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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.
Greek Opinion Poll Signals Volatile Landscape, Rising Discontent and New Challengers
New Democracy maintains a clear lead in Greece’s political landscape, according to a new nationwide opinion poll conducted by MRB and presented on Thursday.
Executives Freed Pending Investigation After Deadly Explosion at Greek Food Plant
The owner of the Greek food manufacturing company Violanta and two senior executives arrested over a deadly factory explosion that killed five female workers were released on Wednesday without restrictions, as prosecutors said the investigation is still ongoing.
More Building Permits, Less Living Space in Greece’s New Housing Market
Despite the fact that the number of building permits has not fallen sharply, a pronounced decline in floor space and building volume shows that new housing projects in Greece are becoming noticeably smaller.
Labour Market Participation: Why Greece Still Lags Behind the EU
Despite steady improvement over the past two decades, Greece continues to rank among the weakest performers in the European Union in terms of labour market participation, exposing long-standing structural problems that persist beneath the surface of recent economic recovery.
Greece Appoints Panel and Art Appraiser to Oversee Valuation of Ministers’ Gifts
The Greek government has turned to an art appraiser to oversee the valuation and management of gifts presented to cabinet ministers and deputy ministers during 2025.
Greece’s Market Rallies on MSCI Upgrade Hopes, but Uncertainty Caps the Upside
The market is expected to trade largely on “scenarios,” with investor sentiment reacting quickly to any signal about the outcome of the consultation or the timeline for implementing an upgrade.
Greece’s 2025 Primary Surplus Seen Exceeding €10 Billion
Greece is set to record a significantly higher primary budget surplus in 2025 than initially indicated by budget execution data, strengthening its public finances and potentially paving the way for additional tax cuts.
Greek Opposition Remains Weak Despite Government Fatigue, Survey Shows
New Democracy remains the leading political force in Greece with 26.9%, according to a nationwide opinion poll conducted by Interview for Politic between January 22 and 26.
Greek Lawyers Call for Repeal of Civil Code Amendment Linked to Minister’s Custody Case
The criticism focuses on changes to Article 1536 of the Civil Code, governing issues of parental custody.
Greek Wiretapping Trial Uncovers New Financial Links to Predator Spyware
The case has attracted scrutiny well beyond Greece because it concerns the use of Predator.
Greece Unveils New Housing Measures Targeting Rents, Short-Term Lets and Public Workers
At the same time, the government is moving to curb the expansion of short-term rentals in urban centers facing acute housing shortages.
Why Thessaly Leads Greece in Fatal Workplace Accidents
Central Macedonia, Greece’s most populous region, recorded the highest number of fatal workplace accidents in absolute terms, with 13 deaths.
Another Crucial Stress Test for the Vertical Gas Corridor at Monday’s Auction, as Pessimism Grows
Despite increased activity at both corporate and political levels aimed at avoiding a repeat of December’s unsuccessful auction, broader international conditions remain unfavorable for risk-taking.
Greece’s Demographic Crisis Deepens as Births Hit Historic Low
Prolonged economic uncertainty, high unemployment among young adults, long working hours, and limited access to affordable childcare and family support policies have all discouraged family formation.
How a Veteran Oil Trader Navigating Sanctions Became the Target of a High-Stakes Fraud
Nils Troost is a Dutch oil trader with more than three decades of experience in the global energy market and the founder of Paramount Energy & Commodities.
Greek Court Hears New Evidence in Predator Spyware Surveillance Trial
The trial over Greece’s wiretapping scandal resumed on Monday at the Single-Member Misdemeanor Court of Athens, shedding further light on the operation of an alleged illegal surveillance network that relied on the Predator spyware and its links to Intellexa and Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP).
The Most Important Speech in Davos — and Why Greece Should Be Paying Attention
At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, the most consequential speech did not come from a leader of a global superpower or a technology executive.
Mitsotakis Signals Conditional Greek Support for Trump’s Gaza Peace Initiative
Greece signalled conditional support for the Peace Council proposed by former US president Donald Trump, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressing that Athens would only participate under strict and clearly defined terms.
Nearly Seven in Ten Greeks Say Country Is on the Wrong Path, Survey Finds
Nearly seven in ten Greeks believe their country is heading in the wrong direction, according to a new nationwide survey that underscores deepening public disillusionment with the political system as a whole.
Greece Sets Framework for Reinvesting Organized Crime Proceeds into Policing
A new joint ministerial decision in Greece sets out how money generated from organized crime cases will be redistributed to strengthen law enforcement.
Kyriakos Pierrakakis Sets Out Eurogroup Priorities Amid Rising Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainty
Referring to his first Eurogroup meeting, Pierrakakis highlighted the swift decision-making process that led to the nomination of Croatian central banker Boris Vujčić for the post of Vice-President of the European Central Bank.
Greece-Israel Defence Cooperation Enters New Phase, Ministers Say
The two sides agreed to intensify cooperation on countering unmanned threats, including drone swarms and unmanned underwater systems, as well as strengthening capabilities in cyber defence.
PASOK Seeks Political Reset Ahead of March Congress
Athens mayor Haris Doukas delivered a pointed critique of PASOK’s current trajectory, warning that the party’s strategy had failed to deliver electoral momentum and that the goal of political leadership was drifting further away.
Greece Activates Emergency Measures Ahead of Severe Storms
A “Red Code” alert—the highest warning level—has been issued for several regions, including parts of southern and central Greece, the Athens metropolitan area, Thessaly, and western Macedonia.
Greece Holds Strong Position Among Europe’s Top Mediterranean Travel Choices
Greece places third among preferred outbound travel destinations in both Germany and Italy, fourth in France and the United Kingdom, and sixth in Spain.
Greek Government Cites Fiscal Limits as Farmers Warn Protests Will Continue
The farmers’ delegation, made up of 31 representatives, presented 14 demands focusing on reducing energy and fuel costs, compensating for lost income and tackling sheep pox, which has severely affected livestock farmers.
Wiretapping Trial Continues Without Key Witnesses in Athens
Instead of witness testimony, the court focused on reading and formally entering documents included in the case file or submitted during the proceedings.