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Competition Commission carries out surprise inspections of ferry companies over pricing and market allocation concerns
The Commission clarifies that inspections do not mean that the companies have engaged in violations, nor do they prejudge the outcome of the investigation
ECB keeps interest rates unchanged at 2.25%, pausing after June hike
The central bank chose to wait and assess the depth of the Middle East crisis before setting its final strategy for the end of 2026
Abandoned settlements: Ministry of Environment’s plan for organized expansions, building regulations & the debate over out-of-plan areas
The key question is whether the new framework will function exclusively as a tool for revitalizing existing settlements or whether it will lead to organized urban expansions into neighboring areas outside the existing urban planning zones
State “Tiresias”: How the new credit score will work for citizens and businesses
The public and private sectors are creating a unified credit profile for citizens and businesses – How the financial profile of every citizen and business will be “scanned” – How it may affect loans and other transactions
From roads & flood protection to schools & hospitals: What’s included & who benefits from the new €23 billion National Development Program
The new NDP 2026–2030 was presented yesterday by Minister of National Economy Kyriakos Pierrakakis & Deputy Minister Nikos Papathanasis, in the presence of PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The program serves as the detailed roadmap for public investment over the next five years
Bank of Greece: Tourism revenues exceed €5.3 billion in first five months of 2026, up 25.8%
Travel receipts reached €5.32 billion between January and May 2026, up from €4.23 billion a year earlier. In May alone, tourism revenues increased by 10.9% to €2.43 billion
