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Draft budget for 2026 sees growth accelerating to 2.4 pct, tax collections remaining strong
EconomyMacroeconomyThe Greek Finance Ministry tabled in Parliament on Monday the draft budget for 2026, which sees a stable growth trajectory and a strong budget performance led by tax revenues, notably indirect taxes. The draft budget slightly revises the growth estimate for this year to 2.2 pct, from 2.3 pct
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Greece waits for tangible outcome from EU's symbolic backing over border crisis
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat the government has strong backing for its policy of stepping up border defences and suspending... by Greek ministers and the local media to show that there is strong international support... of migrants are heading to the EU unchecked, with local film crews showing asylum seekers boarding buses
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Athens presses Benghazi in bid to block ratification of Turkish–Libyan maritime pact
PoliticsForeign PolicyGerapetritis and Aguila Saleh, president of Libya’s Benghazi-based House of Representatives. The meeting formed part of Athens’ regular contacts with representatives of Libya’s de facto government... of Exclusive Economic Zones among Greece, Turkey, Libya, Egypt and Cyprus. During the meeting, Gerapetritis
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If you think it's bleak for Greece now, wait until tomorrow
Agoraproductivity growth since 1970 has been averaging 0.7 percent, by far the lowest in the euro area, which
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Greek train firm TRAINOSE attracts just one bid, no interest in rolling stock
Economyin 2005 as a subsidiary of the Greek railway company (OSE), which was founded in 1970 and is wholly owned
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Greece bolsters ties with UAE, building on opposition to Turkish actions
PoliticsForeign Policystressed that the UAE was again deploying its air force in support of allies that share its strong opposition to Turkey’s attempts to extend its military reach in the Eastern Mediterranean and Libya. Abu Dhabi’s strong opposition to these attempts was reiterated this Wednesday, November 19, in a joint
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Athens and Ankara keep eyes on domestic audiences as talks continue
PoliticsForeign Policyambiguity of positions. Mitsotakis's government has received strong criticism from the nationalist faction... with Greece. The remarks sparked strong reactions in Athens. Greek diplomatic sources reaffirmed... continental shelf and the area involved in the Turkey-Libya Maritime Memorandum. It is clear
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Newsletter 396 - 06/10/2023
ND was handed a convincing win in this summer’s elections. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has... of the year.EconomyDraft budget strong on fiscal discipline, bullish on growthThe submission to Parliament of the 2024... euros of primary surplus. The government sees strong tax revenues’ growth of roughly 1.6 billion euros
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Mitsotakis seeks to end squabbling as ND heads to anniversary in pole position
PoliticsGreek Politics, wreaking havoc. However, ND continues to maintain a strong lead over a relatively weak opposition.... Following a number of cases involving attacks on young people by their peers, which gained strong.... Mitsotakis also indicated that his government intends to stiffen the punishment handed down
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Athens buoyed by EU, US support over maritime spat with Turkey
PoliticsForeign Policyon the Turkey–Libya maritime border deal. A common statement adopted by the EU leaders during... on Thursday decided to appoint a special envoy to Libya. This will be Ambassador Christodoulos Lazaris. His mission will be to maintain contact with all sides in Libya in order to closely monitor developments
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