As Greece enters a new era of stronger forecasts and rising investment, the government’s 2026 budget reveals a second, harsher reality: growth rests on unstable foundations, convergence with Europe remains fragile, and households continue struggling with cost of living.
Greece’s recycling rate is at just 5.2%, far below the EU average of 11.8%.
Morgan Stanley forecasts 2% GDP growth annually in 2025, 2026, and 2027, stressing that private consumption had strong gains early in 2025.
The Greek economy grew 2 percent year-on-year, driven mainly by private consumption and tourism.
Seven out of ten young people report that financial or housing difficulties prevent them from having children.
The greek shadow economy, valued at over €40 billion -about 18% of its GDP- remains entrenched as cash continues to dominate daily transactions, fueling undeclared income and tax evasion despite efforts to curb it
Many older Americans are financially comfortable, but they worry their adult children won’t achieve the same kind of economic stability
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
Fitch Ratings outlines both the strengths and weaknesses of Greece’s economy in its new analysis for Europe, ahead of its next credit rating review. According to the agency, Greece’s current credit rating reflects its relatively high GDP per capita and governance indicators, which are above the median ‘BBB’ level, as well as its policy credibility, […]
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The Greek prime minister, among others, said there's nothing to discuss with Ankara regarding hydrocarbon research south of Crete, for instance. He also fielded a question on Chinese ownership of the port of Piraeus; cited the IMEC corridor initiative
DBRS chose not to upgrade Greece’s credit rating, with analysts widely anticipating Moody’s will also hold off on any change.
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The fiscal performance of the Greek economy is attributed to higher tax revenues and the contribution from the Attiki Odos motorway deal.
Preliminary data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority shows Greece’s GDP grew just 1.7% year-on-year in second quarter (Q2) 2025, signaling a slowdown ahead of forecasts for the Thessaloniki International Fair
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From soaring defense budgets to shifting supply chains, experts warn that the end of the post–Cold War “peace dividend” is reshaping global markets and debt
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will chair a cabinet meeting in Athens on Friday morning, with ministers set to present new legislative initiatives spanning education, development, energy, culture, and sustainable fisheries.