The Hellenic Competition Commission has raised serious concerns about the state of the Greek ferry market, describing it as having oligopolistic characteristics. In a statement summarising the findings of its…
Electricity providers have announced price hikes of up to 17% on pricing for the month of May, despite a downward trend in wholesale market prices.
“What we see in Greece is what we want to see everywhere,” stated Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, in reference to Greece’s current fiscal landscape. Her…
The government’s announcement of a 4.8% primary surplus – nearly double the post-bailout targets and hailed as a “positive surprise” – was quickly followed by a round of triumphant declarations…
The United Pensioners’ Network (ENDISY) has strongly criticised the government’s planned €250 support payment this November, calling it both a “mockery” and a “payout of shame.” The payment, which is…
The Thessaloniki Renters’ Union has released a statement criticising the government’s newly announced “rent refund” measure. They argue that presenting the return of one month’s rent as a “housing benefit”…
Greece has recorded a staggering primary budget surplus of €4.8 billion for 2024 – almost twice the country’s post-bailout austerity targets – according to figures released by ELSTAT (Hellenic Statistical…
The risk of poverty or social exclusion in Greece rose significantly in 2024, affecting over a quarter of the population, according to new figures from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).…
Greece has officially signed a deal to purchase 16 Exocet missiles from France, as announced by Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias. The agreement was made during the visit of French…
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has praised what he described as Greece’s “strategic relations” with Israel, Egypt, and Gulf nations, during an interview at the Delphi Economic Forum on Thursday, 10…