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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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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.
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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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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.
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Politics
New Left leader quits as progressives continue to search for coherence
Alexis Haritsis’s departure from the leadership of small leftist party New Left crystallises a strategic divide that has been simmering across the Greek centre‑left for more than a year.
PM unveils 300 mln support package, pairing economic relief with major defence upgrade
Greece braces for Middle East fallout as polls show ND holding firm despite voter unease
Economy
Strong travel receipts in Jan, balance up 157.6 pct YoY
Greece's travel balance recorded a surplus of 234 million euros in January, compared to 313.2 million euros in December, according to data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG) on Tuesday.
Jan current account deficit at 1.29 bln, goods and services balances improve
Scope leaves 'BBB' rating unchanged, outlook remains positive
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?