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Metlen Aims to Double EBITDA by 2028, Driven by Strong Growth and Strategic Projects
Metlen is charting an ambitious path toward doubling its EBITDA by 2028, backed by strong financial performance and a focused strategic direction.
Greek Defense Industry Dialogue Falls Flat as Mitsotakis Makes Fleeting Appearance
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made only a fleeting appearance during Thursday’s meeting with representatives of Greece’s defense and technology industries at the Maximos Mansion, leaving many attendees feeling underwhelmed.
Greek Court Rejects Defense Challenge in Predator Spyware Trial
In Athens, the third hearing in Greece’s controversial Predator spyware trial was marked by another failed attempt by defense attorneys to annul the prosecution, a new court-ordered delay for document translations, and a surprising show of solidarity between defense lawyers representing different defendants.
Greece Extends Deadline for Wildfire Lot Clearing Amid Rising Climate Concerns
The Greek government has announced a 45-day extension for property owners to clear their plots of land ahead of the country’s wildfire season, in a move aimed at strengthening fire prevention efforts amid growing climate challenges.
Tsipras Warns: Progressive Forces Must Unite Against Rising Far Right
Tsipras cautions that if democracies begin to accept the dominance of the strong in international relations, they risk legitimizing the same principle at home.
Mitsotakis Commits to Full Term, Eyes Third Mandate for New Democracy
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reaffirmed his commitment to completing a full four-year term in office and leading the center-right New Democracy party into the next national elections.
Young Greek Entrepreneurs Showcase Innovation on a Global Stage
Each team showcased their products at specially designed booths, offering visitors a glimpse into the creativity and determination of Greece’s next generation of entrepreneurs.
IMF: Greece Among Global Leaders in Debt Reduction
Greece is emerging as a fiscal success story in the eyes of the International Monetary Fund, which projects strong public finance performance and significant debt reduction in the years ahead.
Greek Property Owners Await PM’s Tax Reforms Amid Housing Crisis
As Greece grapples with an escalating housing crisis, property owners are turning their attention to the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), where Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to unveil key tax policy announcements.
Predator Spyware, Intellexa, and the Greek Surveillance Scandal Head Back to Court
The trial over the illegal use of Predator spyware in Greece, one of the country’s most significant surveillance scandals in recent history, is set to resume on April 23 at the Athens Single-Member Misdemeanor Court.
How Greece’s Rent Rebate Could Raise Rents
The policy, introduced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, promises annual rebates of up to €800 to qualifying tenants.
Council of State Deems Tax Circular on Airbnb Rentals Unlawful, Refers Case to Plenary Session
Greece’s top administrative court has ruled that a recent tax measure targeting Airbnb-style rentals is legally flawed, casting doubt over how such income should be taxed in the country.
IMF: Greek Economy on Steady Growth Path Through 2026 Despite Global Headwinds
The IMF expects the deficit to reach –6.9% of GDP in 2024, improving modestly to –6.5% in 2025 and –5.9% in 2026.
Greece Sees Modest Rise in Travel Revenues Amid Shifting Visitor Trends
Greece recorded a slight increase in travel revenues this February, according to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece.
Greece’s Fiscal Discipline Pays Off Amid EU Deficit Surge
Greece was among the few European Union countries to post a fiscal surplus in 2024, according to newly released data from Eurostat.
Pontiff’s Passing Highlights Vatican’s Economic Fragility
Now, with the pontiff’s passing, the future of this initiative is uncertain.
Greece Courts Investors at IMF-World Bank Meetings Amid Global Market Jitters
Athens seeks to position itself as a stable and attractive investment destination in a region of growing geopolitical importance.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the Passing of Pope Francis: "A True Friend of Orthodoxy and Humanity"
Bartholomew highlighted the late Pope’s humility, compassion for the marginalized, and consistent witness to Gospel values.
Over 2,000 Military-Owned Properties Set for Development
Greece is preparing to unlock the potential of over 2,000 properties owned by its Armed Forces as part of a sweeping initiative aimed at modernizing military infrastructure and generating revenue.
Early Bookings and Busy Easter Hint at Promising Summer for Greek Tourism
Easter in Greece served as a soft launch for the upcoming tourist season, offering an early glimpse into what the summer might hold for the country’s vital tourism industry.
Greek Easter: A Journey Through Faith, Fire, and Tradition
Greek Easter is not just a religious holiday—it’s an experience.
Good Friday: A Day of Deep Mourning for All of Christendom
Good Friday stands as one of the most sacred and somber days in the Christian calendar, and in Greece, it is observed with profound reverence.
Greece’s Hotel Market Booms as Global Chains Expand Footprint
Greece is rapidly becoming a hotspot for international hotel brands, as global hospitality giants expand their presence in one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations.
Greece Defines Its Maritime Limits—Now Comes the Test at Sea
Greece has taken a significant step in asserting its maritime claims by officially mapping the potential boundaries of its continental shelf for the first time, in a document to be submitted to the European Commission.
After NSO’s Court Bombshell, Will Intellexa Be Next to Name Its Government Clients?
A judicial development of particular significance in Los Angeles is exposing fractures in the long-standing "wall of silence" surrounding the global spyware industry.
Greece’s Green Energy Boom Faces a Harsh Reality Check
What was once seen as the future of Greece’s energy landscape is now approaching saturation, and risks are emerging not only for the energy sector but for the financial system that supports it.
Greek Exports at Risk as U.S. Tariff Plans Take Shape
Many Greek products, particularly olive oil, reach American consumers indirectly through Italian and Spanish brands.
Banking Risks in Albania Carry Greek Relevance
The IMF finds that Albania’s banks are generally well-capitalized, with an average capital adequacy ratio of 19.3 percent—substantially above the regulatory minimum of 12 percent.
Greece’s Finance Minister to Share Reform Lessons at IMF Spring Seminar
The seminar forms part of the IMF’s Spring Meetings and aims to spotlight effective policies and partnerships that drive economic resilience, sustainable growth, and social cohesion.
Greece’s Tax Revenues Grows - So Does Inequality
Questions about who truly benefits from the country’s economic progress.
Alexis Tsipras Concludes Harvard Fellowship with Reflections on Global Challenges
Tsipras delivered three seminars on subjects ranging from Greece’s debt crisis and its recovery path, to geopolitical developments in the Balkans and Eastern Mediterranean, to historical and modern perspectives on monetary unions.