ECONOMY

Court blocks unjustified increases in health insurance premiums

Court blocks unjustified increases in health insurance premiums

Two rulings strike down “unfair” terms in lifetime policies. The court orders refunds of up to €23,000 based on the ELSTAT index. Arbitrary increases in policy excesses are halted.

Labour market: positive net balance, but hiring is slowing

Labour market: positive net balance, but hiring is slowing

Net job creation in the first nine months topped 309,000, marginally above 2025. The improvement was driven mainly by fewer departures, not stronger demand for staff. Part-time and rotating-shift work accounted for almost half of all hires.

Electricity prices hit new record as Europe ... sleeps

Electricity prices hit new record as Europe ... sleeps

Support measures for the first fortnight of November will once again cover fuel only. The roughly 3 million households on variable-rate tariffs and 800,000 natural gas consumers are excluded. Three factors point to a bitterly cold winter ahead.

Last chance to correct activity codes without a fine

Last chance to correct activity codes without a fine

Businesses and self-employed people should check their codes on myAADE following the automatic matching process. Errors could put grants and financing at risk. The Economic Chamber of Greece has requested an extension.

Hardouvelis: Markets send a double message on artificial intelligence

Hardouvelis: Markets send a double message on artificial intelligence

Why equities and bonds are sending different signals. Huge investments, productivity expectations and US-China competition. What the NBG chairman highlighted at Fintech Athens 5.0.

Farmed fish production rose in 2025

Greek aquaculture maintained its strong export focus, contributing positively to the food trade balance, with 82% of production shipped to 40 overseas markets, according to ELOPY.

Nikos Dendias heads to France for frigate Nearchos ceremony

Defence minister travels to France on Friday for the ceremony to raise the Greek flag aboard the frigate Nearchos. His talks with his French counterpart will cover defence cooperation and European security.

Papastavrou: Coordinated EU response to the energy crisis

European flexibility to support citizens and businesses. Proposal for a joint meeting of energy and finance ministers.

Jørgensen: GSI moving ahead with EU support

What the Energy Commissioner said about the cable after meeting the Greek and Cypriot energy ministers. The clock is ticking towards the issuance of a NAVTEX and the resumption of work by the French-flagged vessel Abeille Marengo, which has been in the port of Heraklion since Tuesday.

Dimitris Tsiodras: Protecting minors online in focus

He took part in a European People’s Party mission to San Francisco focused on protecting minors online. Discussions centred on the responsibilities of digital platforms, age verification and child safety.

National Semiconductor Strategy put out for public consultation

When pension withholding falls to 10%

Papathanasis: €39.9 million for new correctional facility in Megalopoli

Insurance: Premium income up 10.1% in first eight months

Papastavrou: Flexibility needed now for energy support measures

Agricultural commodities: Prices under pressure as El Niño takes centre stage

Bank of Greece and Capital Market Commission: New framework for cyberattacks on banks

Home renovation: Applications open for grants of up to €36,000

Vassilis Kikilias signals new measures to support ferry sector

DYPA: More than 700 jobs on offer at 59th Career Day in Ioannina

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