Finance
If it isn't just the war driving prices, what is? The answer runs through refining capacity, fuel taxes and a strained global market, not the price of crude alone
At the Economist's government roundtable in Athens, the Greek finance minister and Eurogroup chief pushed for a common EU technology doctrine, joint 5G and 6G spectrum auctions, and faster action on energy and a savings union to keep startups and capital in Europe
At The Economist’s 30th Annual Government Roundtable in Lagonissi, two of Greek shipping’s leading owners described an industry that now operates in a state of permanent disruption— yet one that is becoming ever more strategically valuable to states, economies and businesses.
Gas demand rose 15% in the first half of 2026 as Greece pushed to become a supply gateway for the Balkans and southeastern Europe, new figures from grid operator DESFA show
Dedicated audit teams are scouring influencer posts, hashtags and discount codes for signs of unreported deals. Under a recent tax ruling, the freebies creators pocket in return for publicity count as taxable income. Failing to report them can result in steep fines.
Central bank says its oversight is governed by Greek and EU law, clarifies responsibilities over securitizations, credit servicers and the Hercules asset protection scheme
Greece’s student housing crisis deepens as rising rents, limited supply and growing demand make finding affordable apartments increasingly difficult.
The Hellenic Fiscal Council warns that Greece still carries the EU's largest debt load, spends as much on interest as on defense, and faces costlier market borrowing as cheap bailout loans are repaid through 2070.












