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Spyware, Democracy and Oversight Take Center Stage in Athens as Predator Case Deepens
Athens is set to host a major public discussion this week on the global spyware industry and its implications for democratic governance.
Owning Assets in Greece Means Tax Obligations Persist for the Diaspora
While foreign tax residents are generally exempt from filing tax returns in Greece if they have no local income, obligations tied to property ownership and inheritance remain firmly in place.
EU Anti-Money-Laundering Watchdog Moves Toward First List of Banks for Direct Oversight
National supervisory authorities will gather information from the banks and financial institutions under their oversight and submit it to AMLA, which will conduct the final assessment of which firms meet the criteria for direct supervision.
Greece’s PPC Uses New EU Disclosure Framework for Equity Raise
The EU Follow-on Prospectus was introduced to simplify fundraising procedures for companies with an established market presence.
Greek Power Group PPC Launches Capital Increase to Fund 2030 Strategy
Under the initial allocation framework, 15% of the new shares will be reserved for the Greek public offering.
Brussels Faces Pressure to Examine European Dimension of Greek Surveillance Affair
The case became a major political controversy in Greece after revelations that opposition politicians, journalists and other figures had been monitored, prompting investigations by both the Greek parliament and the European Parliament.
Europe Faces New Energy Squeeze as Gulf Crisis Threatens Gas Supplies
European gas inventories are currently around 30% full, compared with roughly 50% at the same point last year, according to Mytilineos.
Greek Households Retreat Into Survival Mode as Inflation Bites
For millions of Greek households, the economic scars of Europe’s decade-long debt crisis never fully healed.
Greece Imposes Strict Rules on AI Use in Schools
The measures apply to all secondary schools in Greece, including both in-person and remote learning environments.
Sea Drone Incident Near Greece Underscores Spread of Ukraine Conflict
According to Greek government sources cited by local media, investigators believe the explosive-laden drone was likely intended to strike a Russian commercial vessel transiting the Adriatic Sea.
Greek Cabinet Members Report Millions in Bank and Private Liabilities
According to the declarations released Thursday, Greece’s 22 cabinet ministers reported combined liabilities of roughly €1.56 million, while deputy ministers and junior ministers disclosed an additional €2.28 million in debts.
Europe Moves Toward Centralized Anti-Money-Laundering Oversight
Under the proposed framework, financial supervisors across the bloc would be required to exchange information on suspicious transactions, internal-control failures and potential sanctions in near real time.
Trump-Connected Investors See Strategic Opening in the Balkans
The push is centered on liquefied natural gas infrastructure and broader investments tied to American business interests, many of them connected to allies of President Donald Trumpm
Dimitriadis Reignites Greece’s Wiretapping Scandal With Explosive Interview
In the interview, Dimitriadis lashed out at Androulakis, accusing him of cultivating political “toxicity” and anger for partisan gain.
Drones, X-Rays and AI: Greece Escalates Fight Against Tax Evasion
The plan reflects a broader push by the Greek government to modernize one of Europe’s historically most fragmented tax systems and close a tax gap that has long burdened public finances.
Eurobank Posts First-Quarter Windfall From Romanian Tax Case Resolution
Eurobank reported a notable one-off gain in its first-quarter 2026 earnings after resolving a long-standing legal dispute linked to the sale of its former Romanian subsidiary, Bancpost, to Banca Transilvania in 2018.
Ex-Data Protection Chief Criticizes Supreme Court’s Handling of Greek Surveillance Scandal
Greece’s government is the clear beneficiary of the Supreme Court’s handling of the country’s sprawling spyware scandal, according to one of the country’s most respected former senior judges, who warned that the affair is deepening public mistrust in the judiciary and raising broader questions about the rule of law inside the European Union.
World Bank Warning: Bureaucracy Is Sinking Entrepreneurship in Greece
Greece’s long-running struggle with bureaucracy is continuing to weigh heavily on businesses and investors, despite years of reforms aimed at modernizing the country’s economy, according to a new World Bank report that highlights deep inefficiencies across the judicial system, licensing procedures and public infrastructure.
Former Greek Minister Targeted by Predator Urges Supreme Court to Reopen Spyware Probe
“At issue is not only a lack of objectivity, but direct personal involvement,” Spirtzis argued in his filing.
Prodea Enters High-Stakes Data Center Market Through Quadrivium Partnership
Prodea will provide up to €15 million in bond financing to Quadrivium Digital Hellas while also acquiring a 30% equity stake in the company.
Athens Airport Sees First Decline in Foreign Passenger Traffic Amid Middle East Tensions
Ιnternational passenger traffic fell 0.9%, marking the first contraction after months of uninterrupted growth.
Phantom Orchards and Grazing Lands Fuel Greek Subsidy Fraud Case
Prosecutors accuse 58 defendants from Crete of fraudulently obtaining tens of thousands of euros in subsidies by falsely declaring land in northern Greece as olive groves, almond orchards or grazing areas.
Greece’s Largest Port Feels Strain of Shipping Turmoil and Weaker Cargo Demand
Management cautioned that risks tied to the Middle East conflict remain elevated.
Greece’s "Silent Heroes" Secure Win in Debt-Crisis Court Case
For Greece, the ruling closes another chapter in the long financial aftermath of the eurozone debt crisis.
Greece Wins London Court Battle Over GDP Warrants Buyback
Greece has won a legal battle at the High Court in London over its decision to buy back GDP-linked warrants that were issued to investors during the country’s landmark 2012 sovereign debt restructuring.
Santorini Still Geologically Active Despite Drop in Earthquakes
Seismic activity around Santorini has declined since last year’s spike, but scientists caution that the region has yet to return to normal conditions and continues to experience significant subsurface changes.
Athens Moves to Bring Crypto Profits Into Tax Net
The Greek government is preparing legislation that will introduce taxation on profits derived from cryptocurrencies, in a move aimed at bringing digital assets more firmly into the formal tax system.
Mounting Cost Pressures Squeeze Greek Hotel Profitability
Demand for travel to Greece remains robust, but behind the strong bookings lies a growing concern for the country’s tourism industry: profitability is under increasing strain. Rising costs—particularly in energy—are outpacing revenue growth and putting significant pressure on hotels’ margins.
Athens Bar Association Moves to Take Surveillance Scandal to European Court
Greece’s powerful legal establishment is preparing to escalate its long-running confrontation with the government over a sweeping wiretapping scandal, taking the case beyond national borders and into Europe’s top human rights court.
Greek Tax Authority Sets Framework for Monitoring LNG Flaring Volumes
In new guidance, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue set out rules governing the treatment of LNG that is flared at import terminals—an operational necessity in certain conditions but, until now, a gray area in customs law.
Greek Poll Signals Slipping Support for Ruling Party as Opposition Edges Forward
More than one-third of respondents say they do not trust any of the current political leaders to serve as prime minister, highlighting a broader sense of disillusionment with the political class.