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New migration law passes amid questions over Chios tragedy

Politics Greek Politics 06/02/2026 - 10:55

The latest legislation put forward by Greece’s centre-right government aimed at making the country’s migration framework stricter was passed through Parliament on Thursday amid acrimony over a deadly incident in the Aegean earlier this week and grave accusations from Migration Minister Thanos Plevris.
Trade deficit jumps to 3.5 bln in Dec, full year down by 5.9 pct at 33.52 bln

Economy Macroeconomy 06/02/2026 - 14:55

Greece’s trade deficit rose by 2.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in December, after a drop of 15.1 percent in November, according to data released by ELSTAT on Friday.
Business landscape dominated by SMEs, six in 10 workers earn below 1,200 euros

Economy Macroeconomy 05/02/2026 - 11:50

The 2025 annual report by the Labour Ministry, based on the data registered in the ERGANI database, gives the latest snapshot of Greek entrepreneurship, employment, and income profiles for the private sector.

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Deadly collision throws spotlight on government’s migration policy

05/02/2026 - 12:41

A shipwreck off the island of Chios in which 15 migrants lost their lives has reignited the debate on migration, as the government introduces legislation restricting access to legal residency.

PM concedes cooperation may be necessary as opinion polls continue to deny outright win

04/02/2026 - 12:19

PM sets out case for third term, surveys global landscape and talks up constitutional reform

03/02/2026 - 10:32

Economy

Labour market ends 2025 with a positive hiring balance of 77,074 jobs

03/02/2026 - 10:20

Greece’s employment balance ended 2025 with 14,524 more departures than hires in December, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s ERGANI information system.

PMI starts 2026 strongly, despite cost and supply chain pressures

02/02/2026 - 11:28

Credit to corporations drives loans growth for 7.9 pct YoY in Dec

30/01/2026 - 10:24

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.