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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.
Greek Journalist’s Explosive Testimony Exposes Coordinated State – Spyware Surveillance Network
Drawing on years of documented investigative work, Koukakis unraveled for the court a web of influence linking private companies, politically connected individuals, and state mechanisms.
Greece Tightens Oversight of Corporate Investors Seeking Residency
A new ministerial decision published in Greece’s Government Gazette lays out the rules for granting residence permits to non-EU nationals who hold positions in companies operating within the country.
PPC Sets the Stage for Major Strategic Update at London Capital Markets Day
Public Power Corporation (PPC), Greece’s largest energy company, is set to publish its nine-month financial results tomorrow, November 18, 2025.
Euronext Nears Final Phase of ATHEXGroup Takeover as Acceptance Deadline Expires
The acceptance period for Euronext’s public offer for the Hellenic Exchanges (ATHEXGroup) closes today at 14:00, marking the final step before the official results are released.
Gas Deal Between Greece’s DEPA and Ukraine’s Naftogaz Faces Major Implementation Hurdles
The natural gas supply arrangement between Greece’s DEPA Commercial and Ukraine’s Naftogaz—signed on Sunday during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Athens at the invitation of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis—is far more complex in practice than the political symbolism suggests.
Eurostat: Greece’s Average Annual Salary Rises to €18,000 in 2024 - Still Among the Lowest in the EU
The average annual salary in the European Union climbed to €39,800 in 2024, reflecting a 5.2 percent increase from €37,800 in 2023, according to the latest data released by Eurostat.
Greece and Cyprus to Revitalize Power Interconnection Project to Attract Major Investors
Greece and Cyprus have agreed to move swiftly with an update of the financial and technical parameters of their long-delayed electricity interconnection project, a move aimed at attracting new and powerful investors.
Greece Turns the Page on Unemployment with Strongest Job Market in 17 Years
According to the latest report by Greece’s statistical authority, ELSTAT, the employment rate among people aged 20 to 64 reached 71.7 percent in the second quarter of this year—the highest level recorded since before the crisis.
Poll Signals Trouble for Greece’s Ruling Party as Opposition Shifts the Balance
Greece’s ruling party, New Democracy (ND), maintains a steady lead with 24.2% support in the latest RealPolls survey conducted for Protagon on November 9–10 among 1,765 respondents.
How Greece’s Ageing Buildings Are Driving Up Borrowing Costs
The ECB’s latest lending survey shows that companies with a low environmental footprint, or with credible plans for a green transition, are increasingly rewarded with more favorable borrowing terms.
Tsipras Uses New Memoir «Ithaca» to Reassert His Narrative of Greece’s Crisis Years
Set for release on November 24, Ithaca offers readers an unusually direct account of Tsipras’s years in power and the tumultuous period that defined modern Greek politics.
New Greek Legislation Sets Stage for First Major CO₂ Storage Hub
The new rules are particularly significant for EnEarth, a subsidiary of Energean, which aims to build the country’s first large-scale CO₂ storage hub.
North Macedonia Grants License to Restart Long-Idle HELLENIQ ENERGY Pipeline
The approval followed the validation of the pipeline’s technical and operational rulebook, along with the method used to set its maximum transport tariff.
Greece Tops Eurozone for Poverty Risk and Unmet Medical Needs
Greece posted two troubling distinctions in the Eurozone in 2024: it had both the highest share of citizens at risk of poverty and social exclusion and the highest proportion of patients unable to access necessary medical care.
Public Sector Spending Review: All Agencies Under Scrutiny Over the Next Two Years
The Greek government is elevating its public-sector spending review into a central instrument of fiscal policy, following a new directive from the Secretary General of Fiscal Policy, Pavlina Karasiotou.
High Court Ruling Closes Decade-Long Case on Laiki’s Greek Bond Exposure
Cyprus’s Supreme Constitutional Court has rejected an appeal by four former senior executives of Cyprus Popular Bank, bringing a long-running legal battle tied to the country’s financial crisis to a definitive close.
Miscalculation Forces Euronext to Amend Athens Exchange Takeover Terms
The Board of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission approved Euronext’s request on Monday afternoon to revise its voluntary public share-exchange offer for all common registered shares of the Athens Exchange (ATHEX).
Samaras Breaks Silence with Sharp Attack on Mitsotakis and Hints at New Party
Samaras rejected any suggestion that his rift with Mitsotakis is personal.
Low Declared Incomes Put Greek Freelancers Back Under the Tax Microscope
Despite long-standing concerns, the odds of a thorough tax audit in Greece remain relatively low.
Greece Faces Housing Crunch as Building Permits Plunge and Empty Homes Pile Up
Greece is grappling with a deepening housing shortage, the result of years of subdued construction activity and regulatory upheaval that has complicated the issuing of building permits.
Long-Term LNG Pact and Renewables Push Propel Aktor Energy Toward IPO
Aktor Energy, a newly established subsidiary of Aktor, is rapidly shaping a credible path toward a future listing on the Athens Stock Exchange.
The Economic Footprint of This Year’s Athens Marathon and Its Wider Impact on Tourism
This year’s Athens Authentic Marathon, which drew 72,800 participants across all events, stands out as a major economic driver for the city.
Aktor–DEPA’s LNG Ambition: The New Energy Order in Southeast Europe and Its Winners and Losers
The long-term LNG supply agreement signed between Atlantic–See LNG Trade — the new joint venture established by Aktor Energy and DEPA Commercial — and U.S. exporter Venture Global marks the beginning of a significant shift in Southeast Europe’s energy landscape.