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Banking on voters’ desire for stability, ND insists ruling majority is still achievable

Politics Greek Politics 20/02/2026 - 09:51

As Greece edges toward national elections expected by summer 2027, the governing New Democracy party is publicly holding firm to its stated ambition of securing an outright parliamentary majority, which would be record third consecutive victory of this type for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Despite strong close in Dec, industrial turnover up by just 0.3 pct YoY in 2025

Economy Macroeconomy 20/02/2026 - 12:25

Greece’s industrial turnover recorded a significant rise of 5.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in December, from unchanged in November, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday.
Despite sharp increase in Dec, current account deficit improves markedly in 2025 to 14.11 bln

Economy Macroeconomy 20/02/2026 - 12:17

Greece’s current account recorded a deficit of 3.86 billion euros in December, from 2.08 billion euros in November, Bank of Greece (BoG) data released on Friday showed.
Central government debt rises to 406.18 bln in Q4 as repos increase

Economy Macroeconomy 20/02/2026 - 10:27

Greece’s central government debt recorded a rise of roughly 4 billion euros to 406.18 billion euros in Q4 2025, the Finance Ministry's (MoF) debt bulletin showed on Friday.

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ND and PASOK trade accusations as fresh corruption allegations cloud opposition

19/02/2026 - 12:52

As parties square up for a protracted pre-election campaign season, New Democracy is turning the spotlight on the main opposition, PASOK, with claims that ongoing corruption investigations taint the social democrats’ leadership.

PM hails hydrocarbon deals as win for energy security and geopolitical standing

18/02/2026 - 12:26

Athens balances EU line and opts for observer role in Trump’s Board of Peace

17/02/2026 - 12:17

Economy

Jan primary surplus at 3.5 bln as underspend continues into 2026

16/02/2026 - 11:26

The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 3.5 billion euros at the opening month of 2026, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Monday.

Sharp drop in oil costs drives 5.4 pct YoY decrease in import prices

13/02/2026 - 12:39

Drop of 4.1 pct YoY for car sales at start of 2026

13/02/2026 - 12:21

Society

EBRD reports highlights demographic headwinds Greece has to navigate

26/11/2025 - 13:19

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Transition Report 2025-26, "Brave Old World," identifies Greece as a rapidly ageing economy facing mounting demographic challenges, necessitating bold policy responses centered on extending working lives, boosting productivity through technology, and facilitating targeted labor mobility.