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Greece Eyes Electoral Overhaul to Include Diaspora MPs
The reform is part of a broader legislative package that will also introduce postal voting in national elections, following its use in the most recent European elections.
Greek Defence Minister Questions Government Control Over Top Judicial Appointments
"Can we really continue to defend the idea that the leadership of the judiciary should be chosen by whichever government happens to be in power?"
Athens Short-Term Rental Market Holds Its Edge Amid Regulatory Constraints
The income gap of at least €200 per month continues to serve as a strong incentive for owners to keep their properties in the short-term rental market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Greece Rolls Out AI-Enabled Traffic Cameras to Improve Road Safety
The Greek system will initially rely on two separate camera networks.
Greek Government Defends Custody Law Amid Minister’s Personal Dispute
Greek opposition parties have criticised the government.
Greece Targets Higher Minimum Wage as Inflation Pressures Persist
In recent years, the minimum wage in Greece has risen steadily.
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.
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.
Greek Regulator Warns «Finfluencers» Over Transparency and Legal Responsibility
Influencers were also urged to verify the legitimacy of the companies, platforms or applications they promote.
New Greek Regulation Targets Living Conditions of Seasonal Tourism Workers
Inspections are carried out by the competent tourism authorities.
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.