National Bank of Greece posts profits of €661 mln in the first half
National Bank of Greece (NBG) recorded profits of €661 million in the first half of the year, it announced on Thursday.
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July 23, 2026 Greece opens final section of E65 motorway after 18-year construction delay
Greece has completed a long-delayed motorway linking central Greece with the country’s northwestern regions, cutting travel times between Lamia and the Egnatia Odos highway near Grevena to about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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July 16, 2026 AADE’s eye on cash registers
The tax administration will now be able to monitor the cash register of each business in almost real time, as during the course of this year it will put into operation its upgraded e-send information system, which will automatically receive the details of each receipt immediately after its issuance.
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July 15, 2026 Greek central bank chief says economy well positioned for growth
Greece is now in a much stronger position than it was just a few years ago and meets all the conditions needed to seize the opportunities arising from the transformation of the European and global economy, Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras said Tuesday.
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July 14, 2026 Goldman Sachs raises target for Greek stock market
The Athens stock market continues to display the characteristics of a bull market, with bouts of profit-taking being readily absorbed, while the outlook for the second half of 2026 remains positive, provided the favorable sentiment in global markets is not significantly disrupted.
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July 12, 2026 Plan for balcony photovoltaics
A new ministerial decree governing the development, installation and connection of self-consumption electricity systems has been put out for public consultation until July 20, aiming to reform and simplify the net billing framework. For the first time, the draft decision allows the installation of small photovoltaic systems of up to 800 watts – or so-called […]
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July 7, 2026 Indirect taxes as sacrosanct for the Greek economy
The discussion about reducing value-added tax and indirect taxes in general often returns to the public debate on how households might be relieved of the burden of inflation. However, the reality is more complex.
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July 5, 2026 Greece remains among Europeans’ top choices
Greece consolidates its position among the top and most attractive destinations for European travelers, occupying fourth place in the European ranking of the top 10 countries. Greece’s strong appeal is reflected in a pan-European survey, which records the intentions and planning of consumers for the summer and fall tourism season.
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July 4, 2026 Building on the Greece-India ‘strategic partnership’
“The Port of Piraeus can play an important role in strengthening India – Greece and India – Europe connectivity,” said Piyush Goyal, India’s union minister of commerce and industry, in an interview with Kathimerini.
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June 17, 2026 MEPs give broad backing to new EU-US trade deal
By Martin Banks MEPs have backed the EU-US trade deal, saying it is a “pragmatic and necessary agreement that gives European businesses the certainty they need in uncertain times.”
