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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.
Greek Farmers Enter 2026 in Open Confrontation, with January 4 Set to Decide the Next Phase
The beginning of 2026 has found Greece’s countryside not in seasonal calm but in a state of confrontation.
Greece Heads Into 2026 Confronting the Strains of Tourism Success
Problems related to water supply, waste collection, wastewater treatment, port capacity, electricity networks, parking and traffic congestion emerged not only in traditionally popular destinations but also in areas that until recently had been considered less crowded.
No Sugar or Fat Tax: Greece Rules Out Health Levy on Food in 2026
Across the EU, taxes on high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) products are currently applied in 12 member states, while taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages have been introduced in 108 countries worldwide, according to data from the World Health Organization.
Greece Enters 2026 with €39 Billion Cash Buffer, Prioritising Debt Stability
y. Authorities plan to continue generating primary surpluses while steadily reducing the debt-to-GDP ratio, which is expected to fall to around 138% in 2026 from levels above 200% in 2020.
Paulson’s 2025 Playbook: Winning in the U.S., Misjudging the Greek Market
Despite retaining a sizeable strategic stake and publicly reiterating its confidence in the bank’s management and long-term prospects, subsequent market developments did not support the decision to scale back exposure.
Athens Overheats as Greece’s Economy Becomes Dangerously Centralised
For readers unfamiliar with Greece, the scale of economic concentration in and around Athens may come as a surprise.
Eastern and Northern Europe Emerge as Steady Contributors to Greece’s Tourism Income
Travelers from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Sweden, Poland and Romania significantly increased their average spending, posting a year-on-year rise of 23%.
Scandals Set the Context as Greece’s Cabinet Debates Anti-Corruption Reforms
At the centre of the Cabinet’s discussions was a proposal to introduce a nationwide digital system for monitoring corruption cases.
New Rules for Horse-Drawn Carriages Put a Greek Island’s Way of Life Under Strain
Under the new regulation, permits for animal-drawn vehicles will be issued by local municipalities and will specify precisely where each vehicle is allowed to operate.
Greece Tightens Rules on .gr and .ελ Domain Names
Greece is introducing a new regulatory framework that changes how national domain names ending in .gr and .ελ are registered, monitored and, in some cases, withdrawn.
Binance Establishes Holding Company in Greece
According to corporate records, Binance Holdings (IE) Limited has incorporated a new wholly owned entity in Greece under the name Binary Greece.
Greece’s international investment position deteriorates instead of improving
The figures show that Greece’s net external liabilities increased by €13.4 billion compared with the end of 2024, reaching €338.9 billion.
Greek Government Accused of Targeting Rail Disaster Victims Through Tax Audit
Karystianou said the association’s finances are fully transparent and stressed that she has consistently supported the public disclosure of all financial data.