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ND tries to play down resurfacing of Predator as PASOK seeks to recast itself
The government is on the defensive over Predatorgate following the recent developments, while the PASOK leadership determined to use its three‑day congress this weekend as the launchpad for a credible bid for office.
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Tempe and Predatorgate court cases bring government scandals back to fore
Two of the darkest episodes of the Mitsotakis administration, the deadly Tempe rail crash and the Predator spyware scandal, have returned to haunt the government as court proceedings cast doubt on its commitment to justice and transparency.
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Building activity moderated in Dec, dropped by 2.6 pct in 2025
Building activity moderated in December, with a rise of 0.9 percent year-on-year, after an increase of 9.9 percent YoY seen in November, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Friday.
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Lending to corporations keeps annual credit growth steady at 7.4 pct in Feb
Credit expansion in the Greek private sector remained strong in February, rising by 7.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 7.6 percent the previous month, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Thursday showed.
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Deposits continue to slide in Feb, falling to 207.52 bln
Private sector deposits recorded a further drop during February, with a net outflow of 445 million euros, after a drop of 5.18 billion euros in January, according to the latest Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Thursday.
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Politics
Greece positions itself as a pillar of European and NATO security
The recent escalation in the Middle East and Greece’s rapid operational response have renewed attention on the European Union’s mutual defence framework, while simultaneously highlighting Athens’s strategic role within both NATO and the broader regional security architecture.
New Left leader quits as progressives continue to search for coherence
PM unveils 300 mln support package, pairing economic relief with major defence upgrade
Economy
Significant underspend and tame taxes lead to primary surplus of 2.99 bln in Feb
The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 2.99 billion euros for February 2026, compared to a surplus of 2.8 billion euros a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Thursday.
Strong travel receipts in Jan, balance up 157.6 pct YoY
Jan current account deficit at 1.29 bln, goods and services balances improve
Society
Greeks on AI: Interest, anxiety and a desire to "remain human"
Artificial intelligence may be reshaping global debates, but until now we have known surprisingly little about how Greeks themselves perceive this fast‑moving technology.
EBRD reports highlights demographic headwinds Greece has to navigate
OECD report highlights stark contrasts in health system
Agora
Energy crisis puts squeeze on Greek fiscal policy
With the prospect of adverse scenarios in the US–Iran conflict now entering the mainstream — three weeks into the war, with no obvious off‑ramp and energy markets on edge — the Greek government finds itself back at the drawing board.
Podcast - Kaisariani photos: Why Greece’s past is present
Is the Greek green transition running out of power?