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ND and PASOK turn fire on Tsipras’s new party as political tension escalates
Greek politics is moving at a pace rarely seen outside election periods and certainly not since the peak of the country’s economic crisis. The launch of Alexis Tsipras’s new party this week has pushed the political system into a new phase of confrontation.
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Opponents react to Tsipras comeback as new parties make mark on political landscape
Parties across the political spectrum have offered their first reactions to ELAS, the new political vehicle of former PM Alexis Tsipras, whose launch on Tuesday has sent ripples through the landscape of Greek politics.
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Producer prices jump 12.8 pct YoY in April as Iran war pushes all categories upwards
Greece’s Producer Price Index (PPI) accelerated significantly in April to 12.8 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a rise of 8.3 percent in the previous month, ELSTAT data showed on Friday.
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Retail sales growth of 6.1 pct YoY in March spurred by fuel as war takes toll
The growth of Greece’s retail sales slightly moderated with a rise of 6.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in March, after an increase of 6.9 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday showed.
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Unemployment heads north, hovering at 10 pct over last two months
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate edged down to 9.5 percent in April, from a significantly upwards revised 10.5 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.
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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.
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Tsipras re‑enters political arena as battle for centre‑left heats up
Alexis Tsipras returned to the political stage on Tuesday night with the launch of his new party, the New Left Alliance (ELAS) in a packed Thisseio Square in central Athens.
Athens alarmed by renewed Turkish airspace violations amid maritime tensions
PM tries to wrestle back initiative as new parties reshape political landscape
Economy
Building activity continues strong start to 2026 with 5.4 pct YoY rise in Feb
Building activity growth slowed in February, with a rise of 5.4 percent year-on-year, after an increase of 15.4 percent YoY seen in January, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Thursday.
Economic sentiment and consumer confidence recover some ground in May
Brussels flags downside risks for Greece as conflict‑driven inflation surges
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
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.
Podcast - Shockwaves from the Gulf: What the Iran war means for Greece
Energy crisis puts squeeze on Greek fiscal policy