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PM banks on constitutional reform agenda to smooth ND divisions ahead of congress
As preparations continue for the New Democracy party congress next week, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis hopes that a meeting of his parliamentary group will provide an outlet for the mounting criticism of his leadership. The prime minister plans to use a debate on constitutional reform to refocus the party’s energies and restore unity ahead of elections.
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PM seeks diplomatic initiative in Middle East as PASOK looks for momentum at home
Kyriakos Mitsotakis embarked this week on a two‑day diplomatic mission to the Middle East, a tour shaped by the turbulence gripping the region and the strategic anxieties radiating from the Strait of Hormuz.
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BoG outlines factors hampering affordability in Greek housing market
The Bank of Greece, in its latest financial stability report, examines the housing market and the factors shaping trends in recent years.
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Trade deficit widens by 14.3 pct YoY in Feb as exports face challenges
Greece’s trade deficit jumped by 14.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in February, after a drop of 0.9 percent in January, according to data released by ELSTAT on Wednesday.
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BoG sees Greek growth resilience, highlights global risks
The Bank of Greece published on Tuesday its latest financial stability report, noting continued signs of resilience in the Greek economy, although the outlook is affected by heightened geopolitical risks.
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Politics
ND moves to contain demands for parliamentary scrutiny as polls show opposition in flux
New Democracy’s move to quash parliamentary inquiries into the OPEKEPE farm payments scandal and the surveillance affair is being widely read as a tactical attempt at damage limitation ahead of national elections, with opposition parties accusing the government of a continuing cover-up.
Greece and Germany seek to bridge gaps in strategic convergence
Predator row deepens as Tsipras publishes ideological roadmap for new party
Economy
Energy a key driver for 8.3 pct YoY rise in March producer prices
Greece’s Producer Price Index (PPI) jumped in March with a rise of 8.3 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a decrease of 1.7 percent in the previous month, ELSTAT data showed.
Retail sales growth remained strong in Feb with 7.2 pct YoY rise
PMI drops to 52.4 pts in April as manufacturers feel impact of Iran conflict
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?