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Greece Appoints Panel and Art Appraiser to Oversee Valuation of Ministers’ Gifts
The Greek government has turned to an art appraiser to oversee the valuation and management of gifts presented to cabinet ministers and deputy ministers during 2025.
Greece’s Market Rallies on MSCI Upgrade Hopes, but Uncertainty Caps the Upside
The market is expected to trade largely on “scenarios,” with investor sentiment reacting quickly to any signal about the outcome of the consultation or the timeline for implementing an upgrade.
Greece’s 2025 Primary Surplus Seen Exceeding €10 Billion
Greece is set to record a significantly higher primary budget surplus in 2025 than initially indicated by budget execution data, strengthening its public finances and potentially paving the way for additional tax cuts.
Greek Opposition Remains Weak Despite Government Fatigue, Survey Shows
New Democracy remains the leading political force in Greece with 26.9%, according to a nationwide opinion poll conducted by Interview for Politic between January 22 and 26.
Greek Lawyers Call for Repeal of Civil Code Amendment Linked to Minister’s Custody Case
The criticism focuses on changes to Article 1536 of the Civil Code, governing issues of parental custody.
Greek Wiretapping Trial Uncovers New Financial Links to Predator Spyware
The case has attracted scrutiny well beyond Greece because it concerns the use of Predator.
Greece Unveils New Housing Measures Targeting Rents, Short-Term Lets and Public Workers
At the same time, the government is moving to curb the expansion of short-term rentals in urban centers facing acute housing shortages.
Why Thessaly Leads Greece in Fatal Workplace Accidents
Central Macedonia, Greece’s most populous region, recorded the highest number of fatal workplace accidents in absolute terms, with 13 deaths.
Another Crucial Stress Test for the Vertical Gas Corridor at Monday’s Auction, as Pessimism Grows
Despite increased activity at both corporate and political levels aimed at avoiding a repeat of December’s unsuccessful auction, broader international conditions remain unfavorable for risk-taking.
Greece’s Demographic Crisis Deepens as Births Hit Historic Low
Prolonged economic uncertainty, high unemployment among young adults, long working hours, and limited access to affordable childcare and family support policies have all discouraged family formation.
How a Veteran Oil Trader Navigating Sanctions Became the Target of a High-Stakes Fraud
Nils Troost is a Dutch oil trader with more than three decades of experience in the global energy market and the founder of Paramount Energy & Commodities.
Greek Court Hears New Evidence in Predator Spyware Surveillance Trial
The trial over Greece’s wiretapping scandal resumed on Monday at the Single-Member Misdemeanor Court of Athens, shedding further light on the operation of an alleged illegal surveillance network that relied on the Predator spyware and its links to Intellexa and Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP).
The Most Important Speech in Davos — and Why Greece Should Be Paying Attention
At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, the most consequential speech did not come from a leader of a global superpower or a technology executive.
Mitsotakis Signals Conditional Greek Support for Trump’s Gaza Peace Initiative
Greece signalled conditional support for the Peace Council proposed by former US president Donald Trump, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressing that Athens would only participate under strict and clearly defined terms.
Nearly Seven in Ten Greeks Say Country Is on the Wrong Path, Survey Finds
Nearly seven in ten Greeks believe their country is heading in the wrong direction, according to a new nationwide survey that underscores deepening public disillusionment with the political system as a whole.
Greece Sets Framework for Reinvesting Organized Crime Proceeds into Policing
A new joint ministerial decision in Greece sets out how money generated from organized crime cases will be redistributed to strengthen law enforcement.
Kyriakos Pierrakakis Sets Out Eurogroup Priorities Amid Rising Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainty
Referring to his first Eurogroup meeting, Pierrakakis highlighted the swift decision-making process that led to the nomination of Croatian central banker Boris Vujčić for the post of Vice-President of the European Central Bank.
Greece-Israel Defence Cooperation Enters New Phase, Ministers Say
The two sides agreed to intensify cooperation on countering unmanned threats, including drone swarms and unmanned underwater systems, as well as strengthening capabilities in cyber defence.
PASOK Seeks Political Reset Ahead of March Congress
Athens mayor Haris Doukas delivered a pointed critique of PASOK’s current trajectory, warning that the party’s strategy had failed to deliver electoral momentum and that the goal of political leadership was drifting further away.
Greece Activates Emergency Measures Ahead of Severe Storms
A “Red Code” alert—the highest warning level—has been issued for several regions, including parts of southern and central Greece, the Athens metropolitan area, Thessaly, and western Macedonia.
Greece Holds Strong Position Among Europe’s Top Mediterranean Travel Choices
Greece places third among preferred outbound travel destinations in both Germany and Italy, fourth in France and the United Kingdom, and sixth in Spain.
Greek Government Cites Fiscal Limits as Farmers Warn Protests Will Continue
The farmers’ delegation, made up of 31 representatives, presented 14 demands focusing on reducing energy and fuel costs, compensating for lost income and tackling sheep pox, which has severely affected livestock farmers.
Wiretapping Trial Continues Without Key Witnesses in Athens
Instead of witness testimony, the court focused on reading and formally entering documents included in the case file or submitted during the proceedings.
Greek Voters Express Discontent with Political Class Despite Ruling Party Lead
One of the most striking findings of the poll is the very high share of undecided voters, which stands at 19.1%, underscoring the fluidity of the current political environment.
Lesbos Court Acquits Humanitarian Volunteers After Seven-Year Legal Battle
A court on the Greek island of Lesbos on January 15 acquitted all 24 humanitarian workers who had faced felony charges linked to their involvement in search and rescue operations for migrants and asylum seekers in the Aegean Sea.
Greece Signals Naval Upgrade with Arrival of High-Tech FDI Frigate Kimon
Greece formally welcomed its newest frontline warship on Thursday, as the FDI frigate Kimon arrived in the Saronic Gulf in a high-profile ceremony underscoring the country’s broader defence modernisation drive.
EU Auditors Warn of Serious Gaps in Greece’s Olive Oil Control System
According to the report, between 2018 and 2023 the Greek authorities consistently carried out fewer compliance checks than the minimum required under EU legislation, with the exception of 2023.
Aeon Acquisition Still in Pre-IPO Limbo as Amended Filing Raises Fresh Questions
Aeon Acquisition I Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), has filed a substantially amended registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), revising key elements of its planned Nasdaq initial public offering.
Fed official Steven Miran praises Greece’s post-crisis turnaround
In his remarks, Dr Miran said Greece’s emergence from the deep crisis that began in 2009 was the result of difficult but necessary reforms.
Greece’s Market Regulator Selects Ernst & Young for High-Profile Crypto Supervision Mandate
The assignment followed a competitive process in which major international audit and consulting firms were invited to submit technical and financial proposals.
S&P to Earn Up to €3.3 Million from Greece Linked to Bond Issuance Volume
Under the decision, the Greek government will pay S&P a fixed base fee of €59,500 for the year.