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Government suffers as farmers vow to continue protests
The confrontation between Greek farmers and the government has entered a decisive phase, with both sides hardening their positions as Christmas approaches.
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Industrial turnover up by just 0.3 pct YoY in Oct as manufacturing growth, domestic market slow
Greece’s industrial turnover recorded a marginal rise of 0.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in October, from a strong rebound of 13 percent drop in September, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Thursday.
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Budget continues to outperform in Nov as taxes beat target by 334 mln
The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 12.65 billion euros up to November, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Wednesday.
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Opinion polls suggest dispute with farmers has weakened ND's support
The ongoing dispute between the government and protesting farmers is taking a political toll on the ruling New Democracy party, according to the latest crop of opinion polls.
PM touts strong economy and housing measures but voters focus on everyday worries
PM faces new challenges as public sides with farmers, Tsipras questions recovery
Economy
Government’s growth ambitions meet RRF reality
The government was battered this week by farmers blocking national roads and key infrastructure and from its own parliamentary group, which questioned openly the administration’s approach, the Eurogroup’s unanimous election of Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis as its president for the next two and half years was a welcome development for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at least on the public relations front.
Disposable income rises in Q2, saving rate stays negative at -3 pct
Wages index growth slows to 7.4 pct YoY in Q3
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