Oil prices edge lower for 4th session amid Middle East diplomatic progress
Oil prices fall for a 4th straight session as diplomatic progress in the Middle East pushes Brent near $87 and WTI toward $81 per barrel.
Economy
Thessaloniki Metro: “We’re delivering Europe’s most modern and safest metro”
AKTOR Group CEO hails Thessaloniki Metro extension as Europe’s most modern, saying it will transform daily life for the city’s residents.
Building costs in Greece reach €2,500/m² — pushing up sale prices and rents
Building a home in Greece now costs up to €2,500/m², as soaring construction costs drive up property prices and rents nationwide.
Bank of Greece: Household deposits hit €156.4bn as business financing falls
Bank of Greece data shows household deposits reaching €156.4bn in July 2026, while business financing posted a sharp negative turn of €2.59bn.
Investment wave transforms Piraeus: Abandoned properties return to city life
Piraeus is being transformed as major investment projects revive abandoned industrial properties into homes, offices, and cultural spaces worth hundreds of millions.
Higher pensions with 5 key reforms: fixing injustices and rewarding work
Greece plans 5 major pension reforms to raise payments, restructure deductions, and reward pensioners who stay in the workforce.
Gasoline prices in September 2023: 3 key scenarios explained
Greek gasoline prices have surpassed €2/liter. Experts outline 3 scenarios for September as subsidies and Brent crude hang in the balance.
Greece defuses its 2032 debt time bomb with early repayments
Greek Finance Minister Pierrakakis unveils plan to eliminate the country’s looming 2032 fiscal time bomb through early debt repayments.
Greek Island Property Prices Soar: Up to €7,600 per Square Meter
Greek island property prices are soaring, with Antiparos hitting €7,600/sqm. Discover which islands are seeing the biggest gains in 2026.
Fitch: Greece’s massive debt reduction drives credit upgrades & 22% growth
Fitch credits Greece’s three credit upgrades since 2022 to a dramatic debt reduction and 22% economic growth — but warns key tailwinds are fading.
Gold surges past $4,700: What’s driving the new rally
Gold surges past $4,700 per ounce as US bond market intervention, a weakening dollar, and geopolitical tensions fuel a powerful new rally.
Pensions up to €800 for freelancers, farmers and self-employed: insurance categories explained
Greek freelancers and farmers face a pension crisis: staying in the lowest insurance tier means retirement income as low as €800 a month.