The twin rating moves within 24 hours put Greece’s economic performance back in the spotlight. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis describes the country as an “example of resilience, growth, reforms and rapid public debt reduction,” linking stronger credibility to investment, higher incomes and greater fiscal capacity to support households and businesses.
The Motor Oil deal for HELECTOR and THALIS, long-term US LNG contracts and more than €1 billion in renewable investments reveal a strategy extending far beyond construction — with Greece positioned at the heart of Southeast Europe’s changing energy and infrastructure map
Tourist arrivals continue to break records, yet spending per visitor remains weak and average stays are getting shorter. The data suggest that Greece's tourism-led growth model is reaching its limits, raising new questions about long-term competitiveness and sustainable economic development.
The U.S. investment bank expects Greece to attract around $1 billion in new capital as Greek equities prepare to join the Euro STOXX index, reinforcing the country's return to the global investment spotlight.
The European Stability Mechanism warns that rising geopolitical tensions and the risk of a correction in U.S. financial markets could push the Eurozone into recession, reignite inflation, and place additional pressure on public finances.
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.
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.
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.
Athens accelerates public debt reduction amid global uncertainty, aiming to strengthen investor confidence and reinforce economic credibility
Greece posts a 4.9% of GDP primary surplus, beating targets by €2.881 billion, while the government unveils targeted support measures and a new economic roadmap for 2026 under strict EU fiscal constraints.
Strong revenue performance and spending discipline give Athens new fiscal room amid global uncertainty
MSCI upgrade could cement Athens’s comeback and transform global investor flows
Despite weaker tax revenues, the state posts surplus thanks to restrained spending and timing adjustments
Global oil market analysis and the domestic impact on fuel prices, inflation, and growth
Downgrade to underweight sends a message beyond the stock — to investors and policymakers alike
The revamped EU framework emphasizes “net primary expenditure,” fiscal commitments, and debt sustainability—reshaping Athens’ policy space.
Central bank money on distributed ledgers marks a strategic bid to defend the euro in a tokenised world
Cabinet approves Social Agreement, Multiannual Fiscal Planning, National Development Program, and key legislative reforms shaping a new era of growth and social cohesion
With steady 2% growth and a historic debt reduction, Greece is emerging as Europe’s strongest economic success story.
New regulatory framework reshapes market access for exchanges, wallets, and crypto service providers under MiCA
Finance Ministry data shows robust tax revenue, lower expenditures and early income tax collections boosting fiscal performance beyond expectations
