Electricity bills in Greece to rise by up to 17% in May
02/05/2025
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.
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IMF chief and Finance Minister Pierrakakis celebrate Greek economy while ignoring human cost of austerity
25/04/2025
“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…
“Mitsotakis’ handouts” pattern: Greece’s unregulated markets, bombastic communication, and superficial fixes
24/04/2025
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…
Pensioners slam Greek government’s €250 handout as “mockery” and “payout of shame”
24/04/2025
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…
Thessaloniki renters’ union: “Rent refund scheme in a deregulated market will only push rents even higher”
23/04/2025
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’s budget surplus hits 4.8% as government returns only a fraction to the public
22/04/2025
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…
New data shows climb in poverty and social exclusion risk across Greece
16/04/2025
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 signs deal to purchase 16 Exocet missiles from France
14/04/2025
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…
Mitsotakis promotes “strategic partnership” with Israel and potential Chevron deal
11/04/2025
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…
Greek PM applauds Trump’s tariff suspension, hopes for trade breakthrough
10/04/2025
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his satisfaction with President Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend tariffs, viewing it as an opportunity for a mutually beneficial trade agreement between the EU…