Plans for faster debt payment
Early debt repayments are at the center of Greece’s financial strategy for 2026.
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said.
Turkey and Armenia agree to simplify visa procedures to normalize ties
Turkey and Armenia have agreed to simplify visa procedures as part of efforts to normalize ties, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry announced Monday, making it easier for their citizens to travel between the two countries.
Lenders return to real estate
Greece’s major banking groups are making a comeback to domestic real estate, currently running investment programs exceeding €1.5 billion.
Primary budget surplus at 12.7 bln euros in Jan-Nov
According to the data available for the execution of the state budget on a modified cash basis, the state budget balance for the period of January-November of 2025 presented a surplus of 5.16 billion euros, against a revised target of a surplus of €225 million that has been incorporated for the same period of 2025…
Government unsure how to deal with protesting farmers
The government is convinced that highway blockades by protesting farmers will last at least until the Feast of Epiphany, a national holiday observed on January 6.
Stournaras: ECB interest rates are well calibrated
The European Central Bank must remain in an attitude of readiness to adjust its interest rates either up or down as circumstances require, according to ECB Governing Council Member Yannis Stournaras.
Frictions seen in Greek-Turkish relations
Following three years of relative calm, Greek officials and diplomats are bracing for renewed turmoil in relations with Turkey in 2026.
Greece is a privileged field for energy investments
Greece offers major opportunities for direct investments in the sector as it already constitutes an energy hub.
EFKA anticipates surplus of more than €1 bln in 2026
The Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) is estimated to secure a surplus of €1 billion by the end of 2026, driven by an increase in revenues, mainly from social security contributions, of at least 4%.