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Meet the Greeks Steering the IMF from Within
In recent years, a number of Greek economists have risen to influential positions within the International Monetary Fund (IMF), taking an active role in shaping global economic policy.
After 68 Years, OPAP Turns a Page — Entering a New Era as Allwyn
After nearly seven decades as a fixture of Greek business life, OPAP—the country’s storied gaming and lottery operator—is entering a new chapter under the name Allwyn, marking a major step in its evolution from a national institution into a truly international enterprise.
Greek Poll Shows Decline for Ruling ND, Rising Discontent Across Parties
A new nationwide Opinion Poll survey presented on Greek broadcaster Action 24 on Monday shows that public confidence in both the government and opposition parties continues to erode, painting a picture of political fatigue across Greece.
Allwyn–OPAP merger to create €16 billion global gaming powerhouse
Greek gaming giant OPAP is set to merge with its majority shareholder Allwyn International in a landmark €16 billion deal that will create the world’s second-largest publicly listed gaming and entertainment group.
A Surge of Hope: Greeks Embrace Organ Donation Like Never Before
Greece is witnessing a remarkable wave of generosity, as thousands of citizens are stepping forward to become organ donors in a show of solidarity and compassion.
Coffee Turns into a Luxury: Prices Climb Relentlessly from Greece Across Europe
For many Greeks, coffee is more than a drink — it’s a ritual, a symbol of social life, and a small pleasure woven into daily routine. But that once-affordable comfort is becoming an expensive habit.
“The Great Return”: Alexis Patelis Chronicles Greece’s Comeback Story
A major book presentation in Athens on Thursday evening brought together some of Greece’s most prominent political and economic figures.
Greece to Host Landmark 330 MW Battery Energy Storage Facility in Thessaly
A new large-scale battery energy storage project planned by Metlen and the Karatzis Group in Thessaly is set to become a landmark development for Greece’s energy sector.
Greece’s Housing Market Heats Up as Prices and Rents Surg
Property prices in Greece continued their upward trajectory in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Spitogatos Property Index.
European Court of Auditors Highlights Shortcomings in Greece’s Use of EU Money
The European Court of Auditors has issued a series of serious warnings over Greece’s management of European funds, highlighting weaknesses in oversight, legality, and transparency in the use of public money.
Gold Sovereign Hits Record €922.46 in Greece Amid Worldwide Gold Rally
The sharp rise reflects broader global uncertainty and investor anxiety.
Russian Gas Remains Dominant in Greece Despite LNG Surge
The data underline that while European Union policies have driven efforts to diversify energy supplies since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Moscow remains an active and significant supplier to Greece.
Nationwide Tax Sweep Finds One in Three Tourism Businesses in Greece Breaking the Law
Τhe highest rates of tax breaches were recorded in Western Greece, Central Greece, the Peloponnese, Crete, and the South Aegean.
Church of Greece Debates the Ethical and Spiritual Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
Metropolitan Nikolaos described artificial intelligence as a defining phenomenon of the era, one that may pose the greatest challenge the Church has ever faced
Greek Industry Chief Warns High Energy Costs Threaten Competitiveness
Spyros Theodoropoulos issued a stark warning about the persistent structural weaknesses of the Greek economy.
IMF Calls for a Shift in Public Spending Philosophy - Greece Still Faces Efficiency Challenges
As global growth remains subdued and public debt continues to mount, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging governments to rethink how they spend public money
The Woman Behind Greece’s Most Infamous Financial Deal Steps Back Into View
Antigoni Loudiadis — or Addy, as she is known among friends and colleagues — is a name that may mean little to most Greeks, yet she has played a crucial role in shaping a defining chapter of the country’s modern financial history.
DRS Hellas to Implement Greece’s First Nationwide Deposit Return Scheme
A group of leading Greek and multinational beverage companies has joined forces to establish DRS Hellas SA, a new corporation that will design, implement, and operate Greece’s national deposit return and recycling system for beverage containers.
Europe Pays More for Water to Avoid Thirst in the Future – Greece on the Brink of Crisis
By 2030, Europe aims to enter what policymakers describe as a “smart water era,” in which prices reflect the full cost of the resource — from maintaining infrastructure and protecting sources to mitigating environmental impact and ensuring resilience against drought.
Greece’s 2026 Budget Paradox: Rising VAT Revenues Amid Slowing Inflation and Weak Consumption
Greece’s draft budget for 2026 reveals an apparent paradox: the government expects a notable increase in revenues from Value Added Tax (VAT) even as both inflation and private consumption are projected to slow.
Hellenic Competition Commission Set to Rule on Allwyn’s Novibet Acquisition in Early 2026
The Hellenic Competition Commission is expected to issue its final decision in early January 2026 regarding the second phase of its investigation into the merger between Allwyn and Logflex MT Holding Ltd, the parent company of Novibet.
Euronext Prospectus for ATHEX Takeover Omits Key Cost Details
Despite the detailed presentation in Euronext’s prospectus for its public offer to acquire the Hellenic Exchanges–Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX), one crucial piece of information is missing: the total cost of the transaction.
Reorganization at Greece’s Tax Authority Highlights Strategic Focus on Auditing and Compliance
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), Greece’s tax administration body, has announced a sweeping reorganization of its internal structure and staffing framework, establishing a total of 15,502 permanent positions.
Donations and Parental Gifts Double in Greece Amid Drop in Inheritances
Greek taxpayers are increasingly choosing to transfer property while still alive rather than passing it on through inheritance, according to new data from the country’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).
IMF Redefines State Fragility - Greece Caught Between Stability and Vulnerability
According to the report, fragility is not merely the result of poverty, political instability, or conflict.
Alpha Bank Faces Renewed Tensions with Employees’ Union over Performance Reviews
Tensions have resurfaced between Alpha Bank’s management and its Employees’ Union following a dispute over performance evaluation letters sent to staff covering the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Euronext’s Prospectus for Athens Exchange Bid Seen as Pressure Tactic on Minority Shareholders
The Euronext Group is expected to publish today, Monday, the prospectus for its public offer to acquire the Athens Exchange (ATHEX).
EU Warns of Delays in Greek Recovery Fund Projects
Brussels has made clear that Greece must now act swiftly and decisively.
Laura Kövesi Signals New Era in Greece’s Battle Against Corruption
Although Laura Kövesi acknowledged that corruption is not unique to Greece, government-friendly outlets highlighted that remark to downplay her harsher comments.
Greece’s Public Arrears Climb to €111.8 Billion, Driven by Big Debtors and Unrecoverable Liabilities
In July, more than four million taxpayers owed money to the state, an increase of 172,000 from the previous year.
How Greece’s Plastics Pioneer Collapsed - and Why Its Name Might Return
This autumn, Giorgos Petzetakis signaled his intent to make a comeback. On September 30, he filed an application with Greece’s Ministry of Development to register the “PETZETAKIS” trademark.