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Greek market volatility and 17-year high milestone

108 clusters · 144 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Athens Stock Exchange joins Euronext and returns to developed markets

The ATHEX General Index has demonstrated resilience, recently reaching a 17-year high. While the index previously closed at 2,634.24 points, it later reached an intraday peak of 2,701.80 points before experiencing a peri

Private sector support for Greek educational infrastructure

6 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: National Bank of Greece to donate and renovate three schools in Ioannina

Educational infrastructure in Greece is receiving significant private sector support through large-scale donations and renovation projects. In Ioannina, the National Bank of Greece has moved toward a formal agreement to

Death and funeral of Greek politician Spyros Chalvatzis

3 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Spyros Chalvatzis: Political funeral held for veteran KKE leader

Spyros Chalvatzis, a prominent leader of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) and former Member of Parliament, died on September 12, 2026, at the age of 79 following a long battle with serious health issues. A lifelong a

Greek Air Force F-4 Phantom crash and investigation

7 clusters · 313 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Tanagra crash: Aircraft parts found in pilot's body bag

On September 5, 2026, an F-4E Phantom II fighter jet crashed during the Athens Flying Week airshow at Tanagra Air Base, killing two highly experienced Greek Air Force pilots, Squadron Leader Ioannis Bletsas and Flight Li

Greece tourism surge strains island services and infra

16 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Eurocontrol reports record European air traffic this summer

Tourism to Greece continues to outpace island capacity, with foreign arrivals up 27.1% and revenues up 37.7% in the first four months of 2026. While traditional hubs like Santorini and Mykonos face extreme pressure, trav

Greece school infrastructure renovation program

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Greek banks commit €560 million to school and university upgrades

Greece is implementing the ‘Marietta Giannakou Program’ to modernize educational infrastructure through renovations of school buildings. The program involves various repairs, including painting, roof work, insulation, an

Thessaloniki educational infrastructure and student support

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Thessaloniki secures free transit cards for over 4,000 students

In Thessaloniki, efforts to support the upcoming school year have focused on infrastructure and student mobility. Major Greek banks, including Alpha Bank, Eurobank, National Bank of Greece, and Piraeus Bank, completed r

Greek professional pension fund market growth

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Greek Professional Pension Funds assets reach €3.09 billion

The Greek banking sector is navigating a period of political and financial transition. Initially, major systemic banks, including Piraeus, Eurobank, Alpha Bank, and National Bank of Greece, began establishing professiona

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: National Bank of Greece launches back-to-school rewards program

European banks' capital actions & social programmes 2026

26 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Greece implements tax incentives to attract hedge funds and boost investment

In early July, Alpha Bank Cyprus reinforced its executive team, while Alpha Bank and UniCredit launched a unified platform for corporate clients in Greece and Bulgaria. CaixaBank’s chief executive warned that Spain’s pol

Greek stock market developed market reclassification

4 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Greece announces energy cost reduction and economic reform roadmap

Greece is transitioning from an emerging market to a developed market following a reclassification by FTSE Russell and STOXX. This upgrade moves the Euronext Athens into the category of mature markets, marking a return t

Greek energy providers launch student electricity plans

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Enerwave launches My Wave Student+ electricity plan

Energy providers in Greece have introduced specialized electricity plans targeting the student demographic. On August 27, Protergia, an energy provider from METLEN, launched the ‘Protergia Student Plan’. Priced at €19.9

Greek banking sector impact from Katseli law ruling

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Greece: Katseli Law borrowers to receive lower monthly installments

A Supreme Court ruling regarding the Katseli law has imposed significant financial burdens on Greece’s systemic banks. The decision changes how interest is calculated for active loan restructurings under protection, requ

IRIS instant payment service developments in Greece

6 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Greece addresses cryptocurrency taxation and IRIS payment limits

The IRIS instant payment service in Greece has seen increased integration into the banking sector and subsequent scrutiny regarding tax regulations. Initially, financial institutions began enhancing the service's utility

Greek banking sector trends and market activity

2 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Greek banking sector drives insurance market consolidation

The Greek banking sector continues to face shifts in financial performance and market strategy. Recent data from the Bank of Greece and ELSTAT regarding July 2026 indicates a continued slowdown in domestic economy financ

Investment outlook for Greek systemic banks

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: UBS maintains ‘Buy’ rating for Greece’s four systemic banks

Investment banks have issued positive outlooks for Greece’s four systemic banks, citing strong earnings and growth potential. Goldman Sachs upgraded price targets for Eurobank, Alpha Bank, Piraeus Bank, and the National

Global market volatility and economic outlook

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: European markets face volatility warnings amid regional credit growth

Global financial markets have experienced volatility driven by rising bond yields, energy price concerns, and shifting economic outlooks. In the United States, Wall Street indices showed signs of recovery following a pe