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

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.

In an interview with To Vima International edition, professor and politician Tasos Giannitsis explains the need to restructure the country’s economic base and the obstacle of vested interests

Greece’s streets brim with cafés, but behind the daily ritual lies an economic model built on low wages, fragile businesses and short-term survival. A closer look inside the country’s booming but unstable “coffee economy” — and the people keeping it afloat

Greece’s economic momentum will be driven by rising investment, resilient consumer activity, a robust labor market that continues to bolster real incomes, and strong tourism flows.

Greece stands out in gender representation: 34% of firms have at least 40% women in senior management, and 22% are majority female-owned—both above the EU average.

Goldman Sachs’ Current Activity Indicator suggests the Greek economy is maintaining resilience consistent with growth above 2%.

Looking further ahead, the European Commission forecasts that GDP growth will moderate to 1.7% in 2027 as the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) winds down.

In Greece, Aegean, OTE, and Bank of Cyprus stand out among Wood's top picks, with Aegean taking the lead.

The issue cleared at a yield of 1.78%, with total bids reaching 921 million euros—1.84 times the amount offered—reflecting solid investor appetite.

Several Greek export categories proved resilient despite U.S. tariffs, while others, such as feta and olives, saw significant declines, according to new data from the Greek Exporters Association

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.

Aristotle’s golden mean applied to modern economies — why Japan’s balance of assets and debt sustains trust

Moody's notes that most countries projected to cut debt in 2026 have lower credit ratings, with Greece (Baa3) standing out as an exception.

During a charged parliament debate, leaders clash over Greece’s escalating cost-of-living pressures, with the PM arguing that wage growth and fiscal discipline are easing pressure on households, while LOTO accused the government of deepening inequality

Eurostat’s 2024 data show Greece posting the EU’s second-lowest median wage, outpacing only Bulgaria and remaining well below the European average

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

With €2.5 billion in wage hikes, bonuses, and tax cuts, Greece is loosening its purse strings to ease household strain — cautiously, and amid widespread discontent with government performance

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