Compared with Jan. 2026, the price index fell by 0.19%, while the rolling 12-month period from March 2025 to Feb. 2026 shows a cumulative increase of 1.55%.
Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis says an announcement on reducing industrial energy costs is imminent, as the government works to boost competitiveness and attract investment.
Gasoline prices are climbing across Greece as the Middle East conflict fuels market uncertainty, prompting drivers to rush to gas stations while authorities monitor the market and warn that further increases may follow
Geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs are reshaping Greece’s wage debate as the government considers a smaller increase to the minimum wage, while a new sector-wide labor agreement signals a potential revival of collective bargaining.
Freight rates for supertankers and LNG carriers surge as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly halts amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, sending energy markets sharply higher.
Among the main components, services posted the fastest annual growth at 3.4% in Feb., up from 3.2% in Jan. Food, alcohol, and tobacco remained steady at 2.6%.
Business and consumer confidence improved across sectors in Greece in February, driven by construction and retail growth, even as international uncertainties, including the Middle East conflict, pose potential risks
Yannis Stournaras says the European Central Bank should keep its options open as the Iran conflict adds fresh uncertainty to the inflation outlook and threatens Europe’s fragile growth.
Amid escalating Middle East tensions, Greek banks and major stocks see sharp declines, while investors worldwide seek safe havens amid soaring oil prices and market uncertainty.
Parliament will decide on contracts granting offshore hydrocarbon exploration rights south of the Peloponnese and Crete to a Chevron–Helleniq Energy consortium, as Athens advances its energy strategy.
The government is on alert over fuels and natural gas, with price increases at the pump starting tomorrow – Even the convening of a Crisis Management Task Force is on the table.
Drone strikes and escalating military exchanges have forced precautionary shutdowns of major oil and gas facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Israel, disrupting exports and jolting global markets.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 1.73%, with losses recorded in every sector except oil and gas.
Athens is on high alert as rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty raise fears of inflation, weaker consumption, and pressure on tourism if the Middle East crisis drags on.
Gas prices have climbed in recent days as global markets react to escalating conflict, with further increases possible depending on developments in key oil transit routes
The largest shipping capital raise of all time on the Oslo Stock Exchange – Multiple oversubscription of the public offering.
An estimated 390,000 individuals gambled exclusively online, 215,000 participated in illegal land-based venues, and 194,000 engaged in both.
A 50 percent reduction in presumptive income will apply to specific professional categories meeting social and geographic criteria.
The transition will take place from March 1 to March 10, 2026, with full functionality of the digital services being restored once the process has been completed.
Washington is urging Brussels to accelerate regulatory approvals and infrastructure funding ahead of a March 3 meeting seen as pivotal for Southeast Europe’s gas corridor and Greece’s role as a regional energy hub.