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Bank of Greece: Inflation expected to reach 3.5% in 2026 — When will it ease?
High energy and services prices are fueling persistent inflationary pressures
Defense Industry: Swedish FDI Frigates, the Achilles Shield, and the window of opportunity for Greek companies
The major defense spending planned for the next decade could provide a springboard for Greece’s defense industry, creating production, know-how, exports, and a stronger presence in international supply chains
Greece emerges as a magnet for international funds, positioning itself as a financial hub
Officials in the office of Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Minister of National Economy and Finance, who is leading efforts to attract major foreign fund managers, see the developments as yet another vote of confidence in Greece from international markets
Oil: Weekly surge of over 8% and above $100 – The Middle East keeps markets on alert
Crude oil prices fell after the rally of recent days, but still posted strong weekly gains as the crisis in the Middle East heightened fears over supply disruptions
“How could Artificial Intelligence wipe out humanity?” — What AI itself tells Business Insider
ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Grok analyze how artificial intelligence could theoretically threaten humanity, from malicious use to the loss of human control — Sam Altman: Following researcher resignations, OpenAI opens discussion about putting the brakes on the development of advanced AI
Greek shipowners’ major cash-out – 316 ships up for auction
Tsakos, Frangos, Laskaridis, Lentoudis, Pistiolis, Patitsas, Prokopiou and other major groups are taking advantage of the rally in asset values — The five largest Greek tanker sellers had already completed $1.71 billion in transactions, with the proceeds being reinvested in younger vessels and newbuildings
Oil surges past $100 as Saudi production falls to 36-year low
The escalation of the war between the US and Iran is reigniting concerns over global supplies. Saudi Arabia informed OPEC that its daily production had fallen by 1.9 million barrels to 6.238 million barrels per day, the lowest level since 1990
European Central Bank readies new interest rate rise, and what it means for mortgages and business loans
Germany's Joachim Nagel says a further quarter-point increase is effectively certain as eurozone inflation holds near 3%, with the rise set to filter through to Euribor and then variable mortgages and business loans within weeks
New developments regarding pensions: What will change starting in 2027 regarding personal differentials, EAS, and allowances
The government is planning four changes to pensions for 2027, involving the Solidarity Contribution, the personal difference, pension increases and financial support for low-income pensioners
