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Study Finds Greek Lawmaking Lags Behind EU Standards
The average Greek law runs to 54 articles and about 60 pages—more than double the length of the typical EU directive, which averages 25 pages.
Greek Defense Reform Bill Sparks Massive Backlash Among Military NCOs
Many NCOs argue that instead of offering clarity and modernization, the reforms create new uncertainties and reinforce barriers that could restrict their professional prospects.
Superbet Establishes Greek Branch as Part of Wider Expansion Strategy
Recent job postings reveal a drive to attract both managerial and technical talent, with roles spanning media management, customer service leadership, accounting, data analysis, performance marketing and automation.
Few Beneficiaries, Huge Costs: Greece’s Property Tax Breaks Drive Billions in Lost Revenue
Tax exemptions on capital taxation in Greece are emerging as one of the country’s heaviest fiscal burdens, according to official figures in the 2026 state budget recently submitted to Parliament.
OLAF Investigates Alleged Tender Irregularities in Greece’s Digital Governance Projects
In recent days, officials from OLAF, the European Union’s anti-fraud office, carried out on-site inspections at the premises of Information Society S.A. and the General Secretariat for Information Systems in Athens.
Greek Voters Unfazed by Prospect of Hung Parliament, New Survey Shows
A new survey published by Kathimerini offers a detailed picture of how Greek voters view the possibility that the next national election will once again fail to produce a single-party majority.
PureHealth Expands in Europe, but HHG Integration Proves More Complex Than Expected
Only weeks ago, PureHealth completed the acquisition of a 60 percent stake in HHG for €800 million, valuing Greece’s largest private healthcare group at €1.33 billion.
Greek Surveillance Scandal Escalates After Insider Details Orchestrated Cover-Up
During that period, senior government officials, political strategists, prosecutors, journalists, and business figures were placed under surveillance by the National Intelligence Service (EYP), which reports directly to the Prime Minister’s Office.
A Decade of Expanding Tax Breaks in Greece Leaves Vulnerable Citizens Behind
Although some relief measures are designed for low-income or disadvantaged groups, the overall structure skews heavily toward those with substantial assets or access to specialised tax regimes.
A System Flush with Cash - But Savers Get Pennies
At a moment when the Greek economy is showing signs of stabilizing and citizens are seeking safe ways to manage their money, the state of the country’s banking system is raising serious concerns.
Greece Sets New Rules for Golden Visa Investments in Startups
Greece has introduced a new ministerial decision that clarifies the documentation and procedures required for third-country nationals seeking a Golden Visa through investments in start-up companies.
From Paris to Athens: Euronext’s Next Step in Shaping Europe’s Market Future
In late 2024, the Paris-based publishing house Télémaque released “EURONEXT: A European Success Story,” a concise yet substantive chronicle of the modern evolution of the Euronext exchange group.
Guilfoyle’s Piraeus Remarks Triggers Backlash From Beijing and Unease in Athens
Piraeus has unexpectedly emerged as a flashpoint in the sharpening rivalry between the United States and China, after the new U.S. ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, made a series of unusually direct remarks about Chinese investments in the country.
Greece Redefines Investment Entities Under Global Tax Transparency Rules
Greece is preparing a major change to the way it decides which companies count as “investment entities” for international tax-information exchange under the CRS and FATCA systems.
Greece Moves to Exempt Toll Roads from Mandatory Instant Payments
A draft bill from Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance, now open for public consultation, includes a provision that exempts toll-road operators from accepting instant-payment services such as IRIS.
Mass Rallies Across Greece for Anniversary of 1973 Polytechnic Uprising
According to police estimates, approximately 23,000 people participated in the march in Athens.
Greece Tightens Passenger Protection With Tougher Airline Penalties
Cases in which passengers are left waiting at the airport for hours without the meals or accommodation required by law can lead to fines ranging from €500 to €2,000.
Greece’s Food Chain Under Strain: Consumers Pay More as Domestic Production Collapses
The decline in production, combined with greater reliance on imports, has left the country vulnerable to disruptions in global supply chains.
High-Stakes April Summit to Shape Outlook for Greece–Cyprus–Israel Energy Project
The gathering will determine whether the investment interest expressed by the U.S. and Israel will move beyond the exploratory stage and become a binding commitment.
Greece’s Health System Faces Deep Strains Despite Government Optimism, OECD Finds
The public health system continues to suffer from limited access, chronic underfunding and severe shortages in key personnel.
Greek Council of State Probes Missing Surveillance Files in Expanding Surveillance Scandal
EYP informed the court that it could not locate the agency’s 2020 surveillance requests.
Eurostat: Greece’s Average Annual Salary Rises to €18,000 in 2024 - Still Among the Lowest in the EU
The average annual salary in the European Union climbed to €39,800 in 2024, reflecting a 5.2 percent increase from €37,800 in 2023, according to the latest data released by Eurostat.
Greece and Cyprus to Revitalize Power Interconnection Project to Attract Major Investors
Greece and Cyprus have agreed to move swiftly with an update of the financial and technical parameters of their long-delayed electricity interconnection project, a move aimed at attracting new and powerful investors.
Greece Turns the Page on Unemployment with Strongest Job Market in 17 Years
According to the latest report by Greece’s statistical authority, ELSTAT, the employment rate among people aged 20 to 64 reached 71.7 percent in the second quarter of this year—the highest level recorded since before the crisis.
Poll Signals Trouble for Greece’s Ruling Party as Opposition Shifts the Balance
Greece’s ruling party, New Democracy (ND), maintains a steady lead with 24.2% support in the latest RealPolls survey conducted for Protagon on November 9–10 among 1,765 respondents.
How Greece’s Ageing Buildings Are Driving Up Borrowing Costs
The ECB’s latest lending survey shows that companies with a low environmental footprint, or with credible plans for a green transition, are increasingly rewarded with more favorable borrowing terms.
Samaras Breaks Silence with Sharp Attack on Mitsotakis and Hints at New Party
Samaras rejected any suggestion that his rift with Mitsotakis is personal.
Low Declared Incomes Put Greek Freelancers Back Under the Tax Microscope
Despite long-standing concerns, the odds of a thorough tax audit in Greece remain relatively low.
Greece Faces Housing Crunch as Building Permits Plunge and Empty Homes Pile Up
Greece is grappling with a deepening housing shortage, the result of years of subdued construction activity and regulatory upheaval that has complicated the issuing of building permits.
Long-Term LNG Pact and Renewables Push Propel Aktor Energy Toward IPO
Aktor Energy, a newly established subsidiary of Aktor, is rapidly shaping a credible path toward a future listing on the Athens Stock Exchange.
Greece Struggles With High Public Sector Arrears
Greece’s public sector continues to grapple with high levels of unpaid bills, even as total overdue obligations fell slightly in September.