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ND maintains poll lead but faces tired public, ministerial churn and imminent Samaras threat
A new opinion poll confirms the government's comfortable electoral lead and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's enduring advantage in leadership suitability, but these headline figures mask deep-seated public discontent over the cost of living and a fraying bond of trust.
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ND extends poll lead as resignation and cable dispute draw opposition fire
New Democracy has pulled slightly further ahead of Alexis Tsipras's ELAS in opinion polls, which also confirm gains for PASOK. Meanwhile, the resignation of a deputy minister over his daughter’s university application has put the personal conduct of government officials back in the spotlight.
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Import prices rise to highest point in 2026 as energy jumps by 64% YoY
Greece’s import price index recorded another sharp rise of 18.7% year-on-year (YoY) in September, after an increase of 13.8% in the previous month, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday.
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Car sales record strong rebound in Oct with 19.4% YoY rise
The number of vehicles going into circulation for the first time grew strongly in October, with a jump of 19.4% year-on-year (YoY), after a rise of 2.6% in September, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday.
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Wage growth continues, but Greece remains near bottom of EU rankings
Eurostat released its latest data this week on wages across the EU and housing affordability. For Greece, the figures highlight both steady nominal wage growth and a persistent gap with eurozone benchmarks, regional peers and broader EU averages.
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Tension between parties rising as election date approaches
The diplomatic handling of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) has become the biggest point of friction in an increasingly pre-electoral political climate, with the latest speculation pushing the election date into late spring.
GSI diplomacy under scrutiny as Athens defends French role and opposition demands disclosure
GSI puts diplomacy in EastMed to the test
Economy
Industrial production rises by 0.6% YoY in Oct, as energy supply moderates
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) slowed in September, recording a modest 0.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase, following a 5.8% rise in the previous month, according to data released on Tuesday by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Housing and energy keep upward pressure on prices as Oct inflation rises to 5.7%
Fitch leaves rating and outlook unchanged, concluding positive year for GGBs
Society
OECD warns young Greeks face deep structural barriers to work, family and housing
The latest OECD report on the challenges faced by young people in Greece captures the complex landscape they must navigate and the hurdles they encounter in their efforts to achieve financial independence, find stable employment, start a family and secure housing.
EU report shows Greece entering new era of extreme ageing and population decline
Trust levels fall again as public perceptions trail economic progress
Agora
Gone girl, vanishing statecraft
The direction in which Kimberley Guilfoyle’s ambassadorship to Greece would go was clear from the moment last autumn when she stepped off the private jet of a Greek‑American businessman to take up her position in Athens.
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