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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.
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Government faces renewed cover-up claims over OPEKEPE and surveillance scandals
Opposition parties are accusing New Democracy of fostering a crisis of political accountability over the governing party’s latest moves in the OPEKEPE and Predatorgate cases, which they say are designed to narrow the scope for parliamentary scrutiny.
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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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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.
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Central government debt drops to 400.52 bln in Q1 due to lower repos
Greece’s central government debt recorded a drop of roughly 5.5 billion euros to 400.52 billion euros in Q1 2026, the Finance Ministry's (MoF) debt bulletin showed on Wednesday.
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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.
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Politics
Athens on alert after reports of Turkey plans to codify maritime claims in "Blue Homeland" law
Athens is closely monitoring a draft Turkish law expected to be submitted to parliament in June that could formally codify Ankara’s long‑standing claims over maritime zones in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean.
After ND congress, Mitsotakis sets course and Tsipras sets date
PM puts on show of unity from ND congress stage as party cohesion frays
Economy
Alpha Bank Q1 NII rises by 5.3 pct, commission income soars by 29 pct
Alpha Bank reported a net profit of 181.5 million euros in Q1, compared to a profit of 218.5 million euros in Q1 2025, a drop of almost 17 percent.
Greece braces for major inflation shock as Middle East standoff continues
April primary surplus beats target thanks to improved taxes and contained spending
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