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Greece Introduces Electronic Bank Account Seizures to Speed Up Tax Debt Collection
Under the new system, seizure orders for bank accounts and other financial institutions will be sent electronically through interconnected information systems linking the tax authority with banks.
Doukas Schools Expects Profit Rebound After Loss Year
Operating performance strengthened, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) climbing nearly 28% to €2.53 million.
New Rules on Bank Collateral and Liquidity Access Introduced by Bank of Greece
A key part of the decision clarifies how the Bank of Greece may open and manage accounts used for handling collateral.
Tsipras: Greek Surveillance Scandal Moves From Politics to Criminal Investigation
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras launched a sharp attack over Greece’s wiretapping scandal during a speech in the central Greek city of Lamia on Saturday, directly accusing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his former chief of staff and nephew, Grigoris Dimitriadis, of bearing political responsibility at the highest level of government.
Greece Launches New Digital Property Registry to Track Real Estate and Rental Income
The launch of the Property Ownership and Management Registry (MIDA) is expected in the near future, marking a new era in how real estate assets are recorded, monitored and cross-checked in Greece.
How Satisfied Greeks Are with Their Housing
A new European housing survey shows that Greeks are less satisfied with their housing conditions than most other Europeans, with factors such as age, property type, location, cost and homeownership playing a decisive role in shaping overall satisfaction.
Greek Bond Yields Jump Amid Middle East Tensions, Spread Remains Stable
Greek government bond yields rose sharply over the past month as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East unsettled international markets, pushing borrowing costs higher across the Eurozone.
Inflation Erases Greece’s Latest Minimum Wage Boost
One of the main pressures on Greek households is food inflation.
Greek Government Rejects Intellexa Founder’s Claims as Predator Scandal Reignites
The government spokesperson was also asked about references in the court ruling to possible espionage and calls for further investigation.
United Group Expands Greek Presence with Formation of New Company
The new entity is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Group Luxembourg S.à r.l., which is headquartered in Luxembourg and acts as the sole shareholder, fully covering the company’s initial share capital.
Athens Stock Exchange Set to Rebrand as Euronext Athens Holding
On February 26, ATHEX had already established a new company in Greece under the name Euronext Athens Single-Member S.A.
IMF Says Greek Economy Remains Resilient but Warns of Global Risks
The International Monetary Fund says the Greek economy continues to show resilience and maintain growth momentum, but warns that international developments—particularly the crisis in the Middle East—are creating new uncertainties for the country’s economic outlook.
Intellexa Founder Accuses Greek Authorities for the Predatorgate After Court Conviction
Tal Dilian, founder of Intellexa, the company behind the Predator spyware, said in a statement on Tuesday to investigative outlet Inside Story and broadcaster Mega that he would not act as a “scapegoat” for a political scandal that has shaken Greek politics for several years.
Greece Launches €55.8 Million Maritime Security Digital Upgrade for Coast Guard
At the heart of the project is the creation of a modern operations center designed to act as the central hub for coordinating all Coast Guard activities.
Greece’s New Housing Protection Scheme Faces Test in Inflationary Climate
Property prices in Greece have risen sharply in recent years, pushing up valuations.
Greece Slips in Global Democracy Ranking, Highlighting Institutional Weaknesses
Greece has recorded a notable decline in this year’s Liberal Democracy Index, underscoring ongoing concerns about the strength of its democratic institutions.
Tsipras Presses Mitsotakis for Answers After New Spyware Claims
Speaking in the northern city of Alexandroupoli, Tsipras argued that the surveillance activities were not isolated incidents but part of a coordinated and systematic operation.
Greece Moves to Repay €7 Billion in Bailout Loans Ahead of Schedule
The €7 billion payment will cover installments originally due between 2033 and 2041.
New Legal Actions and Political Pressure Intensify in Greece’s Wiretapping Scandal
Greece’s long-running wiretapping scandal is entering a new phase, with fresh lawsuits expected and political tensions rising in the wake of a recent court ruling.
Greece Tightens Market Safeguards with New Clearing Risk Rules
At the heart of the reform is the introduction of a clearer, more disciplined response mechanism for crisis scenarios.
Athens Property Boom Squeezes Returns as Prices Outpace Rents
Significant changes have reshaped the dynamics of the real estate market in Attica, the wider region surrounding Athens, between 2019 and 2025.
Capital Tankers Makes Landmark Debut on Oslo’s Euronext Market
Capital Tankers Corp., a newly formed crude oil shipping company backed by Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis, began trading on the Euronext Growth Oslo exchange on Tuesday in what is being described as the largest public listing of a Western-backed shipping company in the past two decades.
Thousands of Food Products See Price Hikes in Greece, Raising Inflation Concerns
The phenomenon is not limited to products heavily exposed to international pressures such as beef, coffee and chocolate. It now extends across a wide range of everyday staples.
Greece’s Eurovision 2026 Representative Akylas Launches Music Company Ahead of Vienna Contest
Mytilineos is the sole partner and managing director, having contributed the entire capital and holding full authority to represent the company.
Greek Opposition Challenges Transparency of New "Achilles’ Shield" Air Defense Program
The project refers to the multi-layered air and missile defense system Greece plans to develop as part of its broader military modernization framework, known as "Agenda 2030".
Mitsotakis Promises New Measures to Cut Energy Costs for Greek Industry
Mitsotakis had made a similar commitment last October during the annual assembly of Greece’s main business association, when he promised that a package of measures addressing industrial energy costs would be introduced within a few weeks.
Former Greek PM Antonis Samaras Reveals He Was Victim of Illegal Wiretapping in Greece’s Spyware Scandal
Former Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras made a striking revelation in Parliament on Thursday, saying for the first time that he himself had been a target of illegal surveillance.
Aegean Airlines Posts €147.8m Profit, Warns Middle East Crisis May Raise 2026 Costs
The duration and intensity of the crisis in the Middle East are expected to play a decisive role in Aegean Airlines’ performance in 2026, the Greek carrier’s management said while presenting its 2025 financial results on Wednesday.
Middle East Crisis and $100 Oil Raise Concerns Over EU Food Prices
The escalating crisis in the Middle East and the rise of oil prices to around $100 per barrel are expected to increase production costs and potentially push up food prices across the European Union in the coming months.
Greece to Collect Over €2.1 Billion in VAT from Petroleum Products in 2026 as Fuel Prices Rise
Higher global fuel prices, driven by geopolitical tensions and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, are expected to boost Greece’s tax revenues in 2026, particularly from Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products and their derivatives.
Sheikh Tahnoon’s Olive Oil Bet in Greece Faces Mounting Losses
The Greek company, which focuses primarily on the production and sale of olive oil, recorded revenue of approximately €355,000 in 2025.