Banksy has placed a new statue in Waterloo Place, London, a suited man walking off a plinth, flag covering his face

Piraeus Bank, Alpha Bank, and Optima Bank were affirmed with stable outlooks. Eurobank and National Bank of Greece were also affirmed, but their outlooks were revised to negative from stable.

In an extensive interview, the former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert calls for an immediate return to a two-state solution as the only viable path to ending the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

Alpha Bank highlights the strategic role of regional energy routes as Europe faces supply risks, low gas reserves and mounting pressure to diversify away from vulnerable transit chokepoints

Athens moves to extend Yannis Stournaras’ tenure at the Bank of Greece, underlining confidence in monetary policy and financial stability.

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is driving market volatility and shifting investor behavior, as inflows into Greek mutual funds slow and demand rises for safer assets such as bond and liquidity funds.

The Bank of Greece governor says the current inflation surge, driven by global shocks, may be more difficult to manage than the 2021–22 episode, as expectations shift and repeated disruptions test central banks

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.

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.

Moody's said the broader economic environment is expected to stay supportive, with growth continuing to be driven by investment

Israeli settlers have killed at least five Palestinians in the West Bank since February, as wartime roadblocks and military measures delay medical aid and leave villages vulnerable, rights groups say.

Greece’s third-largest lender by market value expects to raise its dividend per share from €0.40 in 2025 to €0.80 by 2030 as part of its new five-year strategic plan, aiming for steady shareholder value growth and expanding loan activity.

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.

Greek banks are reassessing three-year operational plans amid the U.S.–Iran conflict, with potential impacts on credit growth, profitability, and dividend policies if global energy prices and inflation spike

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.

Eurobank is identified as Bank of America’s top pick for 2026, driven by three key catalysts: the potential upgrade of Greece to a developed market, Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone, and Cyprus joining the Schengen area.

Following Metlen’s profit warning and the revision of its EBITDA 2025 forecast to 750 million euros, Eurobank Equities on Friday announced that it maintains a ‘market’ recommendation and a target price of 56.20 euros, with an emphasis on asset rotation and a quarterly result with no new negative developments. The brokerage firm sees the upside […]

From April 1, 2026, all rent payments in Greece must be made via bank transfer, with penalties for non-compliance affecting tax deductions, housing allowances, and business expense claims

The pace at which the unemployment rate is decreasing in Greece is declining, according to a Eurobank analysis. The periodical review highlights the fact that women, young persons, and disabled persons are impacted at a higher rate than the corresponding groups in the rest of the EU countries. According to the bank’s economists, the percentage […]