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PM puts on show of unity from ND congress stage as party cohesion frays
New Democracy’s 16th party congress was intended to showcase stability, continuity and confidence. Kyriakos Mitsotakis closed the proceedings on Sunday with a speech that sought to re‑centre the political narrative around a simple proposition: ND remains the only force capable of guaranteeing stability and steering Greece toward 2030.
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Greece braces for major inflation shock as Middle East standoff continues
With the war in Iran far from settled and the main choke point for global energy and trade still in place - as the Strait of Hormuz remains essentially shut - newly released data points to a severe inflation shock for the Greek economy.
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Mitsotakis heads to party congress amid internal unrest as Karystianou sets date
As New Democracy opens its 16th party congress this Friday, the atmosphere bears little resemblance to the era of effortless dominance that defined Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s first years in power.
PM, sector leaders make it clear energy security is country's top transition priority
Tsipras hints at June launch for new party as poll suggests disruption potential
Economy
April primary surplus beats target thanks to improved taxes and contained spending
The budget primary balance produced a surplus of 5.18 billion euros up to April, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Friday.
Energy pushes import prices up by 11.4 pct YoY in Mar, highest since Dec 2022
Car sales drop 4.6 pct YoY in Apr, up 3.3 pct in 4M
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