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PASOK battles for political space as Tsipras edges closer to launch
PoliticsGreek Politicsproposal to hold a congress before each leadership election was withdrawn after strong objections... is that Greek society already expresses a strong “no” to the government - polls suggest around 70 pct... is still in a relatively strong position despite the knocks it has suffered over the last few years.
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Iran war creates turbulence for Greek tourism outlook
EconomyFeaturesnotes that Greece has entered 2026 with a “sound” banking balance sheet and a strong primary surplus..., sharp shock followed by a strong recovery in July and August, supported by the sector’s strong pre
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Newsletter 505 - 22/05/2026
this third term as part of a long‑term plan for a “strong Greece in 2030”. Dissent in ranks But the congress... as balanced and multi‑layered, pointing to strong ties with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt...%, with a particularly worrying estimate for investment in 2027, rising by just 1.3% — a strong indication
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Newsletter 509 - 19/06/2026
the conservative base, complicating Mitsotakis’s path to a strong victory. The government’s recent decision... during the conflict may require months, or even years, to fully repair. There is a strong chance... the initial agreement between the US and Iran has been signed, there is a strong possibility
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BoG reports sees resilience in Greek economy, urges focus on further reforms
EconomyMacroeconomysignificantly outperformed the euro area average and was driven by strong investment, exports.... Similarly, the Athens Exchange (ATHEX) saw strong gains in early 2026, supported by credit rating upgrades and increased international interest. The banking sector is characterised by strong
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Pension policy U-turn highlights government’s election concerns
EconomyMacroeconomysupport (known in Greece as “widows’ pensions”) sends a strong signal that the prospect of calling... support for the party remains strong. A study by the IOBE think‑tank and Cepal Hellas published... offered stable prices during the summer - traditionally a strong period for retail thanks to tourism
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The complexities of regaining market access: Could Greece learn from Portugal?
Agoraamong the population and increasing the annual level of revenue projected from the privatisation... revenue streams from privatisation projects illustrate, underperformance in this area has necessitated
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Bank of Greece decision bolsters Greek lenders’ capital ratios
EconomyMacroeconomy) to acquire a significant stake in Eurobank as part of the privatisation process due...: a) the new legal framework for bank recap and privatisation, amendments in the warrants exercise process
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Electricity strike nipped in bud, leaving political loose ends
PoliticsGreek PoliticsA standoff between the government and unions over the privatisation of the Public Power Corporation (PPC) looks to be over but a number of political loose ends remain. After a court ruled the strike... support to hold a referendum on energy privatisation. The opposition failed to guarantee the 120 of 300
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Here's what's in the 2015 draft budget the Greek government has just unveiled
EconomyMacroeconomyfrom higher cash surplus, the implementation of the privatisation program and the anticipated rise in the nominal GDP. However, the draft budget does not incorporate any update on the privatisation
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