Shipping and Hellenism – The era of dominance

During this year’s Delphi Economic Forum, Eva Douzinas sat down with journalist and Deputy Chief Editor Cheryl Novak to discuss the impending expansion of fish farming in Greece—and what that actually entails

Piraeus Bank, Alpha Bank, and Optima Bank were affirmed with stable outlooks. Eurobank and National Bank of Greece were also affirmed, but their outlooks were revised to negative from stable.

Government hints at possible economic support for households as officials await surplus data, with announcements potentially imminent if fiscal conditions allow

Nearly one in three businesses audited in 2025 were found violating tax rules, with car repair services topping the list as authorities impose billions in fines and hundreds of shutdowns

New report highlights persistent informal employment, with women in rural areas most affected despite a gradual decline over the past decade.

From the final quarter of 2026, and most likely beginning in October, seismic surveys are expected to commence under the joint venture between Chevron and HELLENiQ ENERGY

Thousands of tourists and locals flocked to the Acropolis on Saturday as Greece offered free admission to all state-run archaeological sites and museums in honor of World Heritage Day.

New data for 2025 shows mixed trends in Greece’s cultural sites, with modest changes in visitor numbers but significant increases in revenue, particularly in archaeological locations where earnings more than doubled in some periods.

Athens moves to extend Yannis Stournaras’ tenure at the Bank of Greece, underlining confidence in monetary policy and financial stability.

A brief ceasefire initially boosted bookings for Greece, but renewed geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East has disrupted momentum, leaving the tourism sector balancing cautious optimism with concerns over rising travel costs and demand volatility

Athens responds firmly to remarks by Turkey’s foreign minister, stressing its independent decision-making and commitment to regional stability through international partnerships

European NATO members, including the UK and France, say they will not take part in a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports ordered by Donald Trump, instead pushing for a multinational mission to restore navigation once hostilities end

Kyriakos Pierrakakis is in Washington for the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings and his first in-person G7 sessions as Eurogroup President, holding key talks with global financial leaders and taking part in discussions on global economic uncertainty

New data shows the average pension remains relatively low despite recent increases, with more than half of recipients earning below €1,000 and significant differences between private and public sector payouts

New national data reveal widespread chronic health conditions, lifestyle-related risks, and limited access to care, highlighting concerns over mental and physical wellbeing across age groups

The touching evening mass on Holy Saturday has psalms read out and Resurrection hymns recited by the lay chanters, recounting Christ’s descent into the underworld.

The most solemn day in the Greek Orthodox calendar brings the country to a near-standstill, as churches, streets and coastlines fill with candlelight, flowers and quiet grief

According to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), low innovation and the slow adoption of technology by businesses are additional problems