Reduced risk, strong growth and still-attractive valuations are keeping Greece firmly on investors’ radar, with 2026 shaping up as another pivotal year for mergers and acquisitions despite persistent exit challenges

From offshore gas exploration to long-term U.S. LNG deals, 2026 marks a turning point as Greece begins to see results from major energy agreements signed over the past two years

Strong growth forecasts for 2026 hinge on investment delivery, inflation control and the final stretch of EU recovery funds, raising concerns over whether ambitious targets can translate into lasting gains for incomes and productivity

Banks warn that nearly €800 million may go unspent as two flagship housing programs -one for first-time buyers and another for home renovations- struggle with supply shortages and weak uptake

Greece’s power transmission operator faces urgent funding decisions as it advances €7.5 billion in domestic and international grid projects, with global investors circling and the government under pressure to act by mid-January

Despite signs of cooling, new-build apartment prices in Athens remain on a steep upward path, having nearly doubled over the past decade. Find out which areas are the most expensive

According to the country’s statistics authority (EL.STAT), total building activity (private-public) in Greece, calculated on the basis of the number of issued building permits, amounted to 29,555

This development confirms Metlen’s role as a key pillar of energy security in Southeastern Europe

Banks will operate as normal on New Year’s Eve, while all branches will remain closed on Thursday, January 1, due to the public holiday. Customer service at bank branches will resume on Friday, January 2

Prices and rents continued their established upward trend, with Bank of Greece data confirming further growth in commercial property values and rental rates in the first half of 2025.

The final bank holiday of the festive season will be Tuesday 6 January, marking the Feast of Epiphany.

As a share of GDP, public debt is expected to fall to 138.2% from an estimated 145.9% in 2025, with the government targeting a drop below 120% of GDP by 2029.

Other precious metals also advanced. Silver surged as much as 3.4%, reaching record levels just shy of 70 dollars an ounce, while palladium jumped 5%.

Power grid operator estimates up to 400,000 illegal or tampered connections in the country

The government’s latest measures combine generous renovation grants, tax relief and tighter rental regulations in an effort to boost housing supply, even as owners warn of added complexity and unintended consequences

Looking ahead, inflation is expected to fall sharply to 2.1% in 2026, remain largely unchanged at 2.2% in 2027, and then experience a one-off increase to 2.5% in 2028.

China said the rates will be set based on a percentage of a product's value, determined by the Customs Tariff Commission.

The surge of Israeli buyers is largely driven by geopolitical instability and the ongoing conflict in Gaza, as well as the established presence of fellow Israelis in Greece.

Greece’s finance minister and newly elected president of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, said in a Facebook post that he took part for the first time in a meeting of G7 finance ministers, representing the euro zone. Pierrakakis attended the final G7 finance ministers’ meeting of 2025, held under Canada’s presidency, ahead of France taking over […]

This digital reform places the citizen at the center, gradually consolidating all communication channels with AADE—from traditional telephone support to fully digitized processes—providing fast access to answers.