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ND moves to contain demands for parliamentary scrutiny as polls show opposition in flux
New Democracy’s move to quash parliamentary inquiries into the OPEKEPE farm payments scandal and the surveillance affair is being widely read as a tactical attempt at damage limitation ahead of national elections, with opposition parties accusing the government of a continuing cover-up.
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Greece and Germany seek to bridge gaps in strategic convergence
The meeting between Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Athens on Monday offered an opportunity for both sides to reflect on the current state of Greek–German relations, which are marked by strategic convergence but also persistent divergences in priorities.
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Energy a key driver for 8.3 pct YoY rise in March producer prices
Greece’s Producer Price Index (PPI) jumped in March with a rise of 8.3 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a decrease of 1.7 percent in the previous month, ELSTAT data showed.
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Retail sales growth remained strong in Feb with 7.2 pct YoY rise
The growth of Greece’s retail sales was stable with a rise of 7.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) in February, after a rise of 7 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed.
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PMI drops to 52.4 pts in April as manufacturers feel impact of Iran conflict
Greece’s manufacturing PMI dropped to 52.4 points in April, from 54.5 points in the previous month, S&P Global data showed on Monday.
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Politics
Predator row deepens as Tsipras publishes ideological roadmap for new party
The Predator affair is turning into one of the most serious institutional confrontations of recent years and a major flashpoint in the build-up towards the next general election, in which Alexis Tsipras looks set to be competing with his own vehicle after the publication of his new political manifesto on May 1.
PASOK’s tries to eke out space between weakened ND and returning Tsipras
Tsipras issues rallying call to progressive camp as ND slides in polls
Economy
Piraeus Bank's net profit at 278 mln in Q1, net interest income at 481 mln
Piraeus Bank posted a net profit of 278 million euros in Q1 this year, from 282 million euros in Q1 2025.
Credit growth stable at 7.4 pct YoY in March, led by business loans
Deposits rise by 2.13 bln in March, up to 209.75 bln
Society
Greeks on AI: Interest, anxiety and a desire to "remain human"
Artificial intelligence may be reshaping global debates, but until now we have known surprisingly little about how Greeks themselves perceive this fast‑moving technology.
EBRD reports highlights demographic headwinds Greece has to navigate
OECD report highlights stark contrasts in health system
Agora
Energy crisis puts squeeze on Greek fiscal policy
With the prospect of adverse scenarios in the US–Iran conflict now entering the mainstream — three weeks into the war, with no obvious off‑ramp and energy markets on edge — the Greek government finds itself back at the drawing board.
Podcast - Kaisariani photos: Why Greece’s past is present
Is the Greek green transition running out of power?