The Dutch royals’ lavish new home in Athens exposes the costly side of Greek luxury

According to a new report by the International Olive Council (IOC) for September, significant trends are emerging in terms of producer prices, exports, imports, and consumption, both for olive oil and table olives

The framework reportedly includes the postponement of Chinese export restrictions on rare earth minerals.

The annual growth rate of total financing to the domestic economy rose to 7.8% in September 2025, up from 7.4% in the previous month.

Fitch also upgraded Piraeus’ senior preferred debt rating by one notch to “BBB-” from “BB” and its Tier 2 subordinated debt rating to “BB” from “BB-.”

Every smaller transaction reveals a larger reality: families trimming shopping lists, professionals scrutinizing expenses, and consumers struggling to make ends meet.

Citigroup forecasts net profit for the third quarter at €221 million (excluding charitable donations for school reconstruction) and reported net profit at €193 million.

The study, entitled 'The Café Economy: Structural Τransformation in Greece in the Wake of Austerity and “Reforms', opined that bailout-mandated reforms did not change the country's production model

The most dramatic growth came from the 55–64 age group, where secondhand transactions rose by 132% in a single year.

The Greek industrial and energy group will supply ENGIE with solar power from six UK sites, helping prevent over 52,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually and advancing the UK’s decarbonization goals

By spring 2026, every debt of all public bodies will be automatically recorded from the moment it arises, complete with date, amount, and creditor, ending decades of opacity in public finances.

As visitor numbers soar and infrastructure strains, the Bank of Greece warns that the country’s islands must shift from growth to sustainability — with €35 billion in new investments to keep paradise afloat

Among member states, the highest debt-to-GDP ratios at the end of Q2 2025 were recorded in Greece (151.2%).

The bottling giant will acquire a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, strengthening its footprint across 14 new markets and boosting its role in the continent’s fast-growing economies

Over the January-August 2025 period, the current account deficit decreased by €2.1 billion compared to the same period last year, falling to €6.6 billion.

Energy-efficient and “smart” homes are in strong demand—30–40% higher among younger investors—featuring solar panels, insulation, and low environmental impact.

Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said the government will distribute €2.5 billion over the next eight months through raises, rent rebates, and tax cuts, promising “tangible results” for Greek households after years of financial strain

Notably, 58.78% of main old-age pensions—1,143,013 in total—remain below 1,000 euros, underscoring the modest income level of the majority of Greece’s retirees.

BoG shows a further rise in property prices during the second quarter of 2025. According to ReDataset, the southern suburbs now account for 29.2 percent.

Greece’s Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis met with Euronext CEO Stéphane Boujnah on Monday in Athens in the framework of talks between the Dutch-based company and the ATHEXGroup (ATHEX). Pierrakakis said he was briefed about the company’s plan to create a technology support center in Athens as part of Euronext’s bid to buy out the ATHEXGroup. […]