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Time running out for government action out as water crisis deepens
The Greek government is confronting a mounting water crisis that has pushed Attica to the brink of emergency status and forced ministers to admit that “difficult decisions” can no longer be delayed.
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Labour agreement hailed by government as restoration of pre-crisis rights
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis claimed to have lifted the final restrictions imposed on the labour markets by the bailout programmes, after the social partners shook hands on a deal to extend collective agreements.
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Energy leads 1.4 pct YoY drop in producer prices for Oct
Greece’s Producer Price Index (PPI) remained in contraction in October, with a drop of 1.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a decrease of 1.1 percent in September, ELSTAT data showed on Friday.
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Fuels and food drive 0.7 pct YoY fall in Sept retail sales
Greece’s retail sales dropped by 0.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) in September, after a strong rise of 5.1 percent in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.
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Deposits drop of 2.13 bln in Oct driven by businesses
The Greek banking system’s private sector deposits fell significantly in October, with a net drop of 2.13 billion euros, after a rise of 2.65 billion euros in August, according to the latest Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Thursday.
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Government pins hopes on payments, OPEKEPE shake-up to stem farmers’ protests
Government ministers say they are confident overdue payments will hit farmers’ bank accounts in time to call off disruptive protests planned for the coming week, while they hope to have the payments system tidied up by the end of the year.
Amid publicity storm, Tsipras publishes 'Ithaca' and fuels speculation about new journey
PM highlights latest stage of relief rollout as government seeks to improve mood
Economy
Credit growth slows to 7.8 pct YoY in Oct
The credit expansion in the Greek private sector remained strong though it moderated in October, rising by 7.8 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 10.7 percent the previous month, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Thursday showed.
Construction continues recovery in Aug, down 8.4 pct YoY over 8 months
Economic sentiment slides in Nov, consumer confidence drops sharply
Society
EBRD reports highlights demographic headwinds Greece has to navigate
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Transition Report 2025-26, "Brave Old World," identifies Greece as a rapidly ageing economy facing mounting demographic challenges, necessitating bold policy responses centered on extending working lives, boosting productivity through technology, and facilitating targeted labor mobility.
OECD report highlights stark contrasts in health system
Greece’s 14–29s: Ambitious, anxious and lacking trust
Agora
Podcast - Main character energy: Greece vies for leading fossil fuel role
Greece is trying to secure a central role in the global energy game. In this episode of *The Agora*, we explore how a flurry of recent deals is positioning the country as a key player in the transatlantic energy landscape.
15% Uncertainty: Greece, Europe and the tariff shockwave
Summit of transactions – Erdogan and Trump