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Government dismisses early elections as opposition call foul on rule of law debate schedule
The message from the PM’s office is that early elections are off the table as long as the government is confronting the Middle East crisis and stabilising the economy at home.
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ND mounts counter‑offensive after PASOK congress but keeps focus on inflation
The political temperature rose sharply in the aftermath of PASOK’s congress, with New Democracy launching a coordinated counter‑offensive aimed at undermining the party’s renewed sense of unity and ambition.
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Unemployment edges up to 8.5 pct in Feb
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate edged up to 8.5 percent in February, from an upwards revised 7.9 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Wednesday.
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PMI stable in March as war starts affecting business and confidence
Greece’s manufacturing PMI was stable in March at 54.5 points, from 54.4 points in the previous month, S&P Global data showed on Wednesday.
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Strong rise in food sales pushes 7 pct YoY increase in Jan retail
The growth of Greece’s retail sales jumped by 7 percent year-on-year (YoY) in January, after a rise of 6.4 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Tuesday.
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Politics
Athens balancing diplomacy and defence amid Middle East turmoil
The escalating conflict environment in the Middle East - with Iran and the Gulf at its centre, as well as its indirect spillover into other active fronts such as the Russia–Ukraine war - is creating a dense and increasingly difficult set of challenges for Greece.
PASOK battles for political space as Tsipras edges closer to launch
ND tries to play down resurfacing of Predator as PASOK seeks to recast itself
Economy
Economic sentiment declines in March, consumer confidence at lowest since 2022
Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) deteriorated in March, with the index at 106.8 points, from 107.6 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Monday.
PPI drop moderates to 1.7 pct YoY in Feb, driven by energy
Greece braces for price shockwaves from Iran amid weakening purchasing power
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?