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Karystianou’s party makes political debut as confrontation over scandals continues
Maria Karystianou’s new political movement was launched in Thessaloniki on Thursday evening in what was far more than a conventional party unveiling.
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Current account deficit at 2.34 bln in Mar, up to 6.96 bln in Q1
Greece’s current account recorded a deficit of 2.34 billion euros in March, Bank of Greece (BoG) data released on Friday showed.
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EC forecasts slower growth, higher inflation as energy shock strikes
The European Commission released on Thursday its latest spring forecasts, projecting that Greece’s economic growth will slow gradually over the next three years as higher energy prices weigh on household incomes and consumer spending.
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Mitsotakis raises alarm over Hormuz, Turkey and new geography of European security
Three separate interventions - Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s extensive interview on the Financial Times’ Rachman Review podcast, Defence Minister Nikos Dendias’s remarks at a discussion in Athens organised by the Kyklos think-tank on Wednesday, and former foreign minister Dora Bakoyannis’s warning about Turkey’s emerging “Blue Homeland” legislation - delivered a cohesive message to Europe, reflecting Greece’s belief that that the EU needs to step up on strategic and defensive matters.
Government faces renewed cover-up claims over OPEKEPE and surveillance scandals
Athens on alert after reports of Turkey plans to codify maritime claims in "Blue Homeland" law
Economy
Refined oil products propel 27.4 pct YoY rise in March industrial turnover
Greece’s industrial turnover recorded a sharp rise of 27.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in March, from a drop of 4.8 percent in February, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Wednesday.
Central government debt drops to 400.52 bln in Q1 due to lower repos
Alpha Bank Q1 NII rises by 5.3 pct, commission income soars by 29 pct
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