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Price comparison app sparks political row as cost‑of‑living dominates election debate
The government’s launch of PosoKanei, a new digital platform that allows consumers to compare supermarket prices in real time, has triggered a fierce political row, underscoring the central role that the cost‑of‑living crisis continues to play ahead of the upcoming elections.
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Tsipras talks up ELAS momentum as ND pleads with former leader to stand down
Alexis Tsipras is intensifying his campaign to position the newly formed ELAS as a decisive force in the next national elections, insisting that the political landscape has already shifted and that his movement is entering the race not to protest, but to win.
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Energy continues to lead industrial turnover growth of 23% YoY in April
Greece’s industrial turnover recorded another sharp rise of 23 percent year-on-year (YoY) in April, from a jump of 27.1 percent in March, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday.
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Current account deficit narrows to 1.39 bln in Apr, travel receipts show resilience
Greece’s current account narrowed in April to a deficit of 1.39 billion euros, from 2.34 billion euros in the previous month, Bank of Greece (BoG) data released on Friday showed.
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Podcast - Brain Drain or Brain Regain? Understanding Greece’s Talent Flows
Greece says it is entering a new era of “brain regain”. Government programmes like Rebrain Greece are touring European capitals, employers are hiring, and the economy is finally growing again. But is the tide really turning?
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Politics
Government scrambles to ease household pressure as PM targets PASOK and ELAS for “freebie politics”
The government is stepping up its efforts to demonstrate that it is easing the financial burden on Greek households, as the second part of the latest ALCO poll painted a stark picture of economic insecurity.
Tsipras smells chance as ELAS surges to second, while ND courts right flank
Urban planning scandal deepens as Tsipras unveils five cost of living pledges
Economy
Car sales remain strong, rising by 3.3% YoY up to May
Vehicles going into circulation for the first time had gains of 4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in May, after a marginal rise of 0.6 percent in April, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Tuesday.
Wages index maintains momentum with 6.7% YoY rise in Q1
Budget continues to perform strongly with 3.64 bln surplus up to May
Society
Multiple facets of inequality in Greece: a decade of divergence between data and daily life
Inequality in Greece between 2015 and 2025 presents a paradox that challenges conventional economic interpretation. On paper, the country appears to have made progress: the Gini index, the most widely used measure of income distribution, has gradually declined from its crisis-era highs.
Greeks on AI: Interest, anxiety and a desire to "remain human"
EBRD reports highlights demographic headwinds Greece has to navigate
Agora
The "King of the North" seeking to heal a fractured kingdom
This June marks 10 years since the Brexit referendum - a decade in which the world has been in flux and Britain has been in turmoil. The narrow decision to leave the European Union has shaken the country’s politics, economy and identity.
How inflation has reshaped Greek household spending
Podcast - Shockwaves from the Gulf: What the Iran war means for Greece