale, yet one that also exposed the authorities' alarming inability—or, depending on one's perspective, their calculated unwillingness—to safeguard a peaceful mass movement.
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"I Can't Breathe": Thousands to Rally Demanding Justice for Tempi Victims

"I Can't Breathe": Thousands to Rally Demanding Justice for Tempi Victims

The demonstrations come exactly two years after the Tempi train crash, which killed 57 people, many of them young students.
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Greek Government Denied It for Two Years - Now Investigators Confirm ‘Unknown Fuel’ in Tempi Crash

Greek Government Denied It for Two Years - Now Investigators Confirm ‘Unknown Fuel’ in Tempi Crash

The revelation that the massive fireball following the fatal train collision in Tempi, Greece, on February 28, 2023, was likely caused by an “unknown fuel” has reignited public outrage.
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The €524M Nautilus Project: All Talk, No Action?

The €524M Nautilus Project: All Talk, No Action?

The Nautilus Project has been making headlines in Greece as a massive €524 million investment aimed at transforming the port of Astakos, in western Greece, into a premier mega yacht marina.
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Eurobank Strengthens Its Diversified Business Model, Eyes Strategic Acquisitions Across Europe

Eurobank Strengthens Its Diversified Business Model, Eyes Strategic Acquisitions Across Europe

Eurobank is reinforcing its position as a leading financial institution by maintaining a diversified business model that ensures both resilience and strong profitability.
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Greece Overhauls 2025 Tax Returns: Key Changes to E1 Form and Income Rules

Greece Overhauls 2025 Tax Returns: Key Changes to E1 Form and Income Rules

Greece has introduced changes to its 2025 income tax return system, particularly in the E1 form, which taxpayers must submit this year.
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