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Leadership’s handling of OPEKEPE allegations sparks unrest in New Democracy
Managing the mood in the governing party is set to become the next challenge for PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as his initial reaction to latest legal developments on the OPEKEPE farm payments case has sparked tensions in the New Democracy parliamentary group.
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Greece aiming to strike strategic balance in Persian Gulf
Greece’s role in the evolving conflict environment surrounding Iran and the broader Persian Gulf region reflects a careful and deliberate balance between active engagement and strategic restraint.
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BoG provides insight into Greece’s housing affordability problem
In its Governor’s Report for 2025, the Bank of Greece dedicated a section to the factors shaping house prices in Greece and the capacity of households to finance the acquisition of a home.
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How Iran war is reshaping Greece’s economy
The war in Iran has entered its second month, precipitating what the International Energy Agency (IEA) describes as the “largest supply disruption in the history of global oil markets”.
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PM pivots to constitutional reform as he tries to limit OPEKEPE fallout
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attempted on Monday to seize back the political initiative in relation to the OPEKEPE affair through a televised address that combined institutional reform, self‑criticism and a pointed challenge to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO).
Farm subsidy scandal prompts disquiet in ruling party, encourages opposition
OPEKEPE scandal widens as pressure mounts for PM on multiple fronts
Economy
Iran war creates turbulence for Greek tourism outlook
The Iran war has introduced a level of volatility into the Greek tourism sector not seen since the pandemic in 2020. Four weeks into the conflict, the effects are already visible: jet fuel costs have doubled, pushing airfares higher, while the paralysis of Middle Eastern aviation hubs has severed vital connections to the East.
Unemployment edges up to 8.5 pct in Feb
PMI stable in March as war starts affecting business and confidence
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?