Despite a promising start to 2026, the Greek market has shown a marked shift, with the General Index down 2.68% year-to-date.

Analysts view the measures as largely short-term “firefighting,” as volatile oil prices and ongoing war pressures continue to drive inflation and strain the economy.

Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects, was also cited as warning that the situation clearly pointed to further escalation and, consequently, higher oil prices, while cautioning that assumptions Iran might back down were misplaced.

It became clear that the Greek market is transitioning from opportunistic investments toward more institutional, long-term capital.

Youth Pass eligible beneficiaries are those who turned 18 or 19 by the last day of 2025.

By education level, secondary education graduates formed the largest group, at 441,289 people or 48.8%.

Bank of Greece governor warns that ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising energy uncertainty could fuel inflation and slow economic growth, despite the country’s continued recovery and strong recent performance

Oil exploration in the Ionian Sea, in western Greece, entered its second phase after the Hellenic Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management Company (HEREMA) announced the consortium of Energean-ExxonMobil and HELLENiQ ENERGY had officially submitted its intent to continue operations in Block 2. ExxonMobil has officially joined the Block 2 offshore hydrocarbon concession in Greece as […]

Total investments amounted to 2.8 billion euros, with 87% allocated to renewable energy projects, flexible generation, and upgrades to distribution networks

German lender keeps “buy” rating on Greek and Cypriot banks, citing strong fundamentals, resilient economic growth and limited exposure to Middle East risks despite recent market volatility.

In an interview with Reuters, QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi warned that the damage from recent Iranian attacks could force the company to declare force majeure on long-term LNG contracts to Italy, Belgium, South Korea and China

As leaders arrive in Brussels and issue pre-summit statements, surging oil prices and Middle East tensions dominate talks, with Greece weighing diesel subsidies and EU states pushing for tax relief measures.

72% of Greek consumers say they have already adjusted their behavior: 35% are cutting spending, 25% are reducing social outings, and 10% report stockpiling basic goods.

The federation also points to mounting pressure inside the tax services, citing an intense workload and unattainable performance targets.

The nominal value of domestic private sector loans managed by Greek loan servicers (ΕDADP) and transferred to specialized foreign financial institutions rose by €604 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching €80.02 billion at year-end, up from €79.42 billion in the previous quarter, according to data from the Bank of Greece. The increase reverses […]

Across the euro area, annual inflation stood at 1.9% in February 2026, up from 1.7% in January and in line with Eurostat’s preliminary reading.

War-related cost increases and supply chain disruptions are hitting Greek exporters, halting trade with key Gulf markets, raising input costs and pushing excess supply into the domestic market

Reuters reports that Greek authorities have issued a high-priority warning, calling on shipping and critical sectors to conduct system scans following suspected Iran-linked cyber activity and increased interference near Gulf shipping routes.

Despite geopolitical tensions, mergers and acquisitions in Greece remain active, signaling a shift toward a more mature investment cycle and sustained interest from strategic investors across key sectors.

Authorities step up inspections amid rising fuel costs, while gas station owners warn profit caps are squeezing margins and may trigger protests