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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.
Greece Moves Toward Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
Australia was the first country to legislate strict limits on minors’ access to social media.
Prosecutor’s Recommendation in Greece Surveillance Case Reignites Political Tensions
The trial is being heard at the Single-Member Misdemeanor Court of Athens and focuses on an illegal surveillance network linked to Predator, a powerful commercial spyware capable of covertly accessing mobile phones.
Senior Greek Military Officer Detained for Allegedly Passing NATO Intelligence to China
Sources familiar with the case identify the suspect as a 50-year-old wing commander stationed in the coastal area of Kavouri, near Athens.
Court Ruling on Loan Interest Puts Pressure on Greek Banks and Securitisations
There are growing concerns that borrowers may seek retroactive refunds for interest already paid under the previous calculation framework, potentially opening the door to new legal claims.
Greece Tightens Controls on Costly Real Estate Tax Exemptions
According to official data, total tax expenditures amount to €22.88 billion, of which nearly 40% relate to exemptions in capital taxation.
UN Warns Tragedy off Chios Is Not Isolated as Death Toll in Aegean Mounts
Public anger over the incident spilled into the streets on Wednesday evening, when a protest took place at the port of Chios.
Greek Farmers Plan Tractor Protest in Athens Over Unresolved Demands
The decision was taken by members of a nationwide farmers’ coordination committee, who stressed that while the government listened to their concerns, it did not provide concrete solutions.
Libra Group’s George Logothetis Closes Sale of Former Rockefeller Townhouse in Manhattan
The residence is a historic townhouse that was once owned by a member of the Rockefeller family, a pedigree that significantly enhanced its appeal and value.
Post-Deal Performance Raises Questions Over Euronext–ATHEX Share-Swap
Under the terms of the agreement, ATHEX shareholders received 0.05 Euronext shares for each ATHEX share, implying a valuation of €6.75 per ATHEX share.
Greece Opens Parliamentary Debate on Landmark Collective Bargaining Reform
The bill is notable not only for its content but also for the way it was prepared.
Greece Launches National Dialogue on Secondary Education Reform, Keeps University Entrance Exams for Now
According to the Ministry of Education, the reform will be developed through an open, transparent, and participatory process, with no predetermined outcomes.
Greece Overhauls Inheritance Law, Shielding Heirs from Deceased’s Debts
An end to inherited debt for heirs is set to take effect in Greece from September, under a major reform of inheritance law being promoted by the Ministry of Justice.
Evictions in Greece: Why Tenants Are Unlikely to Face Enforcement Before Summer
The reform, which came into force on January 1, introduces a faster mechanism for issuing an order for the return of a leased property when a rental contract has expired.