Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras warns that state pensions will struggle to provide adequate replacement income in the future, calling for stronger occupational pension funds
ING projects the Greek economy will hit 1.6% in 2026 and 2027, increasing to 1.7% in 2028, with the GDP settling at 0.3% for 2026.
Greece has managed to significantly improve its fiscal position, achieving high primary surpluses and exiting the list of countries with macroeconomic imbalances, but retains one of the most extensive and complex systems of tax exemptions in Europe
Greece’s economy grew 2% in Q1 2026, but rising energy costs and Middle East tensions have prompted lower growth forecasts for the year.
The Commission's diagnosis of Greece's chronic economic vulnerabilities, from low productivity to NPL stockpiles and climate exposure
From Airbnb curbs and rent rebates to debt restructuring and a €150-per-child payment, the legislation touches nearly every corner of the economy.
Eurostat data puts Greece well above the eurozone average, with energy costs and services driving prices higher across the bloc ahead of a closely watched ECB decision next week.
66% of B2B payment delays in Greece are attributed to customer liquidity problems, as geopolitical tensions and high interest rates weigh on businesses
The Ministry of Development is advancing a bill offering tax incentives and fast-track permitting to draw foreign capital into strategic sectors up to €50 million
With household costs rising sharply and inlfation surging partly because of the Iran conflict, Athens is weighing a package of fuel subsidies worth up to 200 million euros, to be announced before the end of next week.
Billions in investment projects face cancellation or higher financing costs after Greece's Recovery and Resilience Facility loan envelope is fully committed, leaving numerous applications without funding.
The ratings agency outlined 4 election scenarios, cautioning that prolonged instability could weigh on investment, markets and growth.
April alone delivered particularly strong results, with net revenues reaching 6.66 billion euros, significantly above monthly targets.
Fuel, transport and food costs drove a sharp monthly spike, with diesel prices up 32.4% year-on-year and no relief expected in the months ahead.
Greece is pushing to expand cruise tourism beyond its most crowded ports, with cruise levy revenues returning to local communities
According to the Medium-Term Plan submitted by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, Greece’s public debt is projected to decline to 136.8% of GDP by the end of 2026.
The country has recorded the sharpest decline in debt-to-GDP ratio across the euro area, driven by strong growth, primary surpluses and early repayments.
Despite a record-breaking start to 2026, with arrivals up 38.5% and revenues up 70.7% in January-February, Greek tourism faces growing uncertainty from Middle East tensions, rising costs, and a shrinking booking window
With €1.2 billion in fiscal space unlocked by a better-than-expected 2025 surplus, Greece is weighing business tax cuts and further household relief ahead of a major government announcement in Thessaloniki this September.
Greece has now received a total of 24.6 billion euros from the fund—equivalent to 68.5% of its overall allocation—marking steady progress in the implementation of its national recovery plan.