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Greece’s state budget primary surplus, based on final data, reached 758 million euros in January 2025, according to figures released on Tuesday by the finance ministry. The surplus is higher than the envisioned goal of 200 million euros that is included in the introductory report for the 2025 state budget for the specific period. The […]

Kyriakos Mitsotakis cites shooting in Greece of latest Christopher Nolan big-budget movie, 'The Odyssey', noting that “…scenes of the film will be shot in various locations in Greece, which have already been selected"

The Greek budget recorded a primary surplus of €2 billion, up from the €1.4-billion target for January. According to provisional data for the execution of the state budget on a revised cash basis, the Greek government budget balance reported a €780-million-euro surplus against the €200-million target for January 2025 included in the preliminary report. The primary […]

The government on Friday announced a primary budget surplus of 12.011 billion euros in the Jan-Nov period of the year, compared to a target 9.912 billion euros and a primary surplus of 5.826 billion euros for the same period in 2023. A portion of the surplus is 206 million euros emanating from a windfalls tax […]

The cabinet is an attempt to stabilize a fractured political landscape and address urgent legislative challenges, particularly the passing of the 2025 budget.

Defense expenditures included in the 2025 budget were approved with 258 MPs in favor.

Greek banks face a €100M budget impact as new measures slash fees for remittances, bill payments, and ATM use.

These measures aim to foster fairer banking practices and enhance the availability of affordable housing and credit.

He first addressed the state budget, on which parliament is set to vote later in the evening.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to deliver his remarks late in the evening, shortly before the decisive vote that will conclude the session

Greece begins 2025 state budget debate in Parliament, marking PASOK's return as the main opposition, with a key focus on tax cuts.

This amendment comes as part of PASOK’s broader strategy to present itself as a people-focused yet pragmatic political alternative to New Democracy.

Ruling New Democracy has proposed the budget, presenting it as a set of measures that will improve Greece’s economy through “fiscal prudence”.

The 'Nature Greece' initiative aims to protect 446 Natura 2000 areas, boost eco-tourism, create jobs, and support sustainable development in Greece.

PM Mitsotakis cabinet will meet at 11:00 and discussions will focus on the Greek economy.

The prime minister highlights the budget's fiscal responsibility, as it is nearly balanced.

These results will indicate to what extent the additional revenue can fund new initiatives starting in early 2026, with a probability of new tax cuts being announced by the government.

The macroeconomic forecasts for 2024 and 2025 are subject to risks, including the potential escalation of geopolitical crises in Ukraine and the Middle East

A significant part of this surplus is attributed to the receipt of €3.2 billion in October from the new concession agreement for the Attiki Odos