#Greece

In a radio interview on "Skai 100.3" Tuesday, Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister Thanasis Kontogeorgis discussed key economic and geopolitical issues, starting with a tribute to Pope Francis, calling his passing “a loss for all humanity” and praising his legacy of peace and inclusion.

In a statement marking the anniversary of the April 21, 1967 military coup in Greece, SYRIZA–Progressive Alliance emphasized the ongoing need to defend democracy.

Greek President Constantine Tasoulas expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, praising him as a transformative religious leader who "moved millions" with his humility, kindness, and unwavering support for the oppressed.

On the 58th anniversary of the 1967 junta coup, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid tribute to resistance fighters and emphasized the importance of democratic values. In an online statement, he highlighted how historical memory has matured into a guiding force for the nation.

The cruise industry is ready to cooperate with the Greek government and port authorities to develop infrastructure in emerging destinations, said CLIA President and CEO Bud Darr in an interview with ANA-MPA.

In a message for Easter, PASOK-Movement for Change (KINAL) leader Nikos Androulakis emphasized the importance of unity and hope amid growing insecurity, conflict, and social inequality.

Emirates continues to deepen its investment in the Greek market, having served over 4.5 million passengers since launching operations in 1996, according to Area Manager for Greece and Albania Ibrahim Ghanim.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the message of hope and renewal in his Easter message on Holy Saturday, calling Easter Orthodoxy's greatest feast.

Standard & Poor's has upgraded Greece's sovereign credit rating from BBB- to BBB with a stable outlook, citing the country's "unwavering fiscal discipline" and improved tax compliance.

Deputy Citizen Protection Minister Ioannis Lambropoulos and Secretary General of Anticriminal Policy Aristos Perris visited the special health and psychiatric wards at Korydallos Prison ahead of the Easter holidays.

Fuel and electricity prices are falling, according to the latest data from the Greek Ministry of Development (April 11).

Greece has officially declared its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Ionian Sea, from the Ionian Islands to Cape Taenaro in the Peloponnese, according to a Presidential Decree published shortly after unveiling its Maritime Spatial Plan.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis shared a message on TikTok urging people to avoid drinking and driving during the Easter period.

Greece’s registered unemployment fell to 926,041 in March 2025, marking a 5.2% decrease compared to March 2024 and a 3.6% drop from February 2025, according to the Public Employment Service (DYPA).

Greece is advancing its digital transformation by issuing civilian ID cards to military, police, and other service personnel to ease access to the gov.gr portal, Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou announced on Holy Thursday.

Greece has been highlighted as a model EU member state in implementing the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism, according to Siegfried Mureșan, head of the European Parliament's Working Group on the Scrutiny of the RRF.

Main opposition leader Nikos Androulakis criticized the government during a visit to Varvakeios Market on Holy Wednesday, blaming it for failing to protect citizens from profiteering and producers from falsely labeled imports.

Greece has officially recorded the furthest potential limits of its continental shelf for the first time through the National Spatial Strategy for Maritime Space (NSSMS), Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis announced in an interview with Skai TV on Wednesday.

Greek National Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed Wednesday that plans for a fourth FDI (Belharra) frigate are included in the newly approved Structure of Forces by the Greek Parliament.

ATHENS – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis praised Greece’s strong economic performance during a meeting with Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe on Wednesday, highlighting robust growth, falling inflation, and surging investments and exports.

Greece has introduced its first National Spatial Strategy for Maritime Space (NSSMS), outlining a comprehensive plan for organizing the country’s maritime zones.

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed UNESCO’s unanimous decision to designate February 9 as World Greek Language Day.

Greece will reopen its 10-year bond maturing in March 2029 with a 3.875% fixed interest rate on Wednesday.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed confidence in the country's economic outlook during his first briefing with President Constantine Tassoulas.