Psaltis Sends a Clear Message: “Let Banks Finance Growth, Not Politics”

Alpha Bank CEO Vassilis Psaltis argues that Greece has restored financial credibility but now faces a much bigger challenge: closing the productivity gap with Europe. His remarks come amid renewed political debate over the banking sector, with economists warning that abrupt policy interventions could undermine financial stability.

Exarchou’s AKTOR Opens a Dual Front in Circular Economy and LNG Infrastructure

AKTOR is accelerating its transformation into an integrated infrastructure and energy group, assessing investment opportunities in natural gas and environmental infrastructure while confirming discussions with Motor Oil — without, however, any binding agreement at this stage.

Tsipras to Guilfoyle: “Greece Must Be a Partner, Not a Given Ally”

Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle that Greek-American relations should be built on mutual benefit rather than unconditional alignment, while raising concerns over Turkey, Gaza and regional stability.

Georgiadis:A Triumph for Greece's National Health System–How Free Evening Surgeries Eliminated Waiting Lists

With a 98% reduction in waiting lists exceeding four months, more than 26,800 free evening surgeries and a record 522,000 operations performed in 2025, Greece's Ministry of Health says it has delivered one of the Recovery and Resilience Facility's most successful healthcare reforms.

An Autopsy of Greece's Economic Success Story: When Macroeconomic Gains Meet Social Skepticism

Growth, investment-grade status, fiscal surpluses and credit upgrades on one side. Inflation, housing costs, private debt and stagnant purchasing power on the other. Greece's economic debate is no longer about the numbers—it is about what those numbers actually mean.

Vatican Accuses EU of Double Standards on War, Calls for Rethink of ‘Just War’ Doctrine

Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican challenge the European Union's selective application of international law, arguing that geopolitical interests increasingly determine which wars are condemned—and which are tolerated.

U.S. Congress Moves to Block Turkey’s Return to the F-35 Program

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to maintain sanctions on Turkey and prevent its return to the F-35 fighter jet program, arguing that Ankara’s continued possession of the Russian S-400 system remains incompatible with U.S. law and NATO security.

Pierrakakis Unveils New Private Debt Framework: “Real Second Chances” for More Than 2 Million Borrowers

Retroactive interest reductions, new 72-installment repayment plans, expanded access to the out-of-court settlement mechanism, higher protected bank account limits, and stronger safeguards for primary residences form the core of Greece’s new private debt reform.

Mitsotakis: "Credibility is Measured by Results" – The New Political Narrative Ahead of 2027

In an unusually comprehensive review of seven years in office, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis shifts the political debate from promises to measurable outcomes, presenting credibility and policy delivery as New Democracy's strongest electoral asset.

Shield AI: America's $12.7 Billion Defense Unicorn Bets on Greece

The U.S. defense technology company is establishing a long-term presence in Greece through a partnership with the Hellenic Army, collaboration with EFA Group, and plans for local support infrastructure, positioning the country as a strategic hub for autonomous defense systems in Southeastern Europe.

Erdoğan’s Pre-NATO Crackdown Raises New Questions Over Turkey’s Democratic Trajectory

As Ankara prepares to host one of NATO’s most consequential summits in years, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has intensified domestic security operations, reigniting European concerns over the rule of law and civil liberties. The developments highlight a longstanding dilemma for Western allies: how far can strategic necessity outweigh democratic principles?

Qatargate: Avramopoulos Seeks to Block European Arrest Warrant in New Legal Challenge

Former European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos has launched a legal bid before Greece's Supreme Court Prosecutor's Office to invalidate the European Arrest Warrant issued by Belgian authorities in connection with the Qatargate investigation. The move shifts the spotlight from the criminal allegations themselves to a broader institutional debate over the operation of the European Arrest Warrant, judicial cooperation within the European Union, and the balance between procedural safeguards and cross-border justice.