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PM addresses internal anxieties in party as polls indicate public is increasingly sceptical
As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis tries to restore the mood in his party, new opinion polls show that roughly seven in 10 Greeks want a change of government and two new political formations - those of Alexis Tsipras and Maria Karystianou - show potential support above 20%.
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Trade deficit narrowed by 30.5 pct YoY in Mar, down 7.2 pct in Q1
Greece’s trade deficit fell sharply in March with a 30.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) drop, after a jump of 14.3 percent in February, according to data released by ELSTAT on Friday.
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CPI at 5.4 pct YoY in April - highest since early 2023
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated significantly in April with a rise of 5.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 3.9 percent in the previous month, according to the data released on Friday by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
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Eurobank net profit rose to 331 mln in Q1, commission income jumps 20 pct YoY
Eurobank posted a net profit of 331 million euros in Q1 2026, from 314 million euros a year earlier, up by 5.3 percent year-on-year (YoY).
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Podcast - Shockwaves from the Gulf: What the Iran war means for Greece
The war in Iran is sending economic and energy shockwaves far beyond the Middle East, and Greece is no exception. Rising oil and gas prices, renewed inflation pressures, and uncertainty in global energy markets are already shaping the country’s outlook.
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PM banks on constitutional reform agenda to smooth ND divisions ahead of congress
As preparations continue for the New Democracy party congress next week, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis hopes that a meeting of his parliamentary group will provide an outlet for the mounting criticism of his leadership. The prime minister plans to use a debate on constitutional reform to refocus the party’s energies and restore unity ahead of elections.
PM seeks diplomatic initiative in Middle East as PASOK looks for momentum at home
ND moves to contain demands for parliamentary scrutiny as polls show opposition in flux
Economy
BoG outlines factors hampering affordability in Greek housing market
The Bank of Greece, in its latest financial stability report, examines the housing market and the factors shaping trends in recent years.
Trade deficit widens by 14.3 pct YoY in Feb as exports face challenges
BoG sees Greek growth resilience, highlights global risks
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?