Greece’s post-crisis success story: Stournaras eyes new tourism record in 2026
Greece’s economy grows at 2% — nearly double the eurozone rate. Bank of Greece Governor Stournaras calls it a post-crisis “success story.”
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Oil price rally: Brent surges past $105 amid Strait of Hormuz attacks and Hurricane Isaias
Brent crude surges past $105 as Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks, Iran tensions, and Hurricane Isaias disrupt global oil supply chains.
Pierrakakis at Eurogroup: Europe’s double challenge from the energy shock
Eurogroup President Pierrakakis calls for a dual European response to the energy shock, balancing household support with strict fiscal discipline.
LNG Crisis: Europe’s Tough Winter Warning and Von der Leyen’s Admission
Europe faces a tough winter as von der Leyen admits the EU’s LNG vulnerability — months after AKTOR CEO Alexandros Exarchos first sounded the alarm.
Heating Oil Subsidy: Amendment Filed to Push Price Below €1.75/Liter
Greece files heating oil subsidy amendment aiming to push prices below €1.75/liter, offering relief to households and low-income consumers this winter.
Pierrakakis in Brussels: Europe needs €800bn in extra investment annually — but who will fund it?
Greek Finance Minister Pierrakakis calls for a new European financial system to channel €800bn in annual investment needed for growth.
Income tax hits record €5.1B high — who pays up to 33.8% more
Greece’s income tax hits a record €5.1B, with self-employed taxpayers facing increases of up to 33.8% and automatic late-filing penalties now in effect.
Greece expands Vertical Gas Corridor with Serbia and North Macedonia
Greece expands the Vertical Gas Corridor with Serbia and North Macedonia, reinforcing its strategic role as Southeast Europe’s key energy gateway.
Athens: Greece’s economic powerhouse facing the cost of its own success
Bank of Greece Governor Stournaras warns Athens’ booming growth is fueling a housing crisis and infrastructure strain that threatens long-term prosperity.
Honorary Bank of France Governor: “Greece is a story of courage and hope”
Honorary Bank of France Governor praises Greece as a model of courage and reform, saying many EU nations would envy its fiscal performance.
Greek Industry Gets Support: SEB Chief Welcomes Mitsotakis Plan
SEB president Theodoropoulos welcomes Mitsotakis’s Greek industry support plan, urging investment incentives, industrial zones, and stronger EU trade controls.
New EU Customs Code in force: A new era for European customs
The new EU Customs Code (Regulation 2026/2108) is now in force, launching a digital transformation era for European customs operations and trade.