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Government launches new support package as ratings plummet
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce a fresh round of support measures aimed at cushioning the effects of the Middle East energy crisis, based on improved fiscal performance.
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Macron visit to herald deepening of Greek-French defence and energy ties
French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Athens this week comes with unusual strategic weight, reflecting not only the deepening ties between France and Greece but also the broader recalibration underway within Europe’s security and economic architecture.
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Greece unveils new batch of cost-of-living measures after robust 2025 fiscal results
Greece’s statistical authority published on Wednesday the first notification of the fiscal data for 2025, capturing a strong fiscal performance and the ongoing downward path of Greek debt.
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Tourism season starts strongly in Feb with receipts up 70.7 pct in first two months
Greece's travel balance recorded a surplus of 284.8 million euros in February, compared to 234 million euros in January, according to data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG) on Tuesday.
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Manufacturing drives industrial turnover decline of 4.6 pct YoY in Feb
Greece’s industrial turnover recorded a sharp drop of 4.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in February, from a rise of 5.2 percent in January, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Monday.
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Politics
Immunity vote becomes test of nerve for New Democracy as public support slips
A new poll showing New Democracy slipping three points in a month and a public that attributes the OPEKEPE scandal primarily to political interventions sets a stark backdrop for Wednesday’s parliamentary vote on lifting the immunity of 13 government MPs.
Ministerial resignation adds to pressure on PM as Tsipras prepares for return to arena
Mitsotakis and Androulakis clash over rule of law as probability of early polls grows
Economy
Hiring balance stays negative in Jan as new hires drop YoY
Greece’s employment balance ended January 2026 with 18,744 more departures than hires, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s ERGANI information system.
Car sales rise strongly in March, up 6.4 pct YoY in Q1
Underspend and rising tax revenues push primary surplus to 4.39 bln by March
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?