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Sea drone strains relations with Ukraine as Athens keeps eye on Turkish maritime legislation
The discovery of a Ukrainian‑technology Magura‑type unmanned surface vehicle off Lefkada marks a serious complication in Greek–Ukrainian relations, at a time when Athens has consistently supported Kyiv throughout the four‑and‑a‑half years of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Speculation about election date resurfaces as Mitsotakis mulls options
For a government that insists it intends to complete its four‑year term, New Democracy is behaving remarkably like a party preparing for an election.
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Electricity supply pushes industrial production up 8.3 pct YoY in March
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) accelerated in March with a rise of 8.3 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 2.3 percent in the previous month, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Monday.
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NBG reports profits of 344 mln in Q1, NII at 541 mln
National Bank of Greece (NBG) reported a profit after tax of 344 million euros in Q1, compared to a profit of 381 million euros in Q1 2025, a drop of almost 10 percent year-on-year (YoY).
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Fitch leaves rating at 'BBB' and outlook unchanged, sees strong fiscal performance
Fitch reaffirmed on Friday Greece’s rating at ‘BBB’ with a stable outlook, citing stronger fiscal and macroeconomic fundamentals, resilient growth, and improved policy credibility, while noting that the country still faces structural vulnerabilities stemming from the debt crisis.
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Politics
Parry and thrust from Mitsotakis as Tsipras prepares for own offensive
With the election clock now ticking audibly in Athens, the political atmosphere has shifted into a more charged phase: the government is grappling with a restless electorate and internal unease and, while the opposition senses an opening.
PM addresses internal anxieties in party as polls indicate public is increasingly sceptical
PM banks on constitutional reform agenda to smooth ND divisions ahead of congress
Economy
Trade deficit narrowed by 30.5 pct YoY in Mar, down 7.2 pct in Q1
Greece’s trade deficit fell sharply in March with a 30.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) drop, after a jump of 14.3 percent in February, according to data released by ELSTAT on Friday.
CPI at 5.4 pct YoY in April - highest since early 2023
Eurobank net profit rose to 331 mln in Q1, commission income jumps 20 pct YoY
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
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