Eleftheria Kourtali

The energy rate shock from the war in the Middle East has led the Bank of Greece to adjust its forecasts for the Greek economy, now projecting growth of 1.9% this year and inflation rising to 3.1%.

The net impact of the war in the Middle East on Greek tourism remains uncertain, although it could ultimately be positive, depending largely on the

This year will be a landmark one for new listings on the Greek stock exchange, especially in shipping, Euronext chairman and CEO Stephane Boujnah told Kathimerini in Paris during the 14th annual conference of the group that has just acquired ATHEX.

The evolving situation in the Middle East is forcing a revision of economic forecasts, with direct implications for the budget. The Finance Ministry is working on two scenarios for the impact of the conflict, projecting growth between 1.5% and 1.9% this year, Kathimerini has learned.

Foundation has revised downward its growth estimate for 2026 to 1.8%, saying reforms are necessary

Last year was a record one for the net and operating profitability of Greek listed companies, while dividends to be distributed reached a historic record, reaching €6.2 billion. That set the bar very high for this year, which is predicted to be difficult for the economy and corporate figures due to the war in the Middle East.

Recurrent heat waves could cost the Greek economy up to €13 billion from now to 2030, Allianz Trade warns in a report.

Greece will not only cease to be the most over-indebted country in Europe starting this year, but in 2027 it will also drop significantly on the global debt list, with the Greek debt index even lower than that of the US. This is the conclusion of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's forecasts for the fiscal course of countries internationally.

The financing of companies through Euronext Athens is on track for a five-year, possibly even 25-year record, as before the end of the first half of the year funds amounting to €5.6 billion have already been raised, and by the month's end they are expected to exceed €6.6 billion.

Bank of Cyprus, the island's historic lender, could constitute an acquisition target for the National Bank of Greece, according to a report on the Greek credit sector released by Deutsche Bank.