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Fed official Steven Miran praises Greece’s post-crisis turnaround
In his remarks, Dr Miran said Greece’s emergence from the deep crisis that began in 2009 was the result of difficult but necessary reforms.
Greece’s Market Regulator Selects Ernst & Young for High-Profile Crypto Supervision Mandate
The assignment followed a competitive process in which major international audit and consulting firms were invited to submit technical and financial proposals.
S&P to Earn Up to €3.3 Million from Greece Linked to Bond Issuance Volume
Under the decision, the Greek government will pay S&P a fixed base fee of €59,500 for the year.
Predator Spyware Case Exposes Public - Private Nexus in Greek Surveillance Program
According to Triantafyllou, Predator was formally integrated into Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) by 2021.
Report Blames Outdated Systems for Athens Airspace Blackout That Disrupted European Flights
The findings of a special committee investigating the blackout of the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) were submitted on Tuesday to Greece’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Dimas.
Greek Farmers Dismiss Government Message, Prepare to Step Up Protests
Following the meeting, Mitsotakis described the discussion as “substantive and sincere,” announcing additional support measures while drawing a firm line against continued disruptions.
Greece Overhauls Disclosure Rules for Smaller Public Securities Offerings
The reform brings Greek law into line with recent European regulations and sees Greece adopt a framework similar to those already applied in other EU markets.
Fund Managers Take Lion’s Share of Greece’s Heavily Oversubscribed Bond Issue
Investor appetite proved exceptionally strong, with total demand exceeding €49.5 billion, implying an oversubscription ratio of around 12.4 times.
New Advisory Firm Launched in Greece with Cross-Border Greek and Canadian Backing
The company’s shareholding structure allocates 50% to Damien Edward Reynolds, 30% to Emma Fairhurst, and 20% to Markos Mamakos.
Agriculture Emerges as One of Greece’s Deadliest Work Sectors
Of the 201 fatal workplace accidents recorded in 2025, 48 occurred in agriculture, livestock farming, fishing and forestry.
Greece Codifies the Rules of Undercover Policing - and Tests the Limits of Judicial Oversight
Greek authorities argue that surveillance and technical monitoring alone are often insufficient to dismantle tightly knit criminal or terrorist networks.
Which Households Will Now Be Classified as Energy Poor in Greece
One of the most notable changes is the explicit inclusion of cooling needs in the definition of energy poverty.
New Data Show Growing Divide Between Public and Private Pensions in Greece
The gap between newly awarded public- and private-sector pensions in Greece is continuing to widen, according to official figures from the country’s pension monitoring system, known as the Helios report.
Spetses: A Historic Island at the Center of a Modern Dispute
Spetses is a small historic island in the Saronic Gulf, off the eastern coast of the Peloponnese, near the Argolic Peninsula and the entrance to the Argolic Gulf.
Greece Overhauls Electricity Excise Duty Exemptions for Energy-Intensive Industry
A new regulatory framework governing the exemption of electricity from excise duty for specific industrial uses has entered into force in Greece, following its publication in the official government gazette.
Cypriot Government Under Pressure After Controversial Video Sparks Transparency Concerns
Athens and several European capitals are closely following the political turbulence that erupted in Cyprus on Thursday after the circulation of a video whose authenticity remains under scrutiny.
Dynamic Electricity Pricing Nears Launch in Greece, but Metering Challenges Persist
Greece’s electricity market is approaching a major operational test as the country moves closer to the mandatory introduction of dynamic electricity pricing.
Greek Farmers Escalate Protests After Government Support Package Falls Short
Greek farmers escalated nationwide protests on Wednesday, only hours after the government announced a new package of measures aimed at supporting the country’s primary sector.
Greek MEP Expelled from Leftist Party Refuses to Give Up European Parliament Seat
Nicolas Farandouris, an MEP elected with Greece’s leftist party SYRIZA, said he will continue his work in the European Parliament despite being expelled on Wednesday by party leader Sokratis Famellos.
Gold and Sovereign Prices Hit Record Highs Amid Escalating Global Uncertainty
Gold and gold sovereigns have surged to new historic highs, as growing international uncertainty and geopolitical tensions drive investors toward traditional safe-haven assets.
Greek Farmers Escalate Protests, Prepare Nationwide Road Blockades
Greek farmers have moved to intensify their nationwide protests after a countrywide conference held on Sunday in Malgara, in northern Greece.
Greek PM Mitsotakis Under Fire for Refusing to Comment on Legality of U.S. Action in Venezuela
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has sparked a political storm at home after commenting on developments in Venezuela following a U.S. operation that led to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro.
Greece’s Air Traffic Disruption Exposes Chronic Underfunding of Safety-Critical Systems
A major disruption to air traffic on Sunday, triggered by a malfunction in radio frequencies at Greece’s air traffic control system, has exposed a problem that extends far beyond a single technical failure.
How a Greek Company Is Exploiting the JPMorgan Brand to Mislead Legitimate Businesses
JP Morgan SE’s Athens Branch has published its financial statements for 2024, offering a snapshot of the robust performance of the European arm of the US banking giant.
Sanctions, Tankers and Power Shifts: Why Venezuela’s Shift in Power Alarms Dark Fleet Operators
What is emerging could soon become a landscape of strict oversight.
Greece Braces for Escalation as Farmers Weigh Tractor March on Athens
Farmers are considering expanding road closures beyond the main national highway, which has already been shut for 34 days in parts of the country.
Greece’s Startup Ecosystem Attracts Global Capital, Led by US Investors
According to research by Found.ation, investors based in the United States accounted for the largest share of funding, contributing 33% of total capital deployed in Greek startups.
Greece Introduces New Regulatory Framework for Luxury Glamping
Greece aims to position glamping as a clearly defined, high-quality tourism product that aligns luxury with sustainability.
Greece’s Economic Rebound Masks Deepening External Imbalances
Greece’s long-standing structural weaknesses have persisted, leaving the economy vulnerable to shifts in global financial conditions.
Sharp Rise in Migrant Arrivals to Greece via Libya
Greece has recorded a dramatic surge in migrant arrivals via Libya in 2025, highlighting a growing shift in Mediterranean migration routes toward the country’s southernmost regions.
Cyclades Mayors Call for Ban on Large-Scale Tourism Projects
In a joint decision, the island leaders warn that these projects are not genuinely productive in economic terms.