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Intellexa Founder Accuses Greek Authorities for the Predatorgate After Court Conviction
Tal Dilian, founder of Intellexa, the company behind the Predator spyware, said in a statement on Tuesday to investigative outlet Inside Story and broadcaster Mega that he would not act as a “scapegoat” for a political scandal that has shaken Greek politics for several years.
Greece Launches €55.8 Million Maritime Security Digital Upgrade for Coast Guard
At the heart of the project is the creation of a modern operations center designed to act as the central hub for coordinating all Coast Guard activities.
Greece’s New Housing Protection Scheme Faces Test in Inflationary Climate
Property prices in Greece have risen sharply in recent years, pushing up valuations.
Greece Slips in Global Democracy Ranking, Highlighting Institutional Weaknesses
Greece has recorded a notable decline in this year’s Liberal Democracy Index, underscoring ongoing concerns about the strength of its democratic institutions.
Tsipras Presses Mitsotakis for Answers After New Spyware Claims
Speaking in the northern city of Alexandroupoli, Tsipras argued that the surveillance activities were not isolated incidents but part of a coordinated and systematic operation.
Greece Moves to Repay €7 Billion in Bailout Loans Ahead of Schedule
The €7 billion payment will cover installments originally due between 2033 and 2041.
New Legal Actions and Political Pressure Intensify in Greece’s Wiretapping Scandal
Greece’s long-running wiretapping scandal is entering a new phase, with fresh lawsuits expected and political tensions rising in the wake of a recent court ruling.
Greece Tightens Market Safeguards with New Clearing Risk Rules
At the heart of the reform is the introduction of a clearer, more disciplined response mechanism for crisis scenarios.
Athens Property Boom Squeezes Returns as Prices Outpace Rents
Significant changes have reshaped the dynamics of the real estate market in Attica, the wider region surrounding Athens, between 2019 and 2025.
Capital Tankers Makes Landmark Debut on Oslo’s Euronext Market
Capital Tankers Corp., a newly formed crude oil shipping company backed by Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis, began trading on the Euronext Growth Oslo exchange on Tuesday in what is being described as the largest public listing of a Western-backed shipping company in the past two decades.
Thousands of Food Products See Price Hikes in Greece, Raising Inflation Concerns
The phenomenon is not limited to products heavily exposed to international pressures such as beef, coffee and chocolate. It now extends across a wide range of everyday staples.
Greece’s Eurovision 2026 Representative Akylas Launches Music Company Ahead of Vienna Contest
Mytilineos is the sole partner and managing director, having contributed the entire capital and holding full authority to represent the company.
Greek Opposition Challenges Transparency of New "Achilles’ Shield" Air Defense Program
The project refers to the multi-layered air and missile defense system Greece plans to develop as part of its broader military modernization framework, known as "Agenda 2030".
Mitsotakis Promises New Measures to Cut Energy Costs for Greek Industry
Mitsotakis had made a similar commitment last October during the annual assembly of Greece’s main business association, when he promised that a package of measures addressing industrial energy costs would be introduced within a few weeks.
Former Greek PM Antonis Samaras Reveals He Was Victim of Illegal Wiretapping in Greece’s Spyware Scandal
Former Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras made a striking revelation in Parliament on Thursday, saying for the first time that he himself had been a target of illegal surveillance.
Aegean Airlines Posts €147.8m Profit, Warns Middle East Crisis May Raise 2026 Costs
The duration and intensity of the crisis in the Middle East are expected to play a decisive role in Aegean Airlines’ performance in 2026, the Greek carrier’s management said while presenting its 2025 financial results on Wednesday.
Middle East Crisis and $100 Oil Raise Concerns Over EU Food Prices
The escalating crisis in the Middle East and the rise of oil prices to around $100 per barrel are expected to increase production costs and potentially push up food prices across the European Union in the coming months.
Greece to Collect Over €2.1 Billion in VAT from Petroleum Products in 2026 as Fuel Prices Rise
Higher global fuel prices, driven by geopolitical tensions and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, are expected to boost Greece’s tax revenues in 2026, particularly from Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products and their derivatives.
Sheikh Tahnoon’s Olive Oil Bet in Greece Faces Mounting Losses
The Greek company, which focuses primarily on the production and sale of olive oil, recorded revenue of approximately €355,000 in 2025.
Greece’s Appeals Court Confirms Golden Dawn Verdict, Orders New Prison Terms
Among those being sent to jail is Eleni Zaroulia, a former member of parliament for the party and the wife of its founder, Nikos Michaloliakos.
Greeks Voice Concern Over Middle East War’s Economic Impact, Poll Finds
While 47% evaluate Greece’s decisions and actions on the current international stage positively, 44% express a negative view, highlighting the mixed public sentiment about the government’s foreign policy amid a volatile geopolitical environment.
Predator Surveillance Ruling Sparks Heated Debate in the European Parliament
Referring specifically to Greece, Hoekstra noted that according to the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report, the country has yet to issue a presidential decree intended to strengthen protections for the privacy of communications against surveillance software.
73% of Greeks Believe Those Responsible for Tempi Crash Will Escape Punishment, Survey Finds
The Tempi disaster, which occurred in 2023 and resulted in dozens of deaths, remains one of the most traumatic events in recent Greek history.
EU Lawmakers Debate Greek Surveillance Scandal After Court Developments
In a post on social media, Kesses said that Dendias was targeted with Predator spyware on April 20, 2021, while serving as Greece’s foreign minister.
Thessaloniki - Skopje Oil Pipeline Reopens After 13 Years
The company said the restart follows the completion and verification of all necessary technical, operational and regulatory requirements.
EU Report: Greece Moves Ahead on Energy Communities as Progress Slows Across Europe
However, the implementation of the framework continues to face several obstacles.
France, Greece and Cyprus Signal Strategic Alignment Amid Rising Eastern Mediterranean Tensions
Against this backdrop, the coordinated presence of Greek and French military assets around Cyprus appears intended to serve both as reassurance and deterrence.
Viva Wallet Extends Employee Stock Plan to 2028 Amid Shareholder Disagreements
The decision was taken at the company’s General Assembly on 16 February 2026 and provides for the extension and modification of the ESOP.
Poll: 67% of Greeks Say Wiretapping Case Politically Exposes Government
The poll also points to broader public frustration with the political system.
Athens Weighs New Energy Relief Measures if Oil Prices Stay High
Government sources indicated that policymakers reviewed options previously used during the 2022 energy crisis.
Greek Parliament Set to Ratify Hydrocarbon Exploration Deal with Chevron Consortium
The areas south of Crete lie opposite Libya’s coastline, placing the project within a complex geopolitical setting.