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Greece’s Aging Workforce Faces Growing Discrimination in the Labor Market
Despite legislation prohibiting discrimination, ageism remains a persistent and largely unspoken problem in Greece’s labor market.
Greece Rethinks Advance Tax System That Pushes Corporate Burden Beyond Headline Rate
Greece’s advance corporate tax system is increasingly drawing scrutiny, as it effectively raises the real tax burden on businesses well above the country’s nominal corporate tax rate of 22%.
Greek Regulator Revises Crypto Service Provider Licensing Process
The Hellenic Capital Market Commission has updated the licensing framework for crypto-asset service providers in line with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation.
Greece Plans Major Recycling Overhaul With Bottle Return System
The rollout is planned to begin within the year and expand nationwide over a two-year period.
Package of measures to ease industry’s energy costs takes shape
A package of measures aimed at easing the energy cost burden on industry is gradually taking shape, with the market now awaiting final announcements.
Athens and Crete Capture the Bulk of Greece’s Tourism Growth
The dominance of Attica, which includes Athens, is particularly striking.
Senior Greek Military Officer Detained for Allegedly Passing NATO Intelligence to China
Sources familiar with the case identify the suspect as a 50-year-old wing commander stationed in the coastal area of Kavouri, near Athens.
Court Ruling on Loan Interest Puts Pressure on Greek Banks and Securitisations
There are growing concerns that borrowers may seek retroactive refunds for interest already paid under the previous calculation framework, potentially opening the door to new legal claims.
Critical Raw Materials: EU Audit Underscores Need for Faster Domestic Production
The EU remains heavily dependent on imports, particularly for materials essential to technologies such as batteries, wind turbines and solar panels.
Greece Tightens Controls on Costly Real Estate Tax Exemptions
According to official data, total tax expenditures amount to €22.88 billion, of which nearly 40% relate to exemptions in capital taxation.
UN Warns Tragedy off Chios Is Not Isolated as Death Toll in Aegean Mounts
Public anger over the incident spilled into the streets on Wednesday evening, when a protest took place at the port of Chios.
Greek Farmers Plan Tractor Protest in Athens Over Unresolved Demands
The decision was taken by members of a nationwide farmers’ coordination committee, who stressed that while the government listened to their concerns, it did not provide concrete solutions.
Libra Group’s George Logothetis Closes Sale of Former Rockefeller Townhouse in Manhattan
The residence is a historic townhouse that was once owned by a member of the Rockefeller family, a pedigree that significantly enhanced its appeal and value.
Post-Deal Performance Raises Questions Over Euronext–ATHEX Share-Swap
Under the terms of the agreement, ATHEX shareholders received 0.05 Euronext shares for each ATHEX share, implying a valuation of €6.75 per ATHEX share.
Greece Opens Parliamentary Debate on Landmark Collective Bargaining Reform
The bill is notable not only for its content but also for the way it was prepared.
Greece Launches National Dialogue on Secondary Education Reform, Keeps University Entrance Exams for Now
According to the Ministry of Education, the reform will be developed through an open, transparent, and participatory process, with no predetermined outcomes.
Greece Overhauls Inheritance Law, Shielding Heirs from Deceased’s Debts
An end to inherited debt for heirs is set to take effect in Greece from September, under a major reform of inheritance law being promoted by the Ministry of Justice.
Evictions in Greece: Why Tenants Are Unlikely to Face Enforcement Before Summer
The reform, which came into force on January 1, introduces a faster mechanism for issuing an order for the return of a leased property when a rental contract has expired.
Low Pay and Rising Rents Leave Greek Educators Struggling
In Greece, a recent political controversy has drawn attention to a long-standing but often overlooked reality: teachers are among the lowest-paid professionals in the developed world, and many struggle to meet basic living costs.
Scandals Loom Over Greece’s Constitutional Reform Debate
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has come under sharp criticism from former deputy prime minister and constitutional law expert Evangelos Venizelos following the government’s decision to launch a debate on revising Greece’s Constitution.
Hellenic Defence Systems Forms New Ammunition Company with MSM EXPORT
Hellenic Defence Systems (EAS) and Slovakia’s MSM EXPORT s.r.o. have established a new joint venture, Hellenic Ammunition S.A., headquartered in the port city of Lavrio, southeast of Athens.
Bank of Greece Overhauls Safeguarding and Governance Rules for Fintechs
The regulatory obligations of payment institutions and electronic money institutions operating in Greece have become significantly more extensive following a new decision by the Executive Committee of the Bank of Greece, the country’s central bank.
Greece Eyes Electoral Overhaul to Include Diaspora MPs
The reform is part of a broader legislative package that will also introduce postal voting in national elections, following its use in the most recent European elections.
Greece Narrows the Gap as Wholesale Power Prices Fall Below Northern Europe
Over the past two years, the country has moved from a heavily negative position to a surplus, with the overall swing estimated at nearly €800 million.
Greek Defence Minister Questions Government Control Over Top Judicial Appointments
"Can we really continue to defend the idea that the leadership of the judiciary should be chosen by whichever government happens to be in power?"
Athens Short-Term Rental Market Holds Its Edge Amid Regulatory Constraints
The income gap of at least €200 per month continues to serve as a strong incentive for owners to keep their properties in the short-term rental market.
Urban Hotspots and New Threats: Mapping Crime in Greece
Greece’s crime landscape is undergoing a quiet but significant shift.
The Vertical Gas Corridor: Europe’s LNG Gateway Struggles for Long-Term Approval
The future of Europe’s Vertical Gas Corridor is at a critical juncture.
Greece Plans €2 Billion Energy Efficiency Scheme for Vulnerable Households by 2026
The government’s objective is to establish a permanent energy efficiency mechanism with clearly defined goals and actions, which would be complemented by “Exoikonomo” programmes whenever funding becomes available.
Mytilineos: Euro’s Rise Is Undermining European Industry
“As if Europe’s structural disadvantage in energy costs were not already undermining its global competitiveness, the strengthening of the euro is now further weakening European products in predominantly dollar-denominated global markets,” says Evangelos Mytilineos, chairman and chief executive of Metlen Energy & Metals, in a recent LinkedIn post.
Wiretapping Trial in Greece: Prosecutor to Present Recommendation on February 6
Tensions ran high during the 33rd hearing of Greece’s high-profile wiretapping trial on Thursday, as defense lawyers challenged the inclusion of documents detailing surveillance products marketed by the company Intellexa.