Greek minister Pierrakakis emerges as top Eurogroup candidate
Greek finance minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis emerges as leading candidate for Eurogroup presidency, potentially becoming the first Greek leader of the group.
Economy
Europe’s Growing Concerns Over Chinese Investments in Greece
Former Greek PM Kostas Karamanlis receives Chinese award amid rising EU concerns over Beijing’s strategic investments in European ports and infrastructure.
Elefsina Shipyards amendment heads to Parliament for new role
Greece advances US-backed plan to transform Elefsina Shipyards into major logistics hub, challenging Chinese dominance at Piraeus port through strategic infrastructure development.
Tourism for All 2025: New beneficiaries announced for Greece
Greece announces 13,983 new beneficiaries for Tourism for All 2025 program with €4.5M in digital tourism vouchers for low season travel.
Greece inflation drops to 1.6% in October 2025, Eurostat reports
Greece’s inflation rate dropped to 1.6% in October 2025, down from 1.8% in September, marking significant improvement from last year’s 3.1% rate.
Spiti Mou 2: Official expansion brings more beneficiaries to Greece’s housing program
Greece officially expands My Home II housing program with higher income limits and extended deadline, helping more young people and families buy their first home.
Paschal Donohoe resigns as Ireland’s finance minister to become World Bank CEO
Irish finance minister Paschal Donohoe resigns from government and Eurogroup presidency to become CEO of the World Bank in Washington.
Evangelos Marinakis Calls for Urgent Action on “Dark Fleet” Threat at Hong Kong Maritime Week
In a wide-ranging interview with Nicholas Bornozis at the Capital Link Forum during Hong Kong Maritime Week, Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis, Chairman and Founder of Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. warned of the growing environmental…
IRIS payments in stores: How transactions will work from December 1
Greece introduces mandatory IRIS payments in retail stores from December 1, 2025, revolutionizing electronic transactions and enhancing tax transparency nationwide.
Women’s entrepreneurship: Breaking the career-family puzzle
President of Hellenic Association of Women Entrepreneurs reveals how new generation women are breaking barriers and redefining the career-family balance puzzle.
Souvlaki becomes luxury food: Wraps reach €5 as prices soar
Greece’s beloved souvlaki becomes luxury food as wraps hit €5, forcing families to spend over €40 for dining out amid soaring inflation costs.
Emergency support for farmers who lost animals due to smallpox
Greek PM announces emergency financial support for livestock farmers affected by sheep and goat smallpox outbreak that has killed over 400,000 animals since August.