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Macron’s visit to Athens delivers agreements, messages and political meaning
Emmanuel Macron’s two‑day visit to Athens unfolded as a dense, symbol‑laden and strategically significant moment for both countries, but also with implications for Europe more broadly.
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Primary surplus at 4.37 bln up to March thanks to deferred spending, VAT intakes
The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 4.37 billion euros for March 2026, compared to a surplus of 2.73 billion euros a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Monday.
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Politics
EU prosecutor challenges government’s narrative on corruption
Laura Kövesi arrived at the Delphi Economic Forum this week at a moment when the government has spent weeks questioning the motives, methods and legitimacy of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO).
Support measures bring Mitsotakis temporary relief as OPEKEPE headache persists
Government launches new support package as ratings plummet
Economy
Despite disposable income rise in Q4, saving rate negative for five quarters in a row
Household disposable income increased by 9.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q4 last year, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday.
Greece unveils new batch of cost-of-living measures after robust 2025 fiscal results
Tourism season starts strongly in Feb with receipts up 70.7 pct in first two months
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?