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PASOK’s tries to eke out space between weakened ND and returning Tsipras
A new Metron Analysis poll for Mega TV shows PASOK edging closer to New Democracy, just as Alexis Tsipras prepares to launch a new progressive formation designed to offer voters a progressive alternative at the upcoming elections.
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Tsipras issues rallying call to progressive camp as ND slides in polls
The latest opinion poll since the OPEKEPE immunity vote confirms significant losses for New Democracy amid widespread voter discontent and political flux.
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Credit growth stable at 7.4 pct YoY in March, led by business loans
Credit expansion in the Greek private sector remained strong in February, rising by 7.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 7.6 percent the previous month, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Wednesday showed.
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Deposits rise by 2.13 bln in March, up to 209.75 bln
Private sector deposits rose in March, with a net inflow of 2.13 billion euros, after a drop of 440 million euros in February, according to the latest Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Wednesday.
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Economic sentiment slides further in April, consumer confidence lowest in four years
Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) deteriorated further in April, with the index at 105.7 points, from 106.8 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Wednesday.
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"Executive state" model becomes latest lightning rod for discontent among ND MPs
In a sign of rising tensions within New Democracy, lawmakers from the ruling conservative party have taken aim at Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s inner circle over what they say is an over-concentration of power in the PM’s office which marginalises elected representatives.
France and Greece upgrade defence pact as regional and political risks loom
Supreme Court’s decision not to reopen spyware probe triggers political storm
Economy
Unemployment rate continues to rise in March, reaching 9 pct
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate edged up further to 9 percent in March, from a slightly upwards revised 8.6 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Wednesday.
Building activity starts 2026 strongly with 15.4 pct YoY rise in Jan
Primary surplus at 4.37 bln up to March thanks to deferred spending, VAT intakes
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
Energy crisis puts squeeze on Greek fiscal policy
With the prospect of adverse scenarios in the US–Iran conflict now entering the mainstream — three weeks into the war, with no obvious off‑ramp and energy markets on edge — the Greek government finds itself back at the drawing board.
Podcast - Kaisariani photos: Why Greece’s past is present
Is the Greek green transition running out of power?