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SYRIZA fractures further after direction shift as ND grapples with post-election scenarios

Politics Greek Politics 9 hours ago

The slow motion fragmentation of SYRIZA entered a new phase this week, after control of the former ruling party passed to a radical faction of veteran cadres, triggering a change of direction and another wave of departures.
Government opens door to coalition amid poll deadlock and escalating clash with Tsipras

Politics Greek Politics 14/07/2026 - 10:33

As Greece moves deeper into a volatile pre‑electoral period, senior government figures have begun speaking more openly about the possibility of coalition rule - a notable shift for New Democracy, which has long insisted on outright majority government.
Primary surplus up to June at 4.48 bln as taxes continue to outperform, spending contained

Economy Macroeconomy 10 hours ago

The budget primary balance landed at a surplus of 4.48 billion euros up to June, according to the preliminary budget execution data released by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Wednesday.
Greece relies on labour, VAT and green taxes more than any EU member

Economy Features 13 hours ago

According to the European Commission’s Annual Report on Taxation 2026, Greece is currently balancing a high tax burden on labour with some of the most aggressive digital modernisation efforts in the eurozone.
Energy continues to drive import prices as May sees 13.3% YoY rise

Economy Macroeconomy 14/07/2026 - 12:59

Greece’s import price index rose sharply by 13.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in May, after a jump of 18.4 percent in the previous month, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Tuesday.

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Government leans on 'law and order' after arson arrests, but Predator scandal still festers

13/07/2026 - 11:04

The government has seized on a series of high profile arrests to reinforce its “law and order” message, hoping to restore trust among right‑leaning voters shaken by recent political turbulence.

Mitsotakis rejects early election talk despite intense speculation, as SYRIZA implodes

10/07/2026 - 10:02

Government and opposition clash over NATO summit outcomes

09/07/2026 - 13:15

There was a solid increase in the number of vehicles going into circulation for the first time in June, when they rose by 8.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in June, after an increase of 4 percent in May, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Tuesday.

Industrial production accelerates to 3.9% YoY in May, led by electricity supply

10/07/2026 - 13:37

CPI decelerates to 4.4% YoY in June, housing costs up 10.6%

09/07/2026 - 13:42

Society

Trust levels fall again as public perceptions trail economic progress

02/07/2026 - 09:44

Trust in public institutions in Greece has continued to weaken, despite notable improvements in economic performance, administrative modernisation and public integrity frameworks.