Greece opens entrepreneurship program for unemployed youth 18-29
Greece launches €37M youth entrepreneurship program for ages 18-29, emphasizing women’s participation and digital-green economy initiatives.
Economy
Budget starts 2026 strong with €3.51 billion surplus in January
Greece’s budget shows strong performance with €3.51 billion surplus in January 2026, exceeding targets as revenues climb and strategic investments drive growth.
ECB succession talks accelerate amid French far-right threat
European governments consider fast-tracking ECB succession talks to avoid institutional complications with potential far-right French leadership in 2027.
Greece doubles energy exploration area with Chevron deal
Greece signs major energy deal with Chevron-Helleniq Energy consortium, doubling exploration area to 96,000 sq km with production expected by 2027-2028.
Kyriakos Pierrakakis: Boosting EU competitiveness top priority
Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis announces EU competitiveness as Eurogroup’s top priority, with Canada’s Finance Minister joining Brussels discussions.
Greece adopts AI-powered anti-corruption system like US IRS model
Greece implements AI-powered anti-corruption system modeled after US IRS, featuring predictive analytics and unified case registry to combat tax evasion effectively.
Greece signs drilling agreements with Chevron-Helleniq Energy
Greece signs major drilling agreements with Chevron-Helleniq Energy for natural gas exploration south of Peloponnese and Crete, as Turkey relations improve.
Chevron-Helleniq Energy contracts signed Monday: Critical milestones and opportunities for Greece’s vertical corridor
Greece signs major energy contracts with Chevron-Helleniq Energy consortium Monday, marking critical milestone for hydrocarbon exploration and vertical corridor development.
Two new energy efficiency programs worth €2 billion coming
Greece launches two major energy efficiency programs worth over €2 billion targeting vulnerable households with subsidies for heating, windows and water heaters.
Greek Supreme Court rejects public sector union appeal for bonus restoration
Greece’s Supreme Court rejects appeal to restore 13th and 14th salary bonuses for 700,000 public sector workers, ruling no constitutional violation exists.
€27 million profits in 2 years: Two brothers become training program kings
Two Greek brothers dominate the €300 million EU-funded training market, with their companies earning €27 million in profits over two years through strategic partnerships.
Paros hotels struggle for quality upgrade amid costs and Airbnb
Paros hotels face challenges upgrading quality amid rising costs and short-term rental competition, says hotel association president Mania Abatzi.