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Air traffic blackout and trimming of university registers open new fronts for government
The government's political opponents, but also aviation experts, are calling on the centre-right administration to take action regarding Sunday's outage of Greece's air traffic control systems. The authorities are under pressure to find out why the blackout occurred but also to urgently upgrade civil aviation infrastructure and technological capability to ensure that Greek skies are safe.
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PM’s silence on legality of Maduro’s capture sparks widespread opposition criticism
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US has opened up new faultlines in Greek politics, particularly after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis chose to sidestep questions about the legality of the actions ordered by Donald Trump.
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Households drive Nov deposits rise as total reaches 207 bln
The Greek banking system’s private sector deposits rebounded in November, with a net rise of 1.03 billion euros, after a drop of 2.14 billion euros in October, according to the latest Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Friday.
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Credit expansion still solid in Nov as it rises by 7.2 pct YoY
The credit expansion in the Greek private sector remained strong though it slightly moderated in November, rising by 7.2 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 7.8 percent the previous month, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Friday showed.
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Government faces balancing act in 2026 as rivals gather for looming elections
Greece enters 2026 with a government facing a crowded agenda of fiscal manoeuvres, social unrest, and reform deadlines. The optimism of recent growth figures is tempered by the reality of financing needs, debt repayments, and simmering discontent in the streets.
PASOK resists invitation to discuss watchdog appointments, citing ND's questionable record
PM tries to isolate protesting farmers, dismisses talk of reshuffle
Economy
Unemployment rate falls to 8.2 pct in Nov, lowest since 2008
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate had a modest drop in November to 8.2 percent, from 8.6 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.
Manufacturing continues to expand in Dec as PMI sees minor rise
Retail sales rebound with 5.3 pct YoY rise in Oct
Society
EBRD reports highlights demographic headwinds Greece has to navigate
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Transition Report 2025-26, "Brave Old World," identifies Greece as a rapidly ageing economy facing mounting demographic challenges, necessitating bold policy responses centered on extending working lives, boosting productivity through technology, and facilitating targeted labor mobility.
OECD report highlights stark contrasts in health system
Greece’s 14–29s: Ambitious, anxious and lacking trust
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Podcast - Tax cuts and balancing acts: Greece's 2026 budget
Greece's 2026 budget was voted through Parliament on Tuesday, just ahead of the Christmas break. It contained some gifts for Greek taxpayers as it includes the tax cuts worth 1.2 billion euros that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had announced earlier in the year.
Podcast - Main character energy: Greece vies for leading fossil fuel role
15% Uncertainty: Greece, Europe and the tariff shockwave