Greece wins approval for defense spending escape clause
Greece secures EU approval for defense spending escape clause, gaining €500 million in additional fiscal space for 2026 military investments and border protection.
Economy
OPEKEPE scandal: Who’s in the crosshairs of European prosecutors
European prosecutors investigate complex OPEKEPE subsidy fraud scandal involving former Greek ministers and officials in agricultural development scheme.
Money laundering crisis: 930 cases of “black” money under investigation in Greece
Greece faces a money laundering crisis with 930 cases of “black” money under investigation, revealing extensive tax evasion and financial crimes.
Athens airport traffic up 7.6% in first half of 2025
Athens airport sees 7.6% passenger growth in first half of 2025, reaching 15.07 million travelers as both domestic and international traffic surge.
Greece creates over 400 subsidized jobs in post-coal transition areas
Greece’s Public Employment Service creates 419 subsidized jobs in coal transition areas, part of €10.7M program supporting 1,000 new positions in Western Macedonia.
Wall Street’s weak open amid Trump tariff statements
Wall Street opens lower as Trump tariff uncertainty weighs on markets. Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 all decline amid trade negotiation concerns.
Voucher 2025: New training programs with allowance up to €2,000
DYPA launches two new training vouchers for 2025, offering educational allowances up to €2,000 to 200,000 unemployed individuals and workers starting this week.
Kostis Hatzidakis: 5 key priorities for innovation and competitiveness
Greece’s Deputy PM outlines five strategic priorities to boost innovation and competitiveness, addressing challenges from EU reports on economic transformation.
Athens Stock Exchange falls 0.19% to 1,914.71 points
Athens Stock Exchange General Price Index drops 0.19% to 1,914.71 points as market corrects after four consecutive rising sessions with 2.68% total gains.
“Mini Recovery Fund”: €8 billion flows to society – New home energy program and support for 1.5 million vulnerable households
Greece allocates €8 billion from European funds to boost citizens’ daily lives through energy programs, social housing, and transport upgrades benefiting 1.5 million households.
DYPA: Applications open for 30 Higher Vocational Training Schools
Greece’s DYPA opens applications for 30 Higher Vocational Training Schools offering 41 in-demand specializations starting July 8th, 2025.
Stournaras: Essential to preserve central bank independence
Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras criticizes political pressure on central banks, emphasizing the need for monetary policy independence amid global tensions.