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EU gives Greece exclusive green light for energy escape clause, paving the way for €1 billion in investments
The decision “confirms that Greece is a strong and reliable country that sets goals, achieves them and plays a leading role in shaping European decisions,” Kyriakos Pierrakakis said – The main projects in the pipeline
ELSTAT: Inflation jumped to 5% in September, fuel prices rallied, rents rose by 14.7%
Natural gas surged by 55.2%, heating oil by 53.2%, diesel by 38.8% and petrol by 22.5% — Hotels rose by 29.8%, transport by 11.3%
Alarm bells in the Eurozone over bonds: Borrowing costs in France at a 25-year high, why isn’t the ECB intervening?
France is raising fears of a new debt crisis, with the Eurozone issuing it an ultimatum over the 2027 budget – Why the ECB is not activating its support mechanism – The ECB’s message and the €340 billion in bonds
All the new rules for non-performing loans: Timelines and procedures under the new draft law
The new bill provides for stricter supervision of servicers, digital recording of negotiations, a six-month deadline for restructuring, suspension of interest in cases of violations, and enhanced protection for debtors against foreclosures and seizures by creditors
Kanellakis, Pittas, Pappas, Vafeias: What needs to change for Greek ships to return to the Greek flag
The four Greek shipowners speak about the shortage of Greek seafarers, the changes needed to the Greek registry and the need to bring shipping into schools – What they said about decarbonization, new fuels and artificial intelligence
“Popularity doesn’t grant immunity”, says Finance Minister about 18 influencers, rappers and models facing gambling charges
Finance Minister told the Hellenic Gaming Commission that fines of up to €50,000 now apply and that around 15,000 websites have been blacklisted
Up to five chances to halve tax fines: How audit cases are closed by accepting the findings
Taxpayers can cut tax audit fines by 25% to 50% by accepting the principal debt at one of four successive stages, with the discount shrinking the longer the case drags on. Paying 25% upfront within three days secures the reduction
Greece approves €6.6bn of private investment set to create 21,000 jobs
The 22 projects in the two latest rounds of the major investments scheme top €513 million, yet Greek business investment still trails the EU average by 4.21 percentage points and approvals do not guarantee delivery
Analysis: G7 oil stock release will only briefly cool prices, analysts warn
Brent dropped roughly 3% to $99.25 after the G7 pledged up to 100 million barrels from strategic stocks, yet Barclays lifted its fourth quarter forecast to $115 as inventories shrink and Gulf flows stay restricted
Greece makes €2.5bn early repayment to EFSF as Gramenia says it “sends a message of confidence to markets”
Proceeds from the re-privatisation of Greek banks that had previously received support from the Financial Stability Fund were used — “The repayment is yet another indication of Greece’s progress,” said EFSF CEO Pierre Gramenia
