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Pierrakakis Warns Energy Crisis Duration Will Shape Europe’s Economic Outlook
Pierrakakis said the European economic outlook is deteriorating, with growth forecasts being revised downward and inflation expectations moving higher.
Scandals Are Engulfing Greece’s Government as Pressure Mounts on Prime Minister Mitsotakis
At the center of the turmoil is a mounting sense that Mitsotakis has become politically captive to events.
Greek Government Backs Deputy Minister Amid Degree Row
Lazaridis has denied wrongdoing and insisted he was lawfully appointed under the looser rules governing political hires at the time.
Greece Unveils Sweeping Cannabis Market Overhaul During Easter Holiday Weekend
Critics say the timing of the announcement suggests an attempt to avoid public debate over reforms with major implications.
Greece Eyes Autumn Elections as Mitsotakis Rules Out Early Summer Vote
According to information, there is a widespread belief that the administration will not complete its four-year mandate.
Greece’s External Debt Position Remains a Weak Spot Despite Economic Growth
At the end of 2025, Greece owed foreign investors and lenders far more than Greek investors owned abroad.
Poll Shows Declining Support for Greece’s Government Amid Rising Public Dissatisfaction
According to the poll, New Democracy stands at 23.8%, down from 25.1% in March, returning to levels seen before the outbreak of the war that had temporarily boosted government support.
Greek Scandal Fallout Drives Mitsotakis to Propose Minister-MP Ban
Mitsotakis framed the proposal as part of a broader effort to modernize Greece’s political system and tackle what he described as entrenched state dysfunction.
Greek Industry Says Energy Cost Measures Fall Short
Industry representatives argue that the main problem remains the price of industrial electricity, and most of the announced measures do not directly reduce that cost.
New Greek Rules Reshape Military Service Deferments for Overseas Residents
The new framework focuses primarily on proving and maintaining permanent resident abroad status, which is the key requirement for receiving a military service deferment.
How Much Support Can the Greek Budget Afford Amid the Middle East Crisis
The first measures announced to address the initial impact of the crisis, mainly related to fuel prices, are estimated to cost around €300 million.
Stelios Foundation Donation to Boost Pay for Greek Island Doctors
The funds will come entirely from the private donation and will not affect the state budget.
Audit Flags Major Issues in Long-Delayed Accounts of Greek Steel Company
The auditor also pointed to significant accounting issues that materially affected the financial statements.
Allwyn to Renovate Greece’s Metaxa Cancer Hospital Under New Public–Private Partnership
The initiative is part of Allwyn Care, the company’s new long-term social responsibility program focused on healthcare, which the company describes as a central pillar of its corporate social strategy.
Former Greek PM Samaras Confronts Mitsotakis in Parliament Over Predator Spyware Scandal
He referred to ongoing scandals, including the OPEKEPE agricultural subsidy investigation and the wiretapping affair that has dominated Greek politics in recent years.
Natural Gas Dependence Leaves Greece Exposed to Global Energy Shocks
Greece’s heavy reliance on natural gas for electricity generation is making the country increasingly vulnerable to global energy crises, particularly at a time when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are threatening to disrupt the global energy market.
EU Subsidy Investigation Shakes Greek Government
The first two case files related to the OPEKEPE investigation are expected to be formally forwarded to the Greek Parliament on April 3, 2026.
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.
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.
Greece Starts Tax Filing Season with New Pre-Filled Returns
The first payment will be due on July 31, 2026, and the last on February 26, 2027.