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Modest hopes for Greek–Turkish diplomacy ahead of Ankara NATO Summit
As the countdown begins for the NATO Summit in Ankara (7–8 July), Greece and Turkey are entering the meeting with modest expectations regarding bilateral relations, despite maintaining open diplomatic channels.
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Mitsotakis defends seven years in power, sharpens strategy for tough election campaign
As Greece moves deeper into a long pre‑election season, Kyriakos Mitsotakis is attempting to centre the political debate around stability, delivery and long‑term planning.
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Building activity maintains strong first quarter with 22.3% YoY rise in March
Building activity jumped in March, with a rise of 22.3 percent year-on-year, after an increase of 5.4 percent in the previous month, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Monday.
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Services elevate economic sentiment in June as all other components fall
Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) continued improving in June, with the index at 108.3 points, from 107.7 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Monday.
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The Greek economy in 2026: Quantitative recovery meets qualitative stagnation
The Greek government continues to face challenges in defending its economic record, as stories gain prominence about Greeks increasingly being unable to afford what used to be normal daily life and routine. Readers will be aware that this is an issue we have covered extensively over recent months.
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Politics
Tsipras aim to redraw political map as ND drafts plan to contain ELAS
In his first high‑profile interview since his return to frontline politics, former prime minister Alexis Tsipras has set out the identity, strategy and governing ambition of his new party, the Greek Left Alliance (ELAS), while the government has shifted decisively from dismissive commentary to a coordinated effort to dismantle his message.
ELAS emerges as clear winner among new entrants, Elpida falters
Government embraces debtor compensation ruling as ELAS unveils frontline team
Economy
Budget balance up to May well above target as VAT brings in 650 mln more than planned
The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 3.65 billion euros for May, compared to a surplus of 5.34 billion euros a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Thursday.
Unlocking inactive properties: How vacant homes distort Greece's property market
BoG reports sees resilience in Greek economy, urges focus on further reforms
Society
Multiple facets of inequality in Greece: a decade of divergence between data and daily life
Inequality in Greece between 2015 and 2025 presents a paradox that challenges conventional economic interpretation. On paper, the country appears to have made progress: the Gini index, the most widely used measure of income distribution, has gradually declined from its crisis-era highs.
Greeks on AI: Interest, anxiety and a desire to "remain human"
EBRD reports highlights demographic headwinds Greece has to navigate
Agora
Podcast - Brain Drain or Brain Regain? Understanding Greece’s Talent Flows
Greece says it is entering a new era of “brain regain”. Government programmes like Rebrain Greece are touring European capitals, employers are hiring, and the economy is finally growing again. But is the tide really turning?
The "King of the North" seeking to heal a fractured kingdom
How inflation has reshaped Greek household spending