The positive assessment forwarded to the Economic and Financial Committee (EFC) follows Greece’s request for the payment on July 18, 2025.

In all his engagements, the Greek Finance Minister is expected to emphasize a consistent message: that amid global uncertainty and volatility, the Greek economy remains resilient and on a steady upward path.

Additionally, the IMF forecasts that inflation in the east Mediterranean country will increase marginally, to 3.1% this year, before easing to 2.5% in 2026

“Czech billionaire Karel Komárek creates €16bn gambling giant,” the FT headline reads, with the report explaining the deal creates the 2nd-largest company.

For consumers, that could mean the price of a standard 20-pack in Greece — now around 4.60 euros — could surge to 7 euros or more, unless tobacco companies absorb part of the tax increase.

The combined company will be called Allwyn, remain listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, and aims to expand into other international markets

Established in 2020 and running through 2026, the initiative includes the (RRF), with a total envelope of up to €725 billion — roughly 4% of the European Union’s GDP

Speaking in Sydney, Deputy Foreign Minister Giannis Loverdos highlighted Greece’s strong economy, investor-friendly climate, and enduring ties with the Greek diaspora

Lawmakers agree to raise company thresholds and ease compliance rules after months of political wrangling over Europe’s green agenda

Businesses are resorting to old and new tactics in order to bypass Greece’s new Digital Work Card system, from manipulating schedules to underreporting hours, leaving workers vulnerable

According to ot.gr, ATHEX-listed PPC is seeking to cover a major portion of financing needed for its strategic investment plan, billed as reaching 10.1 billion euros over the 2025-2027 period

Despite global headwinds in fashion and leather goods, Louis Vuitton’s Greek arm delivered a striking 20% sales increase in 2024.

A growing number of Greek café and restaurant chains are boldly expanding abroad, no longer driven by necessity, but by strategy.

According to data from Geoaxis, residential property prices have surged dramatically over the past decade.

Widespread violations were uncovered across Greece’s tourist hotspots, with Crete and the Peloponnese leading in tax evasion. Hundreds of fines and temporary closures were imposed by the country’s tax authority

Among specific occupations, the biggest net gains were seen in cleaners, teaching staff (professors, teachers), and early childhood educators and assistants.

Mitsotakis avoided outlining concrete actions, instead opting to vaguely appease his audience’s concerns and the investment insecurity of industrialists and entrepreneurs present.

Greece’s draft 2026 budget banks on doubling investments to drive growth, but EU funding deadlines, a cooling property market, and stubborn inflation pose serious risks

Saudi Industry Minister Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef visits Athens to deepen trade and industrial ties with Greece, focusing on non-oil sectors, renewable energy, and major joint projects such as the Saudi-Greek energy interconnection

Parental transfers and donations remain particularly popular, contributing positively to public revenues.