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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.
War in Iran Puts Greek Tourism Industry on Alert
Initial assessments from leading figures in Greece’s tourism industry and broader economy converge on a single message: the need for calm.
Eurogroup to Focus on Middle East Crisis and Energy Price Surge
The talks are set to focus on the uncertainty created by geopolitical instability in global energy markets and the implications for economic growth, inflation, and the competitiveness of the European economy.
Greece Identifies Lawyers and Real Estate Agents as Key Money Laundering Risk Sectors
According to the assessment, the most significant vulnerabilities lie outside the traditional financial sector.
Greece’s Top Court Orders Intelligence Service to Hand Over Surveillance File on Journalist
Greece’s highest administrative court has ordered the country’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) to submit the full surveillance file concerning journalist Thanasis Koukakis, marking a significant development in the long-running wiretapping scandal that has shaken the country’s political system.
EU Banks May Be Required to Immediately Refund Unauthorized Transactions – What It Means for Depositors
Consumer protection in electronic payments across the European Union could be significantly strengthened following an opinion issued by Advocate General Athanasios Rantos of the Court of Justice of the European Union in a case concerning unauthorized bank transactions resulting from online fraud.
Refinery Price Hikes Signal Higher Fuel Costs Ahead in Greece
Rising tensions in the Middle East and growing uncertainty in international energy markets are beginning to push fuel prices higher, with the first increases already recorded at Greece’s main refineries.
Europe Must Bring Start-Ups Into Defence Industry, Bruegel Analysis Says
Europe is under increasing pressure to rapidly strengthen its defence industry and technological capabilities, as geopolitical tensions and the lessons drawn from the war in Ukraine—as well as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East—highlight the growing importance of new technologies on the modern battlefield.
Greek Foreign Minister Still Refuses to Acknowledge Intelligence Service Role in Predator Spyware Scandal
Speaking in an interview published on March 3, 2026, the minister expressed complete confidence in the justice system and defended the government’s handling of the affair.
The Middle East Crisis and the Future of Europe’s Vertical Gas Corridor
The instability affecting key maritime routes—most notably the Strait of Hormuz—has already pushed up insurance premiums and freight rates for LNG carriers.
Israel’s Ambassador to Greece: “We are fighting the Iranian terrorist regime, not the Iranian people”
A central theme of the ambassador’s remarks is the distinction between the Iranian regime and Iranian society.
Greece Plans New Digital Platform for Consumer Complaints
The platform will be accessible via Android and iOS devices and will allow users to submit either anonymous or named complaints.
Greek Court to Hear Major Case on Tempi Railway Tragedy
Parallel to the main trial, Greece’s Supreme Court is examining whether criminal responsibility may extend to former political leaders.
Greek Court Ruling Reopens Illegal Surveillance Case, Triggers New Prosecutorial Probe
The court further ordered an investigation into whether surveillance software continued to operate in Greece even after the scandal became public.
Greek banks to generate up to €341 million annually from account maintenance fees
This additional income stream is expected to start appearing in banks’ financial results in 2026, further strengthening net fee income, which has already recorded robust growth.
Capital Tankers Raises $500 Million in Oversubscribed Oslo IPO
Capital Tankers Corp., a tanker shipping company controlled by Vangelis Marinakis, has completed a landmark public offering on the Oslo Stock Exchange, marking one of the largest equity transactions ever recorded in the global shipping industry.
Greece, US Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in White House Talks
Economic cooperation featured prominently on the agenda, particularly in the areas of trade, investment and energy.
Greece Moves to Clamp Down on Illegal Gambling With Sweeping New Law
At the centre of the plan is a redesign of how the state prevents, detects and suppresses illegal gaming.
Eurobank Targets Sustained Profit Growth Through 2028 Under New Business Plan
Management expects EPS to grow at an average annual rate of around 10% over the 2026–2028 period, broadly in line with growth in the Group’s net profits.
Greece convicts spyware figures in ‘Predatorgate’ scandal, marking rare accountability for surveillance abuses
Reacting to the decision, Rebecca White, a Security Lab Researcher at Amnesty International, said the convictions mark a long-overdue step toward accountability.
Greece Marks Three Years Since Deadly Tempi Rail Disaster with Nationwide Protests
The Athens Labor Center has called a 24-hour general strike for the day, a move echoed by other labor centers across the country, as well as by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation, which has announced a strike affecting maritime transport.
Uber Taxi Trips Added €110 Million to Greece’s Economy in 2024, Study Finds
In 2024 alone, tax revenues and social security contributions linked to Uber trips reached €34.2 million.
Greece’s Tourism Earnings Hit All-Time High in 2025, Bank of Greece Data Show
A key driver of the record performance was the continued strengthening of Greece’s presence in major European source markets.
CrediaBank: What Is at Stake for the Greek State if It Sits Out the New Capital Increase
A proposed €300 million capital increase at CrediaBank could trigger substantial losses for the Greek state and significantly weaken its institutional role in the bank if the state chooses not to participate.
Tourism Boom Lifts Greek Economy but Rekindles Housing Debate
Greece recorded a new all-time high in tourism revenues in 2025, underscoring the sector’s central role in the country’s economy while also intensifying concerns over infrastructure capacity and housing availability.
Can Handicrafts Power Greece’s Next Phase of Local Development?
After years on the margins, Greek handicrafts are regaining visibility as both an economic activity and a means of cultural expression.
CrediaBank Sets Out Legal Framework for €300m Capital Increase Ahead of March Vote
According to the draft, the Board considers the potential exclusion of pre-emption rights to be justified and in the best interests of the bank under current market conditions.
Euronext Establishes Technology Subsidiary in Athens, Signaling Strategic Hub Role
The newly established company, Euronext Technologies Greece, is headquartered in the Athens Stock Exchange building and was incorporated with share capital of €25,000.