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OPEKEPE inquiry sparks new political clash as despondent public looks on
The parliamentary inquiry into the OPEKEPE farming subsidy scandal has been thrown into turmoil, with the government being accused by the opposition of ensuring that a key witness Giorgos Xylouris – a Cretan farmer and former New Democracy member nicknamed “Frappé” - will not testify.
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US-China port spat gives Athens taste of diplomatic challenges ahead
The Chinese embassy in Athens has issued a pointed rebuke to comments by the US ambassador about the ownership of Piraeus port, highlighting the risks posed by the Greek government’s growing alignment with Washington.
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Final 2026 budget foresees stable growth and strong tax performance
The Finance Ministry tabled in Parliament on Thursday the final budget for 2026, which sees growth slightly accelerating, a strong fiscal performance and a downward trajectory for the debt-to-GDP ratio
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Industrial turnover jumps by 13.4 pct YoY in Sep for first rise since Jan
Greece’s industrial turnover recorded a strong rebound in September, with a jump of 13.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), from a 1.5 percent drop in August, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Thursday.
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Current account deficit improves significantly in 9M, falling to 7 bln
Greece’s current account recorded a deficit of 408.8 million euros in September, from a surplus of 1.1 billion euros in August, Bank of Greece (BoG) data released on Thursday showed.
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Podcast - Main character energy: Greece vies for leading fossil fuel role
Greece is trying to secure a central role in the global energy game. In this episode of *The Agora*, we explore how a flurry of recent deals is positioning the country as a key player in the transatlantic energy landscape.
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Government outlines plans for rival port to Piraeus in strategic partnership with US
Greece’s strategic alignment with the US came one step closer with the announcement of plans to upgrade the port of Elefsina, west of Athens, as a rival to the COSCO-owned port of Piraeus.
Mitsotakis dismisses poll speculation, promises swift housing relief and rural support
PM focusses on long game as opposition faces crucial period
Economy
EC autumn forecasts project stable growth and fiscal outlook
The European Commission published on Monday the latest autumn forecasts, in which the outlook for Greece remains broadly unchanged, while the effects of the conclusion of the RRF are captured further into the forecast horizon.
Budget underspend carries on in Oct as taxes continue to outperform
Fitch rating upgrade concludes another successful year for GGBs
Society
OECD report highlights stark contrasts in health system
According to the OECD’s latest Health at a Glance 2025 report, the country achieves relatively strong health outcomes despite spending less than many of its peers. But beneath the surface, troubling cracks are widening, especially in access, quality, and long-term care.
Greece’s 14–29s: Ambitious, anxious and lacking trust
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Survey charting young voters presents diverse fractures and politics
Agora
15% Uncertainty: Greece, Europe and the tariff shockwave
Over the past year the United States has reset its trade stance through a series of executive tariff moves and a high profile EU–US framework that established a 15 percent baseline levy.
Summit of transactions – Erdogan and Trump
Podcast - DETH and taxes: The only things certain in Greek politics