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Greeks Work the Most in the EU – But Take Home the Least
If you're wondering which country in Europe works the hardest, look no further than Greece. According to Eurostat data for 2024, Greeks aged 20 to 64 work an average of 39.8 hours per week—well above the European Union average of 36 hours.
Greece Introduces National Screening Mechanism for Foreign Investments
Greece is moving to tighten its control over foreign direct investments (FDIs) with a new bill aimed at safeguarding national security and public order.
Greece Eases Offshore Rules for Politicians’ Relatives, Sparking Transparency Concerns
A recent amendment to Greece’s asset declaration law has triggered a political storm, with opposition parties accusing the government of weakening crucial safeguards against corruption and conflicts of interest.
Metlen: What the Unconventional Pay Structure of Evangelos Mytilineos Signals About the Company’s Future
Metlen, the industrial and energy group recently rebranded from Mytilineos, is drawing attention with a strikingly unconventional proposal regarding the future compensation of its CEO, Evangelos Mytilineos.
AI, Automation, and Wages: How Technology Is Reshaping Greece’s Job Market
A new policy paper authored by economist PhD Stefanos Tyros and published by the Athens-based think tank Eteron in April 2025 sheds light on the evolving dynamics of Greece’s labor market from 2011 to 2023.
Tempi Victims Still Waiting for Truth as New Report Raises Fresh Doubts
Nearly 26 months after the devastating train collision in Tempi, Greece, a new technical report has reignited controversy over what truly caused the deadly explosion that followed.
Berlin Talks Signal Closer Greek-German Cooperation on Economy, Migration, and Defense
During a high-profile meeting in Berlin on Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis signaled a new chapter in Greek-German relations, underlining closer cooperation on economic reform, migration policy, and European defense.
From Crete to Brussels: Greece Hosts New EU Cybersecurity Tool
The European Commission has launched the European Vulnerability Database (EUVD), a central online platform designed to enhance the cybersecurity of digital infrastructures across the European Union.
Young Greek Firms Show Promise, But Barriers Hold Them Back
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has flagged significant challenges to boosting productivity in Greece, despite more than a decade of structural reforms following the country’s 2010 debt crisis.
SYRIZA Leader Demands Answers on Alleged Illicit Funding Ties to Ruling Party’s PR Arm
Famellos’ accusations highlight potential violations of political financing laws, urging a formal investigation into the connections between ND officials, a private firm, and state contracts, amid claims of political propaganda targeting opponents.
Controversial Promotion of Ex-Intelligence Prosecutor Raises Alarms Over Rule of Law in Greece
Vasiliki Vlachou, the former judicial supervisor of Greece’s intelligence agency during a period of mass surveillance, has been promoted to Deputy Prosecutor of the Supreme Court—despite her central role in a still-unfolding wiretapping scandal that targeted politicians, ministers, military officials, and journalists, raising urgent questions about democratic accountability and judicial independence.
Greece’s Tax Authority Sets Ambitious 2025 Goals with Focus on Revenue Collection and Digital Oversight
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has rolled out an ambitious 2025 plan focused on ramping up tax collections, accelerating refunds, and expanding audits—with digital enforcement and international cooperation at the core of a sweeping effort to modernize the country’s tax administration.
Young Greeks Voice Concerns Over Jobs, Cost of Living in New Survey
A new survey by Metron Analysis for Eurobank paints a nuanced portrait of Greece’s 19- to 35-year-olds, revealing a generation torn between resilience and frustration as they navigate financial insecurity, delayed independence, and the persistent allure of emigration in search of a better future.
Metlen Rises as Europe’s Answer to Critical Raw Material Dependence
A sharp rise in global export restrictions on critical industrial raw materials is reshaping the geopolitical trade landscape, according to a new OECD report, intensifying pressure on Europe to secure strategic supplies and highlighting the growing role of companies like Greece’s Metlen in the continent’s industrial autonomy drive.
PASOK to Pursue Felony Charges Against Ex-Minister in Tempi Tragedy
The political temperature is rising in Greece as the country moves closer to a possible parliamentary investigation into former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis, over the tragic train collision in Tempi that killed 57 people.
Greece Mandates University Security Plans and Toughens Student Conduct Rules
The Greek government has announced a sweeping new set of policies aimed at improving safety and accountability within the country’s public universities.
Greece’s Ambitious Push for Domestic Role in €28 Billion Defense Plan Faces Structural Hurdles
Greece is attempting to transform its defense industrial base within just twelve years.
Chevron Reaffirms Strategic Interest in Greek Hydrocarbons
Chevron has reaffirmed its growing strategic interest in Greece’s hydrocarbon potential, as Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou met with senior executives from the U.S. energy giant at the company’s headquarters in Houston last Thursday.
Ultra-Luxury Yacht Cruises Emerge as Greece’s New Tourism Trend
A new and exclusive form of maritime tourism is rapidly gaining traction worldwide—and now, it’s setting sail in Greece
Greece’s Housing Program Triggers New Property Price Surge
Greece’s recently relaunched housing initiative, “My Home 2,” has sparked a fresh wave of property price increases across the country, just weeks into 2025.
Wildfires in Greece Spread Beyond Traditional Season
Greece is witnessing a troubling transformation in its wildfire patterns.
Athenian Hotels See Strong Start to 2025 with Rising Occupancy and Revenue
Athens kicked off 2025 with a strong performance in its hotel sector, as new data from the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association shows promising growth across all key metrics in the first quarter of the year.
Final Testing Nears Completion for Crete-Attica Power Interconnection Project
Greece is moving into the final phase of one of its most ambitious energy infrastructure projects: the Crete-Attica electricity interconnection.
Greece's Water Infrastructure Nears Breaking Point
To help fund the required infrastructure, water pricing is expected to increase in certain areas.
Greece and Egypt Forge Strategic Alliance Amid Regional Tensions
Greece and Egypt have formally elevated their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi convened on Wednesday in Athens for the first Greece-Egypt High-Level Cooperation Council.
Eurobank Named Top Employer for Greeks Abroad in National Effort to Reverse Brain Drain
Eurobank has been recognized as the “Top Employer for Greeks from Abroad” by the nonprofit initiative Hellenism in Action – BrainReGain, for its leadership in helping reverse the country’s long-standing brain drain and reintegrate highly skilled Greek professionals into the domestic job market.
Tikun Olam Greece’s Unknown Investors Revealed Amid Bond Conversion
In recent years, Greece has emerged as a budding hub for medical cannabis in Europe, aided by a flexible and progressively evolving regulatory framework.
Accountants in Greece Penalized for Failing to Report Suspicious Transactions
In Greece, a growing number of accountants and tax professionals are facing severe legal consequences as authorities intensify efforts to combat tax evasion and money laundering.
Greece Mobilizes Tax Inspectors for Summer Season in Tourist Hotspots
As Greece prepares for another busy summer, its Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has announced a nationwide mobilization of tax inspectors to bolster compliance in key tourist regions.
From Ancient Roots to Startup Routes: Athens Debuts Panathēnea 2025
A new international festival rooted in ancient tradition but focused firmly on the future opens today in Greece’s capital. Panathēnea 2025 marks the debut of a unique initiative designed to connect the global startup and venture capital community through dialogue, competition, and celebration.
Thriasio Freight Center Project Hits a Wall: Funding Shortages and Bureaucracy Stall Greece’s Key Logistics Hub
The ambitious project to build, operate, and manage Greece's first major freight and intermodal logistics center at Thriasio Pedio has ground to a halt.