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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.
Greece’s Energy Market Enters a New Phase of Consolidation
Greece’s energy market is entering a decisive phase of restructuring, marked by accelerating consolidation and the arrival of new players that are reshaping competitive dynamics.
Rising Construction Costs and Labour Gaps Threaten Greece’s Housing Plans
The Greek government is pinning its hopes for easing the country’s housing shortage on a revival of construction activity and a faster pace of renovations to ageing buildings.
Greece Weighs Advance Tax Rulings to Boost Certainty for Investors
The Greek government is exploring the introduction of preliminary tax decisions, widely known internationally as Advance Tax Rulings (ATRs), as part of a broader effort to enhance tax certainty and predictability for businesses.
Greece’s Wiretapping Trial Enters Critical Phase as Court Orders Deeper Scrutiny
At the centre of recent proceedings was the testimony of investigative journalist Tasos Telloglou, a senior reporter with Inside Story and Greece’s ANT1 television network.
How Much Money Third - Country Nationals Must Have to Enter and Stay in Greece
Travelers entering Greece with a national visa are exempt from these rules.
International Demand Pushes Greek Holiday Home Purchases to New Highs in 2025
Foreign buyers showed a clear preference in 2025 for mid-range holiday homes in Greece, with an average purchase value of €450,000.
Greek Political Party Expels MEP After Reported Attack on Reporter
A political storm has erupted in Greece after Nikos Pappas, a Member of the European Parliament representing the left-wing opposition party SYRIZA, was expelled from the party following an alleged physical assault on a journalist in Strasbourg.
Farmers’ Unrest and Economic Pressures Dent Greek Government’s Standing in New Polls
New Democracy remains clearly ahead, but its support slips by one percentage point compared with the previous Pulse poll.
Greek Prosecutor Urges Convictions of All Defendants in Golden Dawn Appeal Case
The case concerns the formation and operation of a criminal organization, the murder of anti-fascist musician Pavlos Fyssas in 2013, and a violent attack on Egyptian fishermen.
Greece Approves 2026 Budget Following Heated Debate on Farming and Corruption
The approval came after a marathon parliamentary debate that began on Friday afternoon and concluded shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
How the Greek Debt Crisis Changed the IMF’s Approach to Fiscal Policy
The report acknowledges improvements in the IMF’s analytical toolkit, particularly in debt sustainability analysis and in the monitoring of liquidity risks. However, it also identifies persistent weaknesses.
Greece’s Business Groups Warn of Economic Impact from Ongoing Farmers’ Protests
Earlier on Monday, Tsiaras presented what he called the government’s response to farmers’ demands, without outlining specific measures.
No Work After Retirement for Greek Auditors, Legal Opinion Clarifies
he Council concluded that retirement from the primary insurance system results, by operation of law, in the cessation of professional activity.
Greek Public Opinion Turns More Pessimistic on Country’s Direction in 2025
Looking ahead to the new year, insecurity is the most prevalent emotion, cited by 37.1% of respondents.
Subsidies, Energy Prices, and Disease Control at Center of Greek Farmers’ Demands
Among their key requests are measures to reduce costs, including tax-free diesel fuel, a cap on agricultural electricity prices, subsidies for farming inputs, and the removal of value-added tax on essential supplies.
Long Hours, Low Returns: The Structural Paradox of Greece’s Labor Market
Workers in Greece are employed for almost 40 hours per week, productivity reaches only about 60% of the European average.
Greece’s Shadow Economy Still Looms Large Despite Digital Tax Reform Plans
Tax evasion remains a structural problem for the Greek economy.
New Key Witnesses Emerge in Greece’s Predator Spyware Trial
Among the witnesses called to testify on December 17 are individuals closely connected to Intellexa’s operations.