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Mitsotakis appeals to "silent majority" as Tsipras puts squeeze on PASOK and SYRIZA
The emergence of Alexis Tsipras’s new party, the Greek Left Alliance (ELAS), has disrupted established balances, destabilised the opposition, and forced governing New Democracy into high intensity pre‑election manoeuvring.
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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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Energy continues to drive rise in producer prices as May sees 13.5% YoY increase
Greece’s Producer Price Index (PPI) accelerated further in May to 13.5 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a rise of 12.8 percent in the previous month, ELSTAT data showed on Tuesday.
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Retail sales growth slows to 4% YoY in Apr, volumes drop as fuel consumption decreases
The growth of Greece’s retail sales moderated further with a rise of 4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in April, after an increase of 6.1 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Tuesday showed.
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Loans to businesses keep credit growth at 7.4% YoY in May
Credit expansion in the Greek private sector remained strong in May, rising by 7.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 6.8 percent the previous month, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Monday showed.
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Politics
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.
Tsipras aim to redraw political map as ND drafts plan to contain ELAS
ELAS emerges as clear winner among new entrants, Elpida falters
Economy
Corporations at forefront of 5.53 bln deposit inflow in May
Private sector deposits rose sharply in May, with a net inflow of 5.53 billion euros, after a minor drop of 66 million euros in April, according to the latest Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Monday.
Building activity maintains strong first quarter with 22.3% YoY rise in March
Services elevate economic sentiment in June as all other components fall
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