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Opponents react to Tsipras comeback as new parties make mark on political landscape
Parties across the political spectrum have offered their first reactions to ELAS, the new political vehicle of former PM Alexis Tsipras, whose launch on Tuesday has sent ripples through the landscape of Greek politics.
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Tsipras re‑enters political arena as battle for centre‑left heats up
Alexis Tsipras returned to the political stage on Tuesday night with the launch of his new party, the New Left Alliance (ELAS) in a packed Thisseio Square in central Athens.
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Building activity continues strong start to 2026 with 5.4 pct YoY rise in Feb
Building activity growth slowed in February, with a rise of 5.4 percent year-on-year, after an increase of 15.4 percent YoY seen in January, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Thursday.
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Economic sentiment and consumer confidence recover some ground in May
Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) improved in May, with the index at 107.5 points, from 105.8 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Thursday.
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Brussels flags downside risks for Greece as conflict‑driven inflation surges
The European Commission published last week its latest spring economic forecasts, becoming the latest institution to confirm that the unresolved Iran conflict will be a key factor shaping this year’s economic outcomes.
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Politics
Athens alarmed by renewed Turkish airspace violations amid maritime tensions
Athens is closely monitoring what it sees as a potentially significant shift in Turkish behaviour after the re‑emergence of violations of Greek airspace by armed Turkish fighter jets in the northeastern Aegean.
PM tries to wrestle back initiative as new parties reshape political landscape
EPPO raises stakes over judicial independence question as new political entrants build cases
Economy
Strong Q1 for tourism as receipts rise by 64 pct YoY
Greece's travel balance recorded a surplus of 409.6 million euros in March, compared to 284.8 million euros in February, according to data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG) on Monday.
Timing factors and contained spending keep primary balance 2.89 bln above target in April
Current account deficit at 2.34 bln in Mar, up to 6.96 bln in Q1
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
How inflation has reshaped Greek household spending
A specific form of financial pressure has accumulated in Greece over the past five years, reflected in a steady rise in the cost of living.
Podcast - Shockwaves from the Gulf: What the Iran war means for Greece
Energy crisis puts squeeze on Greek fiscal policy