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Greece, US Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in White House Talks
Economic cooperation featured prominently on the agenda, particularly in the areas of trade, investment and energy.
Greece Moves to Clamp Down on Illegal Gambling With Sweeping New Law
At the centre of the plan is a redesign of how the state prevents, detects and suppresses illegal gaming.
Eurobank Targets Sustained Profit Growth Through 2028 Under New Business Plan
Management expects EPS to grow at an average annual rate of around 10% over the 2026–2028 period, broadly in line with growth in the Group’s net profits.
Greece convicts spyware figures in ‘Predatorgate’ scandal, marking rare accountability for surveillance abuses
Reacting to the decision, Rebecca White, a Security Lab Researcher at Amnesty International, said the convictions mark a long-overdue step toward accountability.
Greece’s Tourism Earnings Hit All-Time High in 2025, Bank of Greece Data Show
A key driver of the record performance was the continued strengthening of Greece’s presence in major European source markets.
Greece to Purchase Authenticated Photos of 1944 Nazi Mass Execution
Greek authorities have officially confirmed the authenticity of rare photographs documenting the 1944 execution of 200 Greek communists by Nazi forces in Athens.
Greece Introduces New System for Complaints Against Tourism Businesses
Greece’s Ministry of Tourism has launched a new complaints framework allowing tourists and consumers to report breaches of tourism laws or substandard services, either anonymously or by name.
CrediaBank Sets Out Legal Framework for €300m Capital Increase Ahead of March Vote
According to the draft, the Board considers the potential exclusion of pre-emption rights to be justified and in the best interests of the bank under current market conditions.
Euronext Establishes Technology Subsidiary in Athens, Signaling Strategic Hub Role
The newly established company, Euronext Technologies Greece, is headquartered in the Athens Stock Exchange building and was incorporated with share capital of €25,000.
Greek Public Debt Falls to €362.8 Billion on Early Loan Repayments
Public debt in Greece declined by €2.15 billion in absolute terms by the end of 2025, falling to €362.8 billion from €364.95 billion at the end of 2024.
Poll Shows Greeks Want Change, Yet Political Landscape Remains Unsettled
Greek society appears to be at a critical juncture, caught between widespread dissatisfaction with the current government and the absence of a convincing political alternative.
Greek Authorities Face Scrutiny at Strasbourg Court Over Opposition Leader Surveillance
When the ECtHR decided to give priority treatment to Androulakis’ application, it addressed two preliminary questions to the Greek government.
Greek Court to Deliver Verdict in Landmark Spyware Wiretapping Case
The evidentiary proceedings formally ended after the completion of closing arguments by the prosecution and the defense.
Capital Increase at CrediaBank Could Reshape Public - Private Balance
The key issue, however, lies in how the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations (HCAP), widely known as the Greek “Superfund,” will position itself following the capital increase.
ATHEX Misses Full Upside of Market Rally Amid Euronext Acquisition Expenses
Today, Hellenic Exchanges SA, the operator of Greece’s capital markets, is releasing its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and for the full year.
Theon International Hits Record Orders in FY2025, but Cost Pressures Begin to Surface
Beyond the robust headline numbers, the results reveal several areas that merit closer attention from international investors.
Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler, Pioneering Historian and First Woman Rector of the Sorbonne, Dies
She was born in Athens on August 29, 1926, to parents of Asia Minor origin.
Poll Highlights Weak Opposition and Fragmentation in Greece
When results are recalculated based on valid votes, New Democracy reaches 30.1%, while PASOK rises to 13.2%, confirming a wide gap between the two parties.
Greece Bets on Offshore Gas as Chevron Expands Eastern Mediterranean Presence
The agreements were signed on Monday through four Dutch subsidiaries of Chevron in partnership with HELLENiQ ENERGY.
Chevron Moves Deeper Into Eastern Mediterranean With New Greek Offshore Blocks
The four contracts linked to Chevron’s exploration plans have already been cleared by Greece’s Court of Audit and are now entering the parliamentary ratification process.
More.gr Links Executive Incentives to New Investor Deal by End-2028
The plan is formally outlined in a resolution adopted by the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting.
Backchannel Diplomacy: Trump Envoys Quietly Active in Greece
According to converging information from Athens and Washington reported by the Greek daily To Vima, Richard Grenell—one of Trump’s closest foreign policy advisers and a presidential special envoy—was recently in Athens on a private visit.
Greece Tightens Oversight of Rental Market
A major change takes effect from April 1, as rent payments in Greece must be made exclusively through bank accounts.
U.S. Whistleblower Program Raises Stakes for Greece-Linked Sanctions Violations
The U.S. Treasury’s FinCEN has launched a new whistleblower portal to confidentially report fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations.
What Athens Hopes to Gain from Today’s Summit in Ankara
In addition to the two leaders and their foreign ministers, nine Greek cabinet members will participate in the council, reflecting the broad range of sectors covered by bilateral cooperation.
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.
Greek Exports Show Resilience in 2025 Despite Global Trade Turmoil
Growth was supported by improved performance in six of the country’s nine main export sectors.
Deal Activity in Greece Surges as Transaction Value Triples in 2025
The total value of deals reached €20.6 billion, almost triple the €7 billion recorded in 2024, while the number of transactions rose by 55% to 183, compared with 118 the previous year.