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Government and opposition clash over NATO summit outcomes
The Ankara NATO summit has produced sharply divergent readings in Athens, with the government presenting PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis's performance as a firm defence of national interests and the opposition arguing it exposed the failure of Greece's "calm waters" approach toward Turkey.
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Greece measured on Turkey’s F‑35 hopes as it highlights enduring security concerns at NATO summit
From Greece’s perspective, the NATO Summit in Ankara that concluded on Wednesday delivered a mixed but strategically important outcome.
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CPI decelerates to 4.4% YoY in June, housing costs up 10.6%
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth modestly decelerated in June with a rise of 4.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 5.2 percent in the previous month, according to the data released on Thursday by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
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Fuels continue to propel drop in trade deficit as May sees 15.7% YoY decline
Greece’s trade deficit continued its sharp decline in May with a 15.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) drop, after a fall of 25.2 percent in April, according to data released by ELSTAT on Wednesday.
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Podcast - Party time: Greek politics in flux ahead of next elections
Greece’s political landscape is shifting at remarkable speed. Alexis Tsipras’s new party, ELAS, has upended the opposition, destabilised SYRIZA, rattled PASOK, and pushed New Democracy into full campaign mode. With voters frustrated, trust low, and new actors entering the scene, the run‑up to the next elections is proving unusually volatile.
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Politics
Officials downplay significance of Trump F-35 signal to Turkey amid fears of softer US sanctions
Greek officials have pushed back against the suggestion that US President Donald Trump plans to lift sanctions on Turkey allowing it to return to the F-35 procurement programme, in response to hints dropped by the president at the NATO summit in Ankara.
Samaras escalates row with PM as ELAS tries to build credibility
Government refocuses on "Law and Order" message as Dokos prank exposes vulnerabilities
Economy
Pension policy U-turn highlights government’s election concerns
There are increasing signs that the upcoming elections are playing a dominant role in the Greek government’s decision‑making process, and last week’s decision to scrap an intervention on bereavement support (known in Greece as “widows’ pensions”) sends a strong signal that the prospect of calling snap polls after the summer is not a remote possibility.
Jobs in tourism push May hiring balance upwards
PBO sees resilience in economy, revises growth outlook slightly down
Society
Trust levels fall again as public perceptions trail economic progress
Trust in public institutions in Greece has continued to weaken, despite notable improvements in economic performance, administrative modernisation and public integrity frameworks.
Multiple facets of inequality in Greece: a decade of divergence between data and daily life
Greeks on AI: Interest, anxiety and a desire to "remain human"
Agora
Podcast - Brain Drain or Brain Regain? Understanding Greece’s Talent Flows
Greece says it is entering a new era of “brain regain”. Government programmes like Rebrain Greece are touring European capitals, employers are hiring, and the economy is finally growing again. But is the tide really turning?
The "King of the North" seeking to heal a fractured kingdom
How inflation has reshaped Greek household spending