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PM, sector leaders make it clear energy security is country's top transition priority
At a moment when the Strait of Hormuz is reshaping global energy markets and Europe is once again confronting the fragility of its supply chains, there was a unified message from Greek political leaders, industry executives and grid operators at the Energy Transition Summit, organised by FT Live and Kathimerini in Athens.
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Tsipras hints at June launch for new party as poll suggests disruption potential
Former PM Alexis Tsipras took a significant step towards forming a new political party with a public speech on Monday, in which he hinted at a June launch.
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Energy pushes import prices up by 11.4 pct YoY in Mar, highest since Dec 2022
Greece’s import price index jumped by 11.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in March, after a 3.2 percent decrease in the previous month, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Thursday.
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Car sales drop 4.6 pct YoY in Apr, up 3.3 pct in 4M
Vehicles going into circulation for the first time had marginal gains of 0.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in April, after a jump of 16.5 percent in March, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Thursday.
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Iran war begins to bite as costs rise and confidence falls
The impact of the protracted Iran conflict is now filtering into the Greek economy and is reflected in hard data and sentiment indicators covering periods after the war began at the end of February.
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Sea drone strains relations with Ukraine as Athens keeps eye on Turkish maritime legislation
The discovery of a Ukrainian‑technology Magura‑type unmanned surface vehicle off Lefkada marks a serious complication in Greek–Ukrainian relations, at a time when Athens has consistently supported Kyiv throughout the four‑and‑a‑half years of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Speculation about election date resurfaces as Mitsotakis mulls options
Parry and thrust from Mitsotakis as Tsipras prepares for own offensive
Economy
Electricity supply pushes industrial production up 8.3 pct YoY in March
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) accelerated in March with a rise of 8.3 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 2.3 percent in the previous month, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Monday.
NBG reports profits of 344 mln in Q1, NII at 541 mln
Fitch leaves rating at 'BBB' and outlook unchanged, sees strong fiscal performance
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
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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.
Energy crisis puts squeeze on Greek fiscal policy
Podcast - Kaisariani photos: Why Greece’s past is present